Saturday 23 June 2018

5 Things To Consider Before Choosing A Study Abroad Destination

Dreaming of studying abroad? Confused which country to go to? Wondering what to look for while shortlisting a country for your higher education? As the number of students leaving the country to pursue higher studies increases, the question of where to study has become more important. While choosing a destination to pursue studies there are a number of factors that an individual should take into consideration to find a place most conducive to a positive learning experience. The number of options available to a student are huge and it is imperative to find the most suitable one for studying and living in.

Here’s a list of 5 things to consider before you choose a study abroad destination.


1. Which course are you planning to pursue?
The first thing every student must consider, irrespective of what kind of return on investment you expect, is the course one is planning to pursue. While most of the top colleges across different countries offer brilliant opportunities, the fact remains that there is always one particular course that would have more advantage in a country than the next.

2. Location
An important factor to consider when deciding to study abroad is the location. It is imperative that a student be certain about where he/she desires to study, as this is where the student will be spending the next several years. It is important to choose a location that is well suited to what the individual is about to study and to check if it has all the facilities the student will require to complete the course successfully. It is helpful to research the location thoroughly, and find out a little about the culture beforehand as it will help the student acclimatize to the new country faster.

3. Finance
A major factor to consider before taking the decision to study abroad is the cost of the course. A large number of potential students do not go abroad to pursue higher studies due to the high costs involved with studying abroad. There is a plethora of financial aid options available to a student aspiring to study abroad and there are a number of scholarship programs that universities abroad offer to promising students who have show a consistent level of performance in academics. It is important that an individual carefully researches all the options he/she has before choosing a specific one. There are a lot of costs associated with living abroad other than the tuition fees of the university, which a student will realize once he/she is abroad. An individual moving abroad for studies should be prepared for these costs and should always have a certain amount of money kept aside for miscellaneous expenses and emergency situations. Students should also inquire with the university if there are any discounts that students can avail of public transport, rent, utilities, etc.

4. Duration
The duration of the course if an important factor to consider as it directly relates to the cost of the course. An individual should determine how long he/she is comfortable living abroad as a student for. If the course duration is over a long period of time the individual should consider choosing a country where he/she will be comfortable living. The culture of the country should be something that an individual can integrate with, as they are planning on staying there for an extended period of time.

5. Employability
A student who has decided to move abroad for studies should consider the number of jobs that he/she can apply for after the completion of the course, and if the student has a desire to live and work in the country where he/she has completed the course the student should check the job market and the qualifications required for various jobs in an associated field. It is also important to check how employable a person will be after the completion of the course and which part of the world is there a requirement for that specific skill.

Start your research with the country pages at Aliff overseas education to understanding about the countries and then make an informed choice. 


At Aliff Overseas Consultant  we offer a full suite of study abroad counselling services:
  • Course and university selection
  • Academic profile evaluation
  • Submission of admission applications
  • Visa application assistance, visa-counselling and mock-interviews
  • IELTS/TOEFL training
  • Pre-departure guidance and assistance in terms of private accommodation recommendations in select countries.

3 comments: