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Why the USA remains the best country to study: courts halted F-1 visa restrictions, H-1B fees, and internship bans. What changes after elections.
From September 15, 2026, students in the US can stay for a maximum of 4 years. After that, status must be extended through the immigration service under new requirements.
How the F-1 student visa becomes the first stage of relocation: the OPT program for up to 3 years, interview mistakes, financial requirements, and status restrictions.
A bachelor's degree at the University of Crete takes 4 years, a master's just 1. Course load, hardest subjects, seaside housing, and summers without a dorm.
Short-term: 2 weeks to 3 months, no part-time work allowed. Long-term: 1-2 years with a 28-hour work permit. Visas, documents, and status-change rules explained.
How to get into university with mediocre grades: entrance exams in Hungary, extra tests in Spain, an academic exam in China, and other paths to study abroad.