How to Choose the Right Country and Program When Applying For a Degree Abroad

A semester abroad comes with several added benefits; an opportunity to take in the culture of a new country, while exploring your surroundings. Your time abroad will make you resilient and self-dependent, this is your chance to embrace the experiences that come your way and make the most out of your time overseas. When applying for a study abroad program, the following factors need to be considered:

• Geographic region and location

Students often face a dilemma when choosing a country to pursue their education in. While the decision of choosing a location can be overwhelming for some, it is important to find a location that caters to your interests. Candidates that have a strong desire to learn a new language often choose to pursue their degree in a country where English is not the first language, others choose a country based on the climatic conditions of that region. When choosing your destination, be certain before making a definite decision.

• Length of study

Perhaps one of the most important questions that you need to ask yourself is, how long do I wish to study abroad for? There are a range of program lengths available overseas, choosing one that meets your requirements and fits into your budget are factors that need to be considered when applying for an education abroad.

• Finding your program

With an array of course programs available across several universities, it is understandable why students have a tough time deciding on a program. Choose a program that is suitable with your academic and career goals, and that subsequently augments your existing skill set.

• Communicate with family and friends

Having an open and honest conversation with your family about your study plans will help put things in perspective for the both of you. Furthermore, speaking with friends or family that have previously studied abroad can provide you with insight on the financial aspect of an overseas education. You will learn to set aside a budget for your everyday living expenses and other miscellaneous costs.

Student Testimonials

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Name - Jardosh Dhaval Jawahar
Country - USA
University - California State University, Fullerton

“Edwise has been very helpful from the start (choosing the university) to the end (getting the VISA). This process can be very tedious and confusing for most students, but thanks to Edwise it was relatively much simpler for me. The counselors and other staff were very kind and eager to help whenever I spoke to them over the phone or visited the office. Also I really want to thank my counselor for the all the help, guidance and advice; thanks to which I am now going to a great University for my master's program in computer science. I will recommend Edwise to any student going abroad for further studies, it is clearly the best!”

Name - Nishant Singh
Country - UK
University - University of Kent

“I had a wonderful experience with Edwise. They helped me from deciding Universities till visa process. They make the process organized and systematic. My counselor was a great support. She helped me in every step. For a person who is struggling to choose between universities and needs help. Edwise is the right place.”

Name - Soumya B
Country - USA
University - NCSU

“Before I approached Edwise I had no idea like where to apply and how to proceed. My counselor was of a great help, she helped me in choosing the course and the university.””

Name - Kailasha Purushothaman
Country - Australia
University - RMIT

“Being a novice for applying abroad, my counselor really helped me a lot at every step of application process right from applying to universities to getting through to my visa application. Moreover, she even clarified smallest of my doubt about university and tried linking me to alumni of university so that I can get a better picture of the University. To summarize, I think I made a correct decision about approaching for the counseling provided by Edwise.”

Name - Shruti Gupta
Country - UK
University - University of Southampton

“Thank you very much for the support provided by you during the process of admission of my daughter Anjali Mohanty into Swinburne university, Australia. In fact the quality of services provided by you was excellent and whenever I wanted any support, you were more than willing to go that extra yard and support. In fact waiver of the IELTS test is a case in point apart from everything else. Once again many thanks. May god bless you and may you help many more students like this in future. A. K. Mohanty”

Name - Mrs. Mohanty
Country - Australia
University - Swinburne University

Overseas Education Consultant

We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 575 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.

Start your education overseas with valuable information on everything you need to know about studying abroad from study permits, temporary resident visas and how much it costs, to finding a program.

Do visit your nea4trest Edwise branch & choose your university carefully under our expert guidance and ensure that you have all your paperwork in order. Once you apply, and the wait is over, you can really begin to look forward to not only studying in a beautiful and vibrant country, but also to a life experience quite like no other.

Also read: 5 Mistakes Indians Make While Applying For Overseas Education

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