Planning Higher Studies in Abroad

Many people have dreamt that they want to study their higher education in abroad to get more knowledge and to reach the international standards.

Study abroad programs have become a very popular option for U.S/UK/Canada/Australia/New Zeeland/Europe.

The key to a successful study abroad experience lies in the planning. Indeed, it is never too early to start; and some of the most successful reported study abroad experiences were by students who started planning during their first semester at abroad Universities. So, where do you begin? A good starting point is to ask you a series of questions.

The first questions you need to ask yourself will help you define what you expect or want the study abroad experience to be. Knowing what you expect and want out of a study program will help you pick the study abroad option or options that best suit your needs. As you move forward in the process, you might want to consider the following questions:

1. Why am I doing this to begin with?
2. What do I want to get out of this experience?
3. What is the best way of getting what I want?
4.  What do I hope to achieve?
5.  What do I want to study?
6.  What type of program am I looking for?
7.  When do I want to go?

After you have answered this series of questions, you will need to ask yourself the following question: In order for this endeavour be successful from both an academic and personal perspective, what needs to be in place?

This question can guide you in the development of a set of criteria by which to compare the study abroad options available to you.  As you develop this set, there are a variety of items you might want to include such as: cost, academic needs, size of city, size of university, living arrangements etc. The more complete your set is, the easier it will be for you to decide upon the study abroad option that best suits your needs. Questions that you may want to consider include, but are not limited to the following:      

 

Once you have given these questions some thought, you should start researching program options and meet with an adviser in Overseas Programs.

ü  Apply for a passport 

ü  Destination Country and University

ü  Research your destination's local customs, culture, and people

ü  Selecting Study Program

ü  Refresh your language skills

ü  Preparing required documents for Admission

ü  Start your Application process

ü  Search for Financial aid and scholarships

ü  Communicate with University people and students.

ü  Book your accommodation after getting offer letter from the University

ü  Arrange funds for the visa procedure

ü  Apply for the visa with passport

ü  Special needs

ü  Start Packing!

ü  Get Travel Insurance

ü  Buy a Plane Ticket to reach your destination