Right, you know there are plenty of people who couldn't even afford studying in the states ( like me for instance)and the lottery is their only chance. It's a bit selfish of you saying they should give priority to guys like you. That wouldn't be a lottery then..And I think, having studied there for 4 years, you've got plenty of ways to stay..at least more than I do that's for sure. I'm not saying it's easy, but the fact that you've been there for so long and graduate with american diploma, is already a huge plus..
That essay idea made me laugh, you know others would've done that too lol) And if they decided yours wasn't good enough, what would you do then.. Beg Obama to let you stay ? lol don't be silly man.
Apparently there was a discussion in the government to put a % of the green card lottery aside for international students, it won't happen soon but it should. Just remember we spend thousands of $ to study in the US, and we are not allowed to work off campus or more than 20 hours a week. If you study in Canada or Australia you have an option to apply for their green card to stay in the country cause they want to keep their graduates. In the US they give you 60 days to leave after OPT. Our only option is to apply for a H1B sponsor, which is not easy to get, but anyone with a BS degree from any country can apply for it, so we don't get any special treatment.