Anchalee’s Reasons for Coming to the Usa

Anchalee’s reasons for coming to the U.S.

Anchalee Poottiwong, is from Thailand. She was an Economics teacher at Phayao University, Thailand. Now She is studying for a PhD in the Economics program at Claremont Graduate University (CGU).

Anchalee came to the US because she desired a promotion, she was encouraged by her boss and she received a scholarship from the Thai government.

The main reason is that she wants a promotion in her teaching career. Anchalee told me that she is just qualified to the minimum requirements to be a university teacher in Thailand now. Anchalee thought a high social standing can receive more respect as a teacher in Thailand. And also, high social standing can bring more money to her. If she wants to fulfill her dreams, she must get a higher education in her field. So she continue to study in Economies to receive a PhD degree.

The second reason is that one of her bosses encouraged her to come to the US to study. Before becoming a university teacher, Anchalee was a research assistant at a economic research institution. Her boss had three assistants at that time, but Anchalee got promotions more quickly than the other two. It’s obvious that Anchalee has talent in this job. Anchalee also enjoyed in economies related area. Even though she is at the bottom education compared to others, she is promising. After considering Anchalee’s future career, her boss thought that Anchalee need more education on this field to do better in economies research assistant, suggested to her that she should go abroad and study more.

The last reason is that the Thai government supports her study here. It will takes Anchalee 4 to 6 years to complete her PhD. Anchalee needn’t worry too much about the tuition and living expense in the U.S. because the government pay for it. This is a good opportunity for her to continue her study in the U.S.

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