How To Study Abroad?
Study Abroad is a Dream of every student & This Blog is intended to make your dream comes true.
How To Study Abroad?
Studying Abroad is a dream for every student. It not only gives an opportunity to learn instead a full opportunity to survive into different cultures , interaction with international students, personal growth ,different perspectives of different territories’ people and advance academic opportunities. International education always brings better international relations of countries and individuals too. To study Abroad one must take few considerations.
Early Considerations for Studying Abroad
It is recommended to start your search early. If you are planning to study undergraduate from abroad it is better to start working and searching for opportunities while on your 10th standards. And if you are interested in a Masters program then start searching while in your undergrad time. Because there are a lot of factors , one must keep this in account before deciding on a career abroad. Early decisions help us to think peacefully and with no haste. It will help us to focus on the following factors before hand.
Focus on the Following Factors Before Hand
- Financial preparation
- Language proficiency
- Exploration of destination/ Location
- Preparation of standardized test if required like IELTS,TOEFL etc.
- Research Visa and admission requirements
- Networking and Alumni connection
- Timeline for application submission
Research Work is Cherry on Top for getting Admission in Abroad
If you have little research about how the selection of scholarship candidates happens , you must know that Research is a prime star which enhances your selection chances. It is my personal experience that you must have research work , research proposals at least to showcase your research abilities. Professors outside there love to work on research. If they found any researcher or his work according to their interest they themselves sponsor you to get admission through university track. Start working on your research proposal early to make it lucrative.
Make a List of Your Interested Programs: Your Academic Interests
It is a wise approach to know your interest and then make a list of study abroad programs courses that lie under your area of interest like business administration, fashion design, psychology, finance, sports, medicine, universities, science, arts etc. This list will help you to stay focused and to not fall prey to distractions that often lead us to select wrong programs which later on, prove disastrous. Such a mismatch can result in subpar research, potentially causing frustration for both the student and the professor. This negative outcome not only affects individual performance but may also impact the reputation of students from your home country.
Make a List of Your Interested Locations or Universities
Now When you have decided your interested programs and courses to take, your next step should be to make a list of locations where you want to study. Like Japan is famous for technology enhancement in Robotics & Engineering , the united states- US is famous for technology and tech enhancements, Germany is for Automation & Engineering , Switzerland is for Finance and banking and Sweden for environment sustainability. You should select 4-5 locations for your selected programs then famous or top universities offering that program. It is recommended don’t just focus on top universities instead make a bottom tier university too in the selection list.
Make a List of How Many Ways this University is Taking Admission
Search with which methods this university [your selected] takes admission, when it opens scholarship, though which means I can apply for. What are other roadmaps I can opt for taking admission in this university like below .
Scholarship By University Track
Researching scholarship via University Track involves understanding eligibility, financial aid and application procedures.
Scholarship By Embassy Track
Embassy Track scholarship explores opportunities through diplomatic channels. Like CIEE Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE)
Exchange program
Exchange programs facilitate cross-cultural experiences and broaden perspectives.
By Regular admission
Regular admission ensures direct enrollment with standard application procedures for university entry.
Be Good at Management While Searching for Scholarship
The wise man is who take opportunities on time. University students eagerly study diverse programs, including business, engineering, law, and the arts, gaining valuable skills and experiences while navigating exams and research, with opportunities for cultural exploration and personal growth, all influenced by the ever-evolving world of technology. Scholarship like Erasmus mundus and other top scholarships opens for student to pursue their career path.
Check Dates , Application Forms Before its Announcement for Previous Year
I often notice, students start researching about scholarships and their required documents when the scholarship date gets announced, which is not an ideal situation to work on. One must know every single detail before the date announcement. Make an excel sheet and note if this is 2024 year what was the requirement for 2023 year. Open Application form and know what information is required to gather information as no major change occurs in scholarship requirement each year. Read Application guidelines and required documents and make them ready before the scholarship is announced.
Try to have Language Certifications Ready
In most Applications No English test usually gets required but some of them have. Research about these standardized tests and have them early. You may have an English Proficiency certificate from your current school. If some scholarship applications require their national language / foreign language to know optionally, then learn it as it earns you some preferences.
Keep your Important Documents Ready
If you reached here, while reading the whole blog. You must have curiosity to find an authentic way to apply for a scholarship. Usually these document must require to proceed for scholarship
- Statement of purpose
- Recommendation letter
- Personal statement
- Motivation letter
- Resume (educational resume)
- Your Last degree
- Your transcript
- 10th /12th results
- Your CNIC , Father CNIC , Your passport size images
Join Alumni Networks: Follow Pages Groups
The most important factor to win a scholarship is networking with the alumni of that university. Join groups and networks related to that scholarship and collaborate with the students who are already part of the alumni groups or studying in your interested location which are famous for popular study locations or university. As of my personal experience , I researched things but the most beneficial method was interacting with the Alumni of the university , he helped me a lot in knowing each and every bit of information precisely.
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