Attending college in another country other than yours is an important decision because it will mean a change in many aspects of your life. Not only you will be away from your family and friends for long periods of time, but also have to get used and interact with a new culture, and climate change may experience hitherto unknown. Below you'll find a dozen questions that anyone interested in moving abroad to pursue university studies must be done before taking the big step:
1.Do I Really Need to Go Abroad?
Here the fundamental question: is it necessary to study a particular course abroad, when you can do so at any educational institution in your home country for less than half the price? What are the benefits you think you get, considering that local universities provide high quality academic programs? Your parents will finance your studies outside? If your answer is yes, it means you're ready to take the challenge to bring your student life "overseas". The challenges you will face and the knowledge you will acquire will help you become a citizen of the world.
2.When Do I Start the Process?
There Is a Saying: "If You Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail." after the Decision to Study Abroad, Make Plans Thoroughly. If You Are an Undergraduate Student and Your Desire Is to Make a Relevant Postgraduate, Strive to Get Good Grades throughout the Course. If You Go to Work a Couple of Years before Opting for an MBA , Save Enough Money and Accumulate Work Experience Related to Your Career, so Then You Can Focus Only on Specialization.
3.Which course choose?
In essence, this is the question of the "million dollar", as it will determine your future career. So take your time, analyze the options available and note those areas or areas in which you have excelled in all your student stages]
4.What will it cost?
The amount of investment in university study abroad varies according to the type of course selected, the duration, the reputation of the institution and the country where you are. However, you can check online each of the above aspects, and make a kind of cost-benefit analysis to make the final decision.
5.When should I apply?
Most houses worldwide study conducted two annual admissions process, one in spring and one in winter or autumn. These procedures are usually well structured and stated in their Web pages, each candidate must enter and complete your online application. There is an interval of two months between the current offer of admission and the start of classes, while the deadline for receipt of applications is four to five months before the start of the academic term, though it varies from one institution to another.
6.Do you need to make special examinations?
You must be sure that you meet all the academic requirements to be eligible to do the course you want, especially those related to language. Universities usually require scores on English proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS . On the other hand, there are tests like the GRE or GMAT , to be submitted if you want to pursue graduate studies.
7.Can I apply?
Each country, institution and even curriculum has a number of scholarships or financial aid for international students; which are awarded by the university, the government, private organizations and philanthropists. Some of the most popular are the Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright Scholarships and Rhodes Scholarships.
8.Will I have the opportunity to live on campus?
Most educational institutions around the world offer accommodation to foreign students within its facilities during the first year of the race. Similarly, universities in the United States also include a meal plan for foreign students, allowing them to pay in advance for all your meals. Check the Web site of the house of study of your choice carefully.
9.Can I work part time?
This aspect is one of the fundamental reasons why a student accepts or rejects certain university offer. Countries like the United States require special written permission from the institutions to allow foreign students to work part-time off-campus; while in the United Kingdom , New Zealand and Australia can only accept weekly jobs for a number of pre-defined times when they are in classes, and full-time when they are on vacation or at the end of each semester.'
10.Will I get used to living in another country?
One of the main challenges that international students face is the nostalgia, because they miss the love and affection of family and friends. However, it is a unique, unrepeatable and unforgettable experience that gives strength, a way of thinking more free and independent, and lifelong friendships.
