Make a decision!
Behind making a decision to study abroad, apart from childhood dreams and aspirations, there are many aspects that play an irreplaceable role. These include deciding upon the subject or discipline of interest, knowing the course of study, the fee structure of the course, employment prospects in the country chosen and the worldwide recognition of the degree to be received.
College vs. University
In the context of the United States, the terms ‘college’ and ‘university’ are mostly used interchangeably. In other countries like the UK and Australia too, they are treated the same at multi-levels, except that undergraduate courses are commonly found in colleges and post-graduate and doctorate courses in universities.
In fact, there are discipline-specific colleges in national universities, which is the most commonly found element of the higher education system in India as well. Therefore, generally it does not make a remarkable difference when choosing between a college or university as long as the course and country chosen is appropriate.
Step by Step…
In 4 simple steps, you can conveniently streamline the process of finding yourself the best place you can call your alma mater ten years down the line.
- Choose your subject – The first and foremost step before you jump onto more complicated selections like the country and the cost is to choose the discipline you want your specialisation degree to be in. Amidst others, law, medicine, technology, arts (including performing arts like dance and music) and architecture are the most commonly sought out areas of study internationally.
- Narrow down the courses – Once you’ve selected a subject, you can surf through the specific courses offered by different universities. The courses will have different kinds of curriculum and academic structure, from which you can choose what is best suited for your future expectations.
- Cost and Country of Study – When you have narrowed down the universities according to the subject and courses, filter them on the basis of the countries you wish to study in (on the basis of how student-friendly the visa rules are) and the cost of the course including the cost of living. The UK, US, Australia and countries in Europe are the best countries to study abroad. This is the trickiest part where education consultants like IOCL come to your rescue.
- Application process – The application process empanelled by the universities you have selected is also an area where you can seek help from consultants to choose the best pick. You can also prepare for various entrance examinations with their help.
There might be certain universities that might be the best but you need to choose what is right for you. What is the best might not be your perfect choice and thus, it is essential that you make the right decision.
Importance of Higher Education Overseas
Historical Background
In Europe, the concept of Higher Education found its genesis and many global universities came into being. Not just universities and colleges but higher education is also dispersed in multiple professional schools in diverse fields, including both conventional and non-conventional fields like science, law, business, medicine, finance, music and art.
Apart from direct educational and professional advantages of studying abroad through scholarships or otherwise, there is a gamut of positives that does not involve any academic angle.
Firstly, it is a first hand experience of living outside India, which helps students take their baby steps towards becoming independent.
Further, it also gives them an altogether different level of exposure and a huge amount of insight about educational standards and scholarships. From tackling changes and challenges, to settling in a foreign country, there are many experiences a student gets upon studying outside India.
One also gets to discover and learn about different cultures, ethnicities and rituals. This increases one’s ability to adapt to new surroundings and environment.
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Indian students and International Education: The trends
In India, the education sector has witnessed an upward trend in the number of students flying abroad for higher studies. While there are primary reasons like quality education, international career prospects, prestige, etc., there are many other peripheral incentives, which drive students to opt for different countries.
Amongst others, scholarships to study abroad are the driving force behind students choosing overseas graduation. There are both government and non-government scholarships like Fullbright scholarships and Tata Foundation and Birla Foundation scholarships, aiding students’ dreams to study abroad.
There are many consultants like Impel Overseas Consultants facilitating the cumbersome process of applications to such international universities, thus making the jobs of students easier and helping them grow.
Not only does overseas education help the students to learn a new language in most cases, they also develop a knack to impress employers owing to a totally different experience of classroom learning. In fact, the students also get a gateway to a huge caboodle of opportunities abroad itself with respect to job prospects and employment.
