Conventional wisdom would say that the better the quality of education, the more difficult it is to get it. After all, we see how it is tougher to get into a college that ranks higher than those lower down the rung.
However, studying abroad has turned this wisdom upside down. So many people not accepted in local institutes get admission into foreign universities that provide them with better job placements, a better campus life, and overall high quality of education. A study abroad education consultant is well-versed with this phenomenon and fulfils our dreams with his expertise.
Moreover, studying abroad is not about exploring education after not finding a medical or engineering seat in a domestic institution; it is about preference over studying locally. People with major influence, who can get their children admitted to the most premier institutes in India, also decide to send their children abroad for studies.
Going abroad to study may involve taking steps we are not used to. However, it is worth the pain. So many find themselves being transformed as they can study a course they aspire to, have unique life experiences in a different country, unravel their talent, and derive substantial financial growth.
Once we develop an aim not just to study abroad but to do so at the best place your background, tests and budgets will allow, you will see the value that a successful study abroad education consultant brings to the table.
There are several components to studying abroad. These include considerations about which country to study in, the education program to opt for, and assessing a course holistically; these are as follows:
Many considerations go into choosing the country in which we should study. We can choose a country to study in for any of the following reasons:
Many students want to study in the highest ranking university that their academic records and test scores will allow them to get into. They aim for universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, NUS and others. Very few of our domestic universities rank at the top globally, and a student aspiring to study in such a university must study abroad.
There is a huge shortage of seats in MBBS in India. Many students have the required aptitude to study medicine. Still, instead of being disappointed with the lack of domestic seats, they prefer to exercise the option of studying abroad within their budgets. This is an option we have in almost all fields.
Many students study abroad to explore the option of settling overseas. Several countries welcome students to settle in their countries if they have the right qualifications or have completed a certain number of years in their country. Thus, in such cases, we need to find a college to study in the country we want to migrate into.
One strong reason to study abroad is that it gives you valuable exposure. Many youngsters wish to join their family business, start their own, or have a job in India. They can choose a country for their education that will give them cutting-edge exposure.
A study abroad education consultant has cutting-edge knowledge of what courses are in demand amongst employers. They can advise us well on what courses to take up. Some of the popular courses that students opt for are:
Management education is one of the most popular courses amongst students who go abroad to study. Harvard, Stanford, and NUS are amongst the world’s top universities. Besides these, MBA programs in universities in the UK are popular for many reasons. Similarly, Australian universities are popular for offering a wide array of specialisations.
MS is a popular course for students studying abroad. Getting in touch with an overseas education counsellor can help us create a plan for going for this course. Universities in the USA provide more than 700 specialisations for those seeking to do an MS. When we complete our graduation, we also develop an interest in specific areas. Doing an MS is the way forward to explore this interest fully.
Students in India go for MBBS in Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Bangladesh, Philippines as they are WHO-recognised and offer a seamless application process. Some students also want to delve deeply into healthcare innovations and find that certain places in the USA can give them a chance to fulfil this objective.
Studying engineering in a developed country can expose you to great infrastructure and research facilities. Apart from providing exciting job opportunities, studying in some places overseas can give you a chance to explore innovation. For example, if you want to work in Silicon Valley, you can study at a college in the USA.
One of the major growing industries across the world is media and entertainment. This comprises filmmaking courses where many from India go to study. It also comprises other specialisations such as gaming, journalism, and animation, which offer various opportunities to creators.
Some countries have a well-developed system for those who wish to study robotics, artificial intelligence and other modern-day technology. These are subjects that are impacting the world in a major way. We can provide cutting-edge knowledge in these areas by studying abroad at a specialised and reputed university.
Several documents need to be organised when studying abroad. The documentation varies from one country to another. Amongst the various documents that may be required are:
They must be filled out very carefully. It is necessary to not only avoid errors but also showcase our strengths well.
This is often required to be created by a student and is prepared with the advice of study abroad consultants who can help you understand the perspective of the university.
We need to compile our certificates, degrees, credits, and work experience certificates orderly.
Every student must create a letter of recommendation per the university's requirements. It is not necessary to know someone influential to get it, but it must be from someone credible. Depending on our situation, a study abroad consultant can tell you what kind of LOR will be good for us.
Making a resume that would impress the university authorities in both style and substance is a must.
Relevant test scores must be provided with verified documents.
Many universities require us to write an essay. This also needs to be done carefully.
Ensure that you have a passport
One of the concerns of students and parents is getting a student visa. While many countries have a smooth student visa process, some have tricky processes, and if not followed properly, the visa may not come through. Thus, it is best to involve an overseas education consultant. These are the steps that are involved in getting a student visa:
Students have to prepare for the tests fully they need to undertake. Proventus Education provides expert guidance to deal with all the popular tests related to studying abroad, including SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, UCAT, ACT and AP. Experts at the institute will devise a strategy for the student to strike a balance between aspiration and aptitude and generate various options for overseas education that are within reach.
One of the striking facts we need to consider is that it is easier to get into the world’s top universities than to get into IITs or IIMs. This is because they have a different methodology for selection. We should not underestimate ourselves and evaluate our prospects of studying at an Ivy League university. To get into the world's Ivy League universities, we must ace every step of the process – tests, creating documents such as SOP and visa interviews. Numerous students from the institute have made it to these Ivy League universities. The Proventus team is seasoned in ensuring that you get things right at every step.
Scholarships are of various types. It comes from different sources, such as governments and the university. As we budget for overseas education, we can save valuable money if we have the right knowledge about various scholarships and waivers. We can also save money by opting for universities where high-quality education is reasonably priced. While evaluating scholarships, we must also find out the cost of living. At times, the benefit of a scholarship is offset by the high cost of living.
Many parameters are considered when assessing a course. This becomes important once you are applying for it, even more so if you have been selected for one. A study abroad education consultant can help us look at the fundamentals and make a good decision. These parameters include:
One of the considerations that matter when selecting a place to study is university rankings. If the university ranking is excellent, chances are they already have a good infrastructure, placements, affiliations, alumni network and more.
Some universities are deeply involved in research activities and ensure that their curricula meet contemporary requirements. For example, a top university today that provides an MBA will have subjects such as data science, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing. Many universities emphasise teaching plenty of leadership courses.
One of the drawbacks of traditional learning was the extent to which it relies on rote learning. To a great extent, domestic institutes have overcome this by adopting the pedagogical methods created in the west. Even so, some countries are way ahead in these tools, impacting how a student will absorb lessons. In management education, the west created the concept of case studies and live projects.
While a limited number of students go abroad for exposure, most want to go for a course with a defined career outcome. A study abroad education consultant can provide authentic information on career prospects at the university we are considering for our education.
We will spend several years studying the course we have chosen. So, the quality of life we get on campus is important. Facebook was created at Harvard as it provided the right environment for innovation. Some campuses provide exceptional opportunities to create and achieve. Thus, if we choose a course, we also need to find out everything about the campus activities.
Cost of living is one of the major components to consider, and accommodation can be expensive if not well-planned. Also, when we plan a certain course, we want to know how safe we will be where we will stay. These are things to discuss with our study abroad education consultant.
We may have various qualities that make us believe we deserve admission to a particular country or university. However, this is often not possible as they may have some requirements you cannot fulfil. Conversely, sometimes we may feel that a university is out of our league but may be within our reach due to some admission requirements.
Every family has a budget for education. When evaluating a course, we need to see how much it costs. A study abroad consultant can help us determine what can be achieved within our budgets. If we cannot meet the required budget, an education consultant may even tell us about some scholarships that we may be able to get.
When assessing a course to study, do not rely on only one or two sources of information. Visit their websites, talk to former or current students, and look at the discussions about it on social media. Thankfully, a study abroad consultant does most of this work for us. Thus, overall, we need to not only scan the options abroad but also study very closely the course for which we are finally applying or have been offered admission.
This is the first question that comes to our mind. However, the question should be: where do I get an education where my potential is fully tapped; my career prospects are the best, how widely recognised is my degree going to be, what would be the probable costs, and how safe the environment will be, where I am going to live.
To select the right university, we need to look at our academic records and test scores and get an education consultant to tell us which places I am eligible to study. He will give you the places where you can apply, and from that, one can select places to apply.
While we can go online on various websites to understand where they are eligible for admission, there are so many finer points that we will miss. However, a seasoned study abroad consultant has done this drill so often that he knows quickly where you will be eligible. Thus, while we should do our homework by going through websites, we can cut this research short by going to a consultant.
Going abroad to study is better because most universities abroad can satisfy our demands for our education. A well-chosen university abroad can help you reach your goal, whether it be a high financial package after education, getting the most renowned teachers, excellent infrastructure, and the degree of choice.
It is a myth that studying overseas is more expensive than in domestic colleges. Several countries and universities offer education that would be less expensive than in India. However, education in developed countries is costly if undertaken without scholarships. There are some noteworthy exceptions, and someone who understands the industry well can tell you precisely what it will cost.
This depends on the type of education we require. If we seek to do an MBBS, we can study in countries such as Russia, China, Bangladesh, and Kazakhstan and get WHO-recognised, high-quality education at a relatively cheaper cost. There are also places to apply and get some good scholarships.
There are many types of scholarships that are available. Governments give some. The scholarship can be from the government of the country where we are. Governments also provide scholarships in the country where the university is for students who come to study there. The university also gives scholarships based on your academic performance, notable achievements, statement of purpose (SOP) and test scores.
The earlier we start, the better it is for us. If we start preparing early, we will have more time to meet the university requirements where we want to study. You can begin by taking psychometric and biometric tests at Proventus and start a scientific career planning process.
We hear a lot about problems in getting a visa. However, it is not difficult to get a visa once we know the requirements for getting it. As much as you want to study abroad, the countries that host you also earn revenue from education, so it is a mutual need to get the visa done.
This question is often asked, but the answer is highly subjective. It depends on our interests, background, goals, budget and eligibility. For example, many who want to work in films study in the USA because it has a well-developed movie industry.
This is a crucial question, and we should thoroughly inform ourselves. Are we going to study abroad to return to India and join a family business? Are we going abroad to look for a job there? These are all different approaches to going abroad. Some student visas automatically allow working abroad. Some may not allow it, but one can try after completion of the course. Also, we need to know in advance the package offered to students who are placed by the campus. Most of us go abroad for better job prospects, and getting all the information about the university, and its track record in placing students is essential.
Proventus Education hand holds us entirely from the beginning to the end. You do not need to go anywhere once you enter the institute.
It uses a global, scientific approach to career planning. Taking a strategic view of your career is essential. Proventus uses biometric and psychometric tests apart from an academic background to evaluate a student. One must avoid going for an education that takes time and money but turns out to be useless. This problem can be prevented by thoroughly analysing your skills, aptitude and inclination. Proventus Education has helped students understand their strengths and satisfactorily shape their education decisions.
Test preparation. Proventus Education will help you know which tests to take, how to take them, and how to score better.
Proventus Education will help you with the documentation. Documentation is a tricky part of going abroad for education. We need to ensure that not only do we have all the necessary documents but also fill up our various forms and submit our essays, and statements, without any errors. Proventus Education has consultants who have an eye for details and will ensure that we get this right.
Proventus Education will help us in saving costs. To keep costs, we need authentic information about what it costs to study in various universities. Also, the cost of living and travel must be known directly, rather than just online research. Getting scholarships is also challenging, but knowing the correct path can result in valuable cost savings. All this is something the institute is well-versed in.
Proventus Education remains with you till the time you land up on the campus. This is because many queries will arise until you join the campus. So Proventus has you covered and assists you until you enter the university.
The institute has sent students to numerous countries for various courses, and this success shows that you too can have your dreams fulfilled by studying abroad.
