When is the Right Time to Start Preparing to Study Abroad

Studying abroad provides you so many benefits such as broadening world view and ways of thinking by living in different cultures first hand. Some of its main advantages include future career opportunities, seeing the world, world class education, learning different languages, finding new interests, making new friends, life experiences and last but not the least personal development. All of the above mentioned and so many others help a student to bring the best out of him/her. He/ she gains self-confidence and leadership qualities by interacting with different cultures.

When and How Study Abroad Destination Should be Decided?

After acknowledging so many benefits the question arises when and how to start searching for a destination for study? The answer to this question has so many different factors that are quite important. One important factor in deciding your destination could be your preference or long lived desire to study in a specific country or University that you love the most and it's your dream to go there.

These factors are for example: Should I prefer a large city or a small town where could be the culture of that particular country, whether it is too expensive to survive? Is that country student friendly or not? If you ask me I love England. What’s yours? Some other important factors include reputation of that university and job opportunities that it provides. The latest QS University ranking is also an important tool to consider.

After finishing the college studies is the right time to start searching your favorite university which relates to your area of interest. People also do this after their graduation or even after their Masters or PhD.

When one must have decided the destination? Right before the end of your degree you must start the search for your destination. Choose a University that has similar research programs that relates to your research. The process of application may take long so you must have very clear idea in your mind of the destination you are going to.

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Preparation for Standardized Test

Standardized tests have different schedules there are few which can be taken once a month and then there are some that can be taken twice a month these are valid for minimum 2 years so you can take them before even selecting your destination. Different dates are available on their official sites you can opt the one that suits you.

After deciding the relative institute and country you want to study the next step you need to take is getting ready for standardized tests.

Preparing these tests can be overwhelming especially if you get caught up thinking about their importance in your university application. So how do we prepare it? First know the test, know yourself, plan well, keep a consistency in practice and the last and the most important, Remember You can do this.

When and How to Prepare for English Proficiency Test?

The result card of IELTS usually takes a week sometimes more than a week so according to the application deadline you should manage your time to take it. IELTS and TOEFL certification is valid for two years.

How to prepare IELTS or TOFEL?

There are so many institutions that are conducting IELTS and TOFEL classes, if you can’t do this without supervision you should join these plus if you can do it by your own there is a lot of data available on internet totally free of cost. Both of these tests consist of the following four portions:

1.             Listening

2.            Writing

3.            Reading

4.            Speaking

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Collect All Required Documents

After taking the standardized test you must start collecting all the required documents as they are compulsory in your application process. They are to be submitted with the application so you must collect them well ahead of time.

Here is a list of all the documents required:-

1.     Application form

2.    Certificates

3.    National Identity Card

4.    Passport

5.    Official Transcripts

6.    Competitive Exam Scores

7.    Statement of Purpose

8.    Resume

9.    Passport size photographs

10.  Experience Documents

11.  Additional documents

When to Submit Admission Application?

There are 50 study abroad destinations. If you want to get a Bachelor or Master’s Degree from Europe or England you will have to apply early. You may have to submit your application up to 09 months before the start of the term .You can apply in Autumn/Winter semesters dates for different countries as it varies accordingly. Here are few:

Getting a Visa

Before applying for the student visa you will need a proof of your admission. You will normally have to wait until you get an acceptance letter from the university you are seeking admission in and then will have to visit the embassy of that country in your locality alongside passport and admission letter for further process. Submit the application for visa as soon as possible because sometimes visa application process takes a bit long to get accepted. You should have enough time to solve problems (if any) in this process.

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Time for Departure

According to your classes schedule set by the University you need to depart from your local country. If you are at this point let me congratulate you on securing admission and now the next move is to prepare for departure. There are few important things to keep in mind before you take a leave from your home country to your destined study location and those are as following. Here are some tips to keep in mind at the time for departure:-

1.     Have reserve money

2.    Be prepared for cultural shock

3.    Prepare your paper work

4.    Get medical certificate

5.    Pack carefully all

6.    Research costs

7.    Research your new area