Hey, I'm an applicant from Singapore and I was wondering if anyone knew about US colleges with a significant number of Singaporean students. It would be nice to have a bit of familiarity away from home. Thanks in advance!
While specific numbers can vary from year to year and confidentiality issues prevent schools from publishing exact figures, there are several U.S. colleges that are known to attract a significant number of international students, including from Singapore.
Starting with the Ivy Leagues, Harvard, Yale, and Columbia have traditionally been popular among Singaporean students. Specifically, Yale has a rather unique program, Yale-NUS College, which is a collaboration with the National University of Singapore.
On the West Coast, Stanford and the universities within the California system (UC Berkeley, UCLA, etc) also tend to have sizeable Singaporean communities.
In the Midwest, University of Michigan and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are known to attract students from Singapore. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania are also reputed for their diverse international student bodies.
Aside from these, many Singaporean students also apply to liberal arts colleges like Amherst, Williams, and Swarthmore despite their smaller overall population.
Please note, while these universities may have larger Singaporean communities, it's crucial to find a university that fits with your academic and personal preferences, not just in terms of a familiar community. Remember, attending college is a great opportunity to experience new cultures and communities.
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