The Biggest Pros and Cons of Living in America

Like most countries, America is not perfect. Among all the freedoms and opportunities, there are good people and bad people, good laws and bad laws, and, well, politicians. Curious to know more? Let's take a virtual tour of the States and learn about the biggest pros and cons of living in America.

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1. Plus: variety.

America has a long history of moving people and cultures from all over the world, immigrating to improve their opportunities. As a result, America represents a wide variety of cultures and languages, providing different perspectives and, of course, delicious food.

2. Minus: racism.

America has long been a hotbed of racism against minority cultures. The racist roots of African American slavery and the Jim Crow laws, as well as mistreatment and stereotypes, still exist today in various forms and sectors of society. In an NBC News poll, 64% of Americans said racism remains a serious problem in America.

3. Plus: nature.

Along with the diversity of people, America has a diverse natural landscape. From the soft beaches of Florida and the Appalachian mountains to the chilly Minnesota winters and the cliffs of the Rocky Mountains, America has a variety of settings to explore the world. Among the many beautiful sites across the country, there are 58 federal government-protected national parks available for camping, hiking, fishing, and many other great outdoor activities.

4. Minus: dirty cities.

Large cities can provide many opportunities, but they also have a disadvantage. From New York to Chicago and Los Angeles, some of America's largest cities are also the dirtiest. They smell, produce smog, an abundance of debris floating on the streets, and sometimes have problems with rodents.

5. Plus: the economy.

In general, the American economy is one of the best in the world, especially when it comes to the availability of jobs. Generally, if you get a good education and work hard, you will be rewarded and given more opportunities.

6. Minus: corporate culture.

Many jobs in large corporations require long, grueling work and can be low-paying. Often, corporate culture minimizes individuality by making workers feel like a part that can be easily replaced. If you're lucky, you will work 40 hours a week, but many employees have to work harder to keep their jobs.

7. Plus: real estate.

If you didn't already know, America has a huge amount of land, much of it unused and quite cheap depending on its location. So, if you are looking to buy real estate, America has a decent market.

8. Minus: public transport.

America has an amazing highway system, but overall, the public transportation system is not very developed. Sure, some American cities are better than others in terms of bus, bike, and train accessibility, but traffic remains a huge problem.

9. Plus: higher education.

America is run by some of the best universities in the world, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Chicago. Famous and wealthy people from all over the world have studied in these institutions because they are the best.

10. Minus: student debt.

While every child is provided free education in the American public school system, they have to pay for higher education at colleges and universities. With many higher-paying jobs requiring four years of schooling, many students are flooding colleges, taking on a lot of debt that will pay off for years after graduation. In fact, the average student has a debt of $ 37,172. The total student loan debt in America is $ 1.52 trillion. Worse, many degrees are useless in a constantly changing job market.

11. Plus: medicine and research.

While every child is provided free education in the American public school system, they have to pay for higher education at colleges and universities. With many higher-paying jobs requiring four years of schooling, many students are flooding colleges, taking on a lot of debt that will pay off for years after graduation. In fact, the average student has a debt of $ 37,172. The total student loan debt in America is $ 1.52 trillion. Worse, many degrees are useless in a constantly changing job market.

12. Minus: health care system.

The American health care system is terrible. A Commonwealth Foundation study of developed country health systems found that the United States had the worst system. Health care costs are so high that you can easily go bankrupt if you don't have insurance. Those with insurance are associated with an increase in insurance premiums.

13. Plus: no class system.

Since its inception, the idea of equality has been embedded within the framework of American society. Thanks to many constitutional amendments and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, there is no class or caste system.

14. Negative: money is all that matters.

While the law protects citizens from various types of discrimination, class status is primarily determined by wealth. Money is the king of everything. If you have money, you are more likely to get what you want, be more respected, and get more opportunities. If you don't have enough money, your opportunities will diminish, and depending on how poor you are, you will be looked at with contempt or ignored.