The first step of settling abroad begins with higher education there. Students dream this from very initial stage of their career, but hardly few pursue it. Many mistaken that only meritorious students qualify for a career abroad. Even ordinary and mediocre students can make a life abroad, if they get proper guidance and are navigated like wise.
Now, studying abroad is a decision that needs to be taken care off by the student individually along with family. So, if you are a student with the wish for a career outside India or a guardian who knows a pupil who can make an academic career abroad, then here are simple things to check before the candidate boards the international flight for a life abroad.
Studying abroad requires strategic planning, committed dedication and deep focus. Here are the to-do’s as you start thinking of studying abroad.
Flights and itinerary
International flights are expensive. So when you book, make research and check the time and date of your travel. This should also correspond to when you need to reach and the duration of the flight. For this purpose, you can take help of a travel agent.
Finance
Finance is an important decision that needs to be discussed with family before the candidate starts applying. Even if parents can afford the required finance, many a times taking an education loan helps. There are several scholarships from the government and private organizations that are meant to encourage students who aim for a career abroad. A thorough research and a detailed planning can make a smaller hole in the pocket and yet let the candidate live their dream of a successful academic career abroad.
Linguistic practice
Knowing local language helps when you want to make life outside. Hence, try to learn the local language of the place where you are heading. If not reading and writing, you should at least try to learn the basic pronunciation that will help you initially.
Destination
Set the candidate’s destination at the first place. This requires research depending on the career one wishes to pursue. Where to head for studying abroad must be backed by three-four solid reasons. On picking a place, its the candidate alone who should research and find if the place determined suits their requisites in terms of local life, social life, food and so on.
University
There are so many universities abroad and to pick the right one from India, is definitely challenging. Its recommended to begin by shortlisting a few and then, applying in all of them. Its also important for students to qualify the eligibility criteria of the university they wish to apply for. Also, course structure, course duration and course fee are important determinants when it comes to deciding the right university.
Travel documents
Your passport is not the alone travel document that will allow you to travel abroad. Medical certificates, academic documents. visa and so much more you have to carry safely until you reach your destination. Arrange them in a folder with an elder’s guidance in order to be safe and secured during your tenure abroad.
Connect with the local embassy
Many a times, students worry to pursue a career abroad because they do not have friends or families in the distant land. Do not worry and make this a reason for not going abroad. You can always connect with local embassy to get in touch with Indians who are making a life there. The embassy also helps Indians in case of emergencies and problems. Details about local Indian embassies are available online.
Connectivity
Try to build connects in your future city from here. The first step is to add alumni of the institute you are heading to if you have any friend of friend there, try to get in touch. This is mostly meant to build a personal circle abroad, who can help you out in an unknown land in case of emergencies.
