Have you decided you want to stay in the United States to get your degree? Before deciding which schools you want to apply to, you’re going to want to decide whether you’ll study in-state, or out-of-state. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with both, so it’s not necessarily as straightforward as checking whether a school in your home state has a good reputation.

To help you get, a better understanding of the pros and cons associated with studying in-state and out-of-state, here’s our guide to the key things you should be considering.

Tuition may cost more out-of-state

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The first thing that probably comes to mind when you’re thinking about going out-of-state is the cost associated with tuition. In the majority of cases, out-of-state tuition is three to four times more expensive than if you stayed in-state to get your degree. There are, however, a couple of exceptions to this rule. For example, if you go to a private school in-state it may end up being more expensive than if you were to go to a public school out-of-state.

It’s also important to consider scholarships. While you can get a variety of scholarships when applying to colleges and graduate school programs, there are specific scholarships for out-of-state students. These scholarships can sometimes make the tuition for out-of-state schools comparable to staying in-state. Researching scholarship options regardless of whether you’re staying in-state or out-of-state is always a smart idea.

Stick with the familiar, or try something new?

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When deciding where you want to get your degree, it’s worth thinking about the experiences you want to have while completing the program. Are you wanting to explore someplace new while getting your degree, or do you like the area you’re from and want to build on your experiences there?

If you’ve grown up in Athens, Georgia, in the shadow of Georgia State University, and have positive memories of walking around its campus and cheering from the stands at football games on Saturday nights, you’ll likely be more inclined to stay in Georgia for your studies as it will already feel like home. That’s not to say you wouldn’t be able to replicate that type of experience if you moved to another part of the country though. You might even find moving exposes you to new and different experiences, which can be exciting. Either way, it’s something to consider before starting the application process.

Consider the campus lifestyle and size

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Campus life is likely to vary depending on whether you choose to study in-state or out-of-state. For example, the campus life at schools in southern California is going to be very different than studying at NYU in the middle of New York City. In California, you might have a beach right outside of your dorm room, while NYU would put you right in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle that NYC offers. Contrasts like this exist all across the country, so you’ll want to weigh up what the campus experience will be like in your home state, and decide if you’d rather try a different lifestyle.

Campus size is also something that will affect your experiences. Smaller campuses may have smaller class sizes and therefore provide an opportunity for you to build a community with peers who are in your classes. On the other hand, campuses that have larger student populations typically have greater opportunities to get involved outside of your studies. Deciding whether or not you’re interested in getting involved in things like greek life, student organizations or sports clubs can help you have a clearer idea of what type of school would be the best fit for you.

Study somewhere with promising job opportunities

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Opportunities for networking and internships should be another factor to think about when deciding where you want to get your degree. Depending on what you study, many schools have opportunities for internships while getting your degree or networking groups to connect you to jobs in the area. For example, Texas A&M has alumni networking groups in all of the major cities in Texas, so if you were looking to land a job in Texas after college this would be something to consider. It’s fairly common for graduates to end up working close to where they studied, especially as internships are often in and around the area in which you study, so choosing a college in a different state may also be committing you to working there too.

While you don’t necessarily have to go to school in the state where you eventually want to work, it can be helpful. If you are still unsure what your plans are or where you want to end up after completing your education then it’s best to base your decision on whether to study in-state or out-of-state on other factors.

Take time to consider your options

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As this article has shown, there are multiple things to consider when choosing which schools to apply to. Ultimately, there isn’t a right or wrong answer as long as you make your decision based off what best fits your needs.

After you’ve carefully made your decision, it’s time to begin the application process. At this point, it may also be helpful to meet with schools face to face and get more information on them. QS runs events for both those who are in the process of applying to college to get a bachelor's degree, as well as for those who are applying for a masters. You can get more information on our events here.

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尽管你每天都在使用互联网，但你不一定具备所需的技能，以满足当今对训练有素的数字专业人员日益增长的需求。

德国时尚电子商务网站Zalando的一位发言人说："我们需要更多会编码的人，为了我们的业务能够发展"，"虽然工作机会在那里，但有时很难找到具有正确技能的人"。

令人震惊的是，44%的欧洲人不具备基本的数字技能。而且，情况在变得更糟：英国商会最近透露，英国严重的数字技能短缺使英国经济每年损失630亿英镑（880亿美元）。

这不仅仅是欧洲的一个问题。根据Accenture的一份报告，美国制造商也面临着严重的数字技能问题，年收入损失达460万美元。但是，什么是数字经济，以及学生如何帮助填补技能差距？

数字经济：不只是另一个流行语

如果你不完全确定它的含义，数字经济是指由于移动技术、"物联网 "和大数据，每天在人、设备和企业之间建立的数十亿在线连接所产生的经济产出。

这个词从90年代就开始出现了，但云技术和智能手机在2000年代末的兴起，使它变得更加重要。在过去的20年里，数字经济已经发展成为一个3万亿美元的业务，并继续以指数形式增长。

这段与谷歌西班牙和葡萄牙前总经理、数字商业学校ISDI现任执行主席Javier Rodriguez Zapatero的简短视频，解释了所有的遗憾。

https://youtu.be/D3tBQY3-7ds

毕业生加入数字经济所需的技能

根据LinkedIn在2016年进行的一项调查，当年能让你在工作列表网站上被雇用的前10项技能都与互联网有关。它们包括云计算、数据挖掘、搜索引擎营销和用户界面设计等能力。

当得知许多能让你父母被雇用的旧技能现在已经完全不重要了，你可能不会感到太惊讶，这要归功于全球经济所走的道路。

正如汤姆-古德温（Tom Goodwin）为TechCrunch所言。"Uber，世界上最大的出租车公司，不拥有任何车辆。Facebook，世界上最受欢迎的媒体所有者，没有创造任何内容。阿里巴巴，最有价值的零售商，没有库存。而世界上最大的住宿供应商Airbnb，则没有任何房地产"。

正是在这股旋风中，世界上第一所数字商学院ISDI于2009年成立，在马德里、巴塞罗那、墨西哥城和硅谷设有校区。

抛开曾经枯燥的教学方式，ISDI的所有500名导师都是训练有素的数字专家，在数字巨头那里有多年的经验，唯一的目的是帮助学生和在职人士解决数字技能差距。

ISDI的导师们清楚地知道你需要哪些技能和专业知识来在这个行业中发展。在他们的研究报告 "电子领导力的新职业概况 "中，你可以读到更多关于想要填补这些职位的候选人应该满足的技能要求。

如果你是一名毕业生或数字专业人员，希望在你的职业生涯中有所发展，ISDI的全球数字业务行政人员硕士可能正是你所寻找的。

该校还提供其他一些硕士学位和行政课程，完全以西班牙语或英语授课，包括数据分析、商业互联网、移动开发和营销自动化。