Studying abroad isn’t just about clearing the IELTS exam with great bands, securing a student visa or even booking tickets to a random foreign destination. There’s more planning involved, to keep you smooth sailing after, and even in the future. Here are a few pointers you must consider before you set off to study abroad-

 

Where you pursue your further education, matters a lot. You would have heard the saying ‘If you are at the right place at the right time, good things are bound to happen!’. This saying stands true for this situation too! Your study destination is the place where you will be spending the most crucial years of your life or even at times a lifetime. Make sure that the place has favorable climatic conditions, is decently developed, and has proper medical and commutation along with lodging and boarding provisions.

 

Here are some factors that will help you determine your study destination !!

Picking your place of study can get very confusing, a newer study destination is emerging by the day. Once you pick your place of study, it will make it easier for you to pick the college/university of your choice to complete your study abroad. And if your stay was pleasant and you wish to settle there, then nothing like it. Let's look at the different things which can help you make this choice-

Specialization

Tip- To figure out the courses you could pursue, go through your marks card and pick the subjects you love.

Ranking

There are 195 countries in the world. Not all of them are top overseas destinations, in fact, a majority of them aren’t even economically sound to have a well-versed education system. So, get online and browse through the web, know about the countries having a great ranking in your subject choice or you could even look for colleges and universities offering relevant courses or certificate programs in top overseas education such as the U.S.A, U.K., Australia, Canada and others.

Cost

Finance is a great part of whatever decision you wish to take in your course of life. Your lifestyle reflects the cost of living and vice versa. The cost of living is different for every country, similarly on the other hand, the course costing and the college tuition fee may also differ. Make it a point to set up a budget for the different spheres upcoming in your life. Divide funds under categories such as-college fee, rent, miscellaneous, food, etc. Go for the most suitable option that isn’t too hard on the pocket.

Lifestyle

The culture and basic lifestyle of a place matters a lot. For example- There’s a great difference between life in the U.S.A and China. Once you have shortlisted a few destinations for your study abroad, browse and gain an understanding about the different aspects of life there, like-languages spoken, the heritage, climatic conditions, living style, cost of living.

Tip- Remember to go through the different government rules and immigration guidelines. It will not just help you make a decision, but also help you know the basic requirements needed to study and settle there.

Job Opportunities

Shortlisted different colleges and cities where you would like to study further? Wait! Before you make a choice, look for the industry base for your study concern. Study about the payroll and different types of job opportunities you can go for to kick-start your career. Not only this, but make sure you even check the value of the job in the place of study. Make an informed decision that helps you for a lifetime.

Geographical Dynamics

There is surely going to be a time when you will miss your home and the different places around your previous living space. As discussed earlier, check climatic conditions, distance and time from your homeland and even the geographical similarities the place shares with your hometown. Also, there might be a fantasy bound to the looks of the college that you would want to study in. Pick the country that fits best.

Contacts

You might not be a sole ranger in the country that you wish to study. There’s a task you can do to rid your loneliness. Browse through your contacts and links on your phone and social media, so that if anyone you know is in the same city where you wish to study and settle, there’s company and also if your link or contact is there from sometime, they can make you familiar with how things work there and also take you places in and around the city.

Degree Value

Many a times there are instances when someone has completed graduation abroad but the degree or the college of course completion are that well-reputed. Please do a background check of the institution and the college you wish to study in. Just an abroad degree or the name of the country from which you study aren’t enough. It should all be worthwhile, only then can you triumph overseas, or else there are chances you might be back in your hometown, struggling to launch your own set-up.

ViteBox Overseas is an end-to-end overseas education service agency. We help you in all ways possible to make your child’s dream of studying and settling abroad come true. With us, you get a chance at settling in the top countries of the world and qualifying degrees from the top universities across the globe. Whether it’s IELTS preparation, securing a visa, thorough documentation, booking, forex services, or admission formalities we’ve got you all covered.