Moving to the US for PhD – guide for Saudi students
Congratulations! You have finished your bachelor’s and possibly masters degree, and now you are ready to go for a postgraduate doctoral degree. This is huge! Only a small percentage of people even have higher education, let alone a PhD. It doesn’t only bring mastery in a field of knowledge, but it also brings with it a status and respect. Going through many steps of education is not easy, but having to go to another country can be both hard and exciting. You have to know the culture and people of the said country, and you have to do your research and study in a foreign language. Sure, you may know English well, but professional jargon can be overwhelming from time to time. But that’s a story for another time. This is a guide for Saudi students about moving to the US for a PhD. Let’s jump straight into it!