Mistakes to avoid if you're planning on studying abroad

 

If you do land abroad as an international student, you can do better by avoiding some mistakes. And considering the high cost of overseas education, these are costly mistakes.

 

1. Don't choose any country.

Most students, unfortunately, decide to study abroad to get a work permit and, in due course, a PR visa. In their desperation to do so, they select any destination and institution that can give them an admission letter.

They aim to get a student visa, reach abroad and not earn good quality international qualifications to help them make a career. This is a very bad way to start. Truth is, you might go abroad but might not make good use of the opportunities of being abroad.

 

2. Make your education a priority

Of course, you traveled because you want to study abroad. As much as there are other purposes to studying abroad, you should not override the importance of completing your education. As an international student, your priority should be to study first. 

 

Doing part-time jobs (usually 20 hours a week) is fine, but the purpose should be to get exposure to the international work environment. Doing well in studies can get you excellent scholarships for future studies and, most notably, good references from your Lecturers and Professors that will land you high-paying jobs after graduation. So do not mess up the process. 

 

Also, good grades during studies will ensure that your starting packages will be excellent and in occupations open under PR visa categories.

 

3. Once Abroad, Choose your social circle carefully.

Increasing your social circle beyond your community is critically important. If you stay with the same community members, it defeats one of the main reasons you go overseas for studies.

 

If possible, stay with local families that offer insight into a different culture rather than college friends. That will also assist in your English language Proficiency and a local accent if you wish to stay back after graduation.

 

 4. Avoid Wasteful expenditure

Do not waste money on buying things like new cars. They are expensive to maintain, primarily on account of insurance. Instead, use local transport to the maximum, easily accessible and affordable in most cities worldwide.

 

If you must, buy a used car and that too after the studies are over. Never buy a new vehicle as a student, even if your parents offer you to do so.

 

I hope these few tips help you in making a wise decision. Feel free to visit our social media handles for quality content to aid your study abroad journey.

 

We have a FREE webinar organized for any student planning to study abroad for postgraduate degrees (PGD Masters and PhD). It detailed how the process works and how you can do your applications all by yourself without the help of an agent.

 

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