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Why Study in New Zealand

One of the advantages of being an international student in New Zealand is the chance to take advantage of one of the lowest costs of living in the developed world. In New Zealand you will find plenty of fresh food and vegetables at a reasonable price with variety from all over the globe. Transport and accommodation are also reasonably priced offering many options for international students when it comes to travel and location.

International students choose New Zealand for many different reasons, however some of the main deciding factors that we hear from our students are:

•   Having a smaller population means less crowds; students report lower class sizes and generally a feeling of more space.
• New Zealand’s education system is recognized around the world and offers qualifications on a par with many of the world’s other great providers of education such as Australia, UK, USA and Canada.
• Having one of the developed world’s lowest costs of living means that tuition costs, and living expenses will be lower for any international students wanting to take advantage of New Zealand’s life style.
• Diverse mix of cultures and people, having such a mix of people and cultures gives any international student a welcome feeling and makes it much easier to integrate into society.
•  If you love adventure then you will love New Zealand. Offering some of the world’s top adventure tourism attractions, making for plenty of fun try Bungee Jumping or Paragliding when on a study break.
• New Zealand has a reputation for being a very safe country with a low crime rate.
• Despite having a small population New Zealand has adapted quickly to new technologies with internet access being readily available to all and smart phones, PC’s and Tablets now common place
• Living and studying in New Zealand will provide any prospective student with the skills and qualifications they need to move forward with their chosen career.  But most importantly you will also receive a valuable life experience that will give skills and experience that you can draw upon for the rest of your life.

Top Apps for Students Studying Abroad

WhatsApp

A widely popular application across the globe. You can catch up with friends and family wherever they are with this handy messaging app. It’s also useful for projects or group presentations as you can create group chats and organize meet-ups.

Viber
Make calls to anyone anywhere in the world with Viber, as long as the recipient has the application on their phone. It is similar to Skype, but without the video, although you can send video messages and text as well.

Skyscanner
When you are planning to visit your home country during your summer or Christmas vacation, you can find the cheapest flights using the handy search results display, which allows you to view prices by day, week, month or even a whole year. It also directs you to the cheapest company for each flight when booking.

XE currency converter
Know just how far your money is going with this currency converter, which stores the latest rates to give an accurate figure when you’re not connected to WIFI or 3G. It also comes in a selection of different languages, which could come in handy.

Moneywise
This allows you to keep track of your everyday expenses, which you can browse and filter by date, type or account. You can also view graphs to see if you’re sticking to your budget.

Google Translate
Despite its humorous and often too literal translations this application can be useful when you can’t remember something and want a quick translation for a specific word.

Voucher cloud
Never pay full price again with. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to eat, something to do or you need a new laptop, find all the latest discounts on Voucher cloud. It also comes in an array of different languages. 

Indian Festivals Calendar App

Since many students become home sick after a brief stay in abroad. Well, this app can bring you close to your festivals and put a smile on your face and cherish the fond memories of your parents and friends.

Benefits of Studying Abroad

Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a college student. By studying abroad, students have the opportunity to study in a foreign nation and take in the allure and culture of a new land.

Education

The reason you might consider studying abroad is for the chance to experience different styles of education. By enrolling in a study abroad program, you’ll have the chance to see a side of your major that you may not have been exposed to at home.

You’ll find that completely immersing yourself in the education system of your host country is a great way to experience and understand the people, its traditions, and its culture. Education is the centerpiece of any study abroad program

See the World

The biggest reason you should consider a study abroad program is the opportunity to see the world . By studying abroad, you will experience a brand-new country with incredible new outlooks, customs and activities. The benefits of studying abroad include the opportunity to see new terrains, natural wonders, museums and landmarks of your host nation.

In addition, when you’re abroad, you won’t be limited to traveling in just the nation in which you are studying – you can see neighboring countries as well! For example, if you study in Switzerland, you’ll have the option to travel through various parts of Europe including UK, Germany, France etc

Blend in with the New Culture

Many students who choose to study abroad are leaving their home for the first time. When they arrive in their new host country, they are fascinated by the distinct cultural perspectives. When you study abroad you will find incredible new foods, customs, traditions, and social atmospheres.

You will find that you have a better understanding and appreciation for the nation’s people and history. You will have the opportunity to witness a completely new way of life.

Hone Your Language Skills

Chances are if you’re planning on studying abroad, one of the major draws is the opportunity to study a foreign language. Studying abroad grants you the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in a new language, and there is no better way to learn than to dive right in.

Career Opportunities

Many students find that they love their host country so much that they decide to seek work there. If you can relate, you will find that a local education will be very valuable when searching for a potential job in that country.

Personal Development

There is nothing quite like being on your own in a foreign country. You might find that studying abroad really brings out your independent nature. Students who study abroad become explorers of their new nation and really discover the curiosity and excitement that they harbor.

Life Experience

Why study abroad? For most students, this time may be the only opportunity they ever get to travel abroad for a long period of time. Eventually you will find a job and career, and the opportunity to study abroad may turn out to be a once in a life time opportunity.

Take this opportunity to travel the world with no commitments but to study and learn about new cultures. Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other.

Broaden your horizon

 Many emerging and established entrepreneurs had discovered their true entrepreneur potential during their brief stay in a foreign land for various events like exploration, studying.  Most of them try to replicate and implement their ideas & experience based on the need and growth opportunity which they find in their homeland. Some of the most successful Indian entrepreneurs who were able to achieve the impossible.

Dheeraj Gupta, Founder, Jumboking

Ashish Hemrajani  Founder and CEO, BookMyShow

Pranay Chulet Founder, Quikr

The Global Exposure had provided wings to these successful entrepreneurs and they have surely came a long way.

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3 Ways International Students Can Find a Mentor in College

Coming to a new country to study abroad is not as easy as it might sound. 

Besides understanding the culture of a new country, international students often need to adapt to a new culture of studying and socializing, a new living environment and a new circle of friends.  The benefit of having a mentor to help navigate these changes is invaluable. A mentor can share past experiences, help you become involved in more activities and introduce you to new friends. Mentors can help you have a better transition to the college experience away from home.

If you're wondering how to find a mentor in college, the following suggestions might inspire you to take action.

1. Ask for advice from an international upperclassman: Imagine what you will know about your U.S. College three years from now. You might know every corner of your school, understand which organizations are the strongest on campus or have acquired helpful tips to get great internships.

This is the value that international student upperclassmen can give you as a new student. They know what they could have done if they had had a second chance as a new student. The knowledge they have acquired throughout all these years could be transferred to you.

When you meet international upperclassmen, ask them to tell more about their college experiences share what they do on the weekends or give some thoughts on their previous internships.

If you find a mutual interest and believe you can learn much more from one of these individuals, do not hesitate to keep in touch with that person and probe him or her with more thoughtful questions. Experience is golden.

2. Take help from your professor: Do not be afraid to have a talk with your favourite professor. You will not bother them by asking questions related to your passion for learning. Your favourite professor might already teach many international students just like you. He or she could give you wise advice to help strengthen your academic experiences.

3. Join a mentor program through your college or a student organization: Many student organizations have mentor programs. By joining a student organization, you have a chance to have a mentor or to work with many mentors. Very often, your school may also have cultural organizations where you can find friends who come from the same background as you do. Increase your chances of finding a mentor by joining one or more student organizations.

Your college may also have mentor programs exclusively for new international students. You can simply ask your college adviser or the international students office for more information about these mentor programs and register to have a mentor for your freshman year.

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Germany - Favourite Hotspot for Engineering

Engineering is one of the hot courses in Germany. High quality of education and low education costs are one of the biggest lures for students to go to Germany. 

Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. ~Will Durant

Engineering students in India who do not opt to do MBA right after engineering or even after two or three years of work experience, invariably are the ones aspiring to go to Germany for their postgraduate engineering programmes. The intensive research work, invaluable study abroad experience, high quality education, career and migration possibilities, and low cost studies are just some of the lures for studying engineering in Germany.

World University Rankings 2014 are a testimony to the high quality of education and other student services offered by educational institutions across the world. See where German Universities stand amongst the world's best educational institutions in different engineering streams:

Computer Science Engineering

• Technische Universität München is amongst the Top 50
• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, and Technische Universität Berlin  are amongst the Top 100
• Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Technische Universität Darmstadt, and Universität Stuttgart are amongst the Top 150
• Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg is amongst the Top 200
• IIT Bombay, Delhi, and Kanpur made it to the Top 100 in World University Rankings for the subject. Indian Institute of Science, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Madras also made it to the Top 150 for the subject.

Chemical Engineering

• Technische Universität München is amongst the Top 50
• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Technische Universität Berlin, and Universität Stuttgart  are amongst the Top 100
• Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is amongst the Top 200
• IIT Bombay made it to the Top 50 for the subject. IIT Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, and Madras as well as Indian Institute of Science ranked among Top 100 in World University Rankings for the subject. IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee got placed in the Top 150 for the subject.

Civil Engineering

• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie is amongst the Top 50
• Leibniz Universität Hannover, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Technische Universität München, and Universität Stuttgart are amongst the Top 100
• Technische Universität Dresden is amongst the Top 150
• Ruhr-Universität Bochum is amongst the Top 200
• IIT Bombay made it to Top 30 in the list while IIT Kanpur is amongst the Top 50. Indian Institute of Science, IIT Delhi, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee are amongst the Top 100. IIT Guwahati made it to the Top 200 too.

Electrical Engineering

• Technische Universität Berlin, and Technische Universität München rank in the Top 50
• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, and Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen are amongst the Top 100
• Universität Stuttgart is amongst the Top 150
• Technische Universität Dresden is amongst the Top 200 IIT Delhi made it to the Top 30 in the list while IIT Bombay is amongst the Top 50. Indian Institute of Science, IIT Kanpur, Kharagpur, and Madras are amongst the Top 100. IIT Roorkee made it to the Top 200 too.

Mechanical Engineering

• Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen is amongst the Top 30.
• Technische Universität München, and Universität Stuttgart are amongst the Top 50
• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Technische Universität Berlin, and Technische Universität Darmstadt are in the Top 100
• Technische Universität Dresden, and Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg  are amongst the Top 150
• Leibniz Universität Hannover is amongst the Top 200
• Indian Institute of Science, and IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, and Madras are amongst the Top 100. IIT Kharagpur is amongst the Top 150. IIT Guwahati, and University of Delhi are included in the Top 200.

Noticeably, while Indian institutes have a standing of their own in all other engineering streams, Germany has an upper hand in Mechanical Engineering.

Education costs and living expenses

One of the biggest brownie point for Germany is that the fees of international students in the country is same as domestic students there, and this includes students from non-European countries. A large number of universities in Germany are funded by the federal government and do not charge any fee. Some of them may charge a minimal fee of about Rs 34,500 per semester. There are private universities in Germany too, which charge as much as Rs 13.8 lakh per academic year.

Besides tuition fee, students also have to pay a semester contribution fee of around Rs 13,800 per semester, which covers charges for ‘Semesterticket’ usable in all modes of public transport in and around the city.

Living expense in Germany is equivalent to the European average. It may vary according to the city one lives in but on an average, international students in Germany spend around Rs 53,000 euros per month with the major expenditure being accommodation charges.

• Besides engineering, Germany is also popular for medicine, business, and design programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We have records for both undergraduate as well as post graduate students in various fields and the numbers have been increasing day by day. The proportion of student applications to Germany is higher than those for USA, UK, Canada, or Australia.
• Indian students aspiring to go to Germany should be more focused on their conceptual as well as language skills and not just the academic scores. They should take initiative to learn different languages. German, for example, is widely spoken not only in Germany but in the entire Europe and has its list of advantages.
• German education system is more practical-oriented unlike the Indian system which emphasises majorly on theoretical aspects. There are several opportunities available in terms of close industry integrated exposure which is a mandatory part of the syllabus in German Universities – both at the Bachelor’s as well as Master’s levels. This exposure makes students globally acceptable and opens up paths for career progression for them at an early age.
• Germany welcomes all international students. There is no racism in the country. In general, it is considered safer than India.
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