How Do You Manage Your International Payments

December 2017

The very first question that comes to each mind when thinking of perusing International Degrees is 'How to manage the payments'. Sometimes it can be expensive being an international student. It’s often really difficult to stick to the budgets, because there are so much to do in the foreign land. However, it is always advisable to maintain a budget, as it always helps you not to overspend.

Here are few tips which will make your life easy in a foreign land without overspending:-

Draw a Rough Budget

Saying so, it means that you should have a rough idea about your daily, weekly or monthly expenses. If you have a budget planned, it always helps you in all the possible was not to spend more. Drawing a rough budget also helps you in channelizing your expenditures.

Considering Personal Situation

When it comes to the expenses which includes your study cost, projects and experiments and your other expenditure, always make sure that you look into your personal situation. As there are a lot to do in a foreign land, this sometimes misguide you to do things which are way different from your personal situation, as hence this forces you to overspend not keeping in mind about your situation.

Part Time Work

It’s always profitable doing part-time jobs to cater your educational expenses. Grab the opportunities which are provided to do some kind of part-time jobs as it helps in building your experience as well as adds to manage your expenses. There are plenty of opportunities for students to work during their studies. Income from working part-time should not affect your entitlement to loans and bursaries.

Making Choices

Sometimes making a right choice also matters. As when you are in a foreign land, usually, there are few things which fantasize you. You often start taking things personally without looking into your current state. Make a wise choice of your daily expenses, look out for things which are pocket friendly, start cooking yourself that saves most of your money from eating out, look for budget friendly calling rates as you have to make international calls as phone bills can also be a sizeable item, ask for notes from the professors as they keep the records of good notes saving your expenditures for buying new books. Making a choice in a strange land is always beneficial.

Living Costs

This is the vital expenditure. Living costs include accommodation, food, and travel. We suggest try not to be tempted by offers such as 'two for the price of one,' especially when you didn't want one in the first place. Use local markets for groceries, charity shops for clothes, and students' unions for stationary. If living with others, share essentials and buy in bulk if possible .Take time to look at different options, as there may be something cheaper available.

 

Study Cost

These are costs associated with your degree such as books, equipment, or certain fieldwork or electives. You may be able to received extra money for study costs. Library plays an important role at your university and look for second-hand book sales from your students' union or online bookshops. Sometimes fellow students are willing to share.

Channelize Your Payments

Coming down to the payments for the international students could be one big task. One often faces the dilemma of how to pay the fees and other expenses considering the factors like currency exchange charges, safety etc. Usually there are few financial institution who plays a vital role in the transferring your money like western union, fly wires etc. These institutions are closely associated with the universities to help out with any kind of financial situations. It’s always advisable to transfer the money through this financial institution as it makes your international payments feasible.

Other Expenses

Often students get bored with their academic life and hence look for a sneak pick out of the regular schedule and for refreshments. You will have other interests you may wish to pursue that come at a cost. Your students' union generally offers a selection of shops, places to eat and drink and other services at minimal expense. The social scene – whether it is the cinema, nightclub, eating or drinking out– can be a significant cost. Keep an eye out for student discounts and offers. University isn't all about work.

What Edwise Students Studying Abroad Say?

“Experience at Edwise has been tremendous till now. Counselor at Edwise helps not only at professional but also at a personal level. I have always got full support from everyone at Edwise. I'm really happy that i chose Edwise for my future's decisions.” 

Name-Pratik Mattoo 
Country-Australia 
University-University of Sydney

“I had a very wonderful experience with Edwise and I want to thank them for helping me throughout the process. “

Name-Sagar Chheda
Country-Canada
University-Lambton College

“I am very thankful to Edwise for helping me and guiding me in my academics. Edwise has played an important role in my career.”

Name-Devnani Jay
Country-USA
University-University of South Florida

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 nearest 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.

For complete information on Studying Overseas, Contact Edwise on 
1-800-200-3678 (Toll Free) / 08600911333.

Why Work Experience Can Be Important When Applying to an MBA Program

December 2017

Prior work experience provides you with valuable insight into the requirements of the business world and therefore when seeking to pursue an MBA study program work experience is relevant. The Admissions committee looks to admit all-rounder candidates into their program and the type of working experience that you have will set you apart from other desirable candidates, while additionally providing you with the opportunity to learn from your experiences. Here’s why work experience can prove to be beneficial when applying to an MBA program.

Hands on Experience

Internships or prior work experience can be useful in helping you gain hands on exposure, as it shows your relevance to the program. This practical experience helps you better analyse the various teaching styles of a business program, making it an integral part of your study abroad experience.

Increases Your Chances of Acceptance

In addition to your academia, the type of working experience that you have can also increase your chances of gaining an admit into the University of your choice. The admissions office looks to admit applicants that can demonstrate an array of essential MBA skills, and having prior experience proves that you have what it takes for an overseas MBA program.

Advanced Skill Set

The work experience that you have provides you with an idea on the specialization that you wish to major in. While some candidates wish to further develop their knowledge and skills in a particular subject area, others wish to develop skills that will allow them to switch between careers. Therefore, suitable work experience can provide you with a rewarding skill set.

What Edwise Students Studying Abroad Say?

“Edwise has helped in all nooks & corner & because of which thinking about dreams coming true can be made possible. Thanks to the visa officer and the counsellor for their dedicated support and commitment.”

Name- Miss Harshal Ravindra Mahadik
Country- New Zealand
University- Pacific International

“Experience with Edwise and my counselor have been great part from helpful listing the universities for my course, being in constant interaction and providing timely information about interviews. The other service like pre-departure briefing with the University professors was extremely helpful. My experience with Edwise has been great and will recommend it to my friends.”

Name- Srikanth Sankaran
Country- UK
University- Lancaster University

“I am really grateful to Edwise for guiding my way for foreign studies by guiding me to Cardiff University for my Business Management course. I have always dreamt of studying abroad and it came true only with the help of Edwise. I am really thankful to Edwise for it. My special thanks to my Counsellors for guiding me through all my admission procedure right from selecting university to landing on the university campus, The Visa counsellor for his professional advise for my Visa and Financial matters and for helping me out in preparing my Visa papers. It was a very distinctive experience with Edwise. I am very contented with the service and concern they gave me. I wish them best of luck for their future and for the service they offer to the students. I wish them to prolong it for many approaching years.”

Name- Manish Prajapati
Country- UK
University- Cardiff University

“When I decided that i want to study abroad i had no idea how to go about it. As a result i ended up consulting more than 6 consultancies but the result was not upto the mark. Finally i decided to go for Edwise because of their exceptional service and support. And i am happy that I made the correct decision.”

Name- Mohammed Shameer
Country- UK
University- Staffordshire University

“The guidance provided by the Edwise Counselor was very beneficial. Their in-depth knowledge and experience is incredible as it helped me a lot and i am indebted to Edwise .I would recommend Edwise to all those who want to make their educational goals come true.”

Name- Ritesh Kerwell
Country- UK
University- University of Bristol

“I have finally reached Bradford and settled in. It’s a very beautiful city and a world class university. A million thanks for your suggestion and guidance. The university has a good reputation, convenient location and strong recommendation by most people. My experience with Edwise was one of excellent service, prompt and accurate guidance throughout the process of application and visa. My reaching Bradford wouldn’t have been possible without your advice and guidance. I really wonder if there are any other services in this country like Edwise.”

Name- Siddharth Choudhary
Country- UK
University- Bradford University

“Edwise has done a wonderful job and I thank each person at Edwise who has helped me get here in time. I am absolutely overwhelmed and appreciate the support provided by you people. It was a wonderful experience interacting with everyone at Edwise. I shall definitely recommend anyone who wants to study abroad to come to Edwise. I got the right suggestion at the right time from everyone including my Academic Counsellor to my Visa Counsellor & due to their support & hard work I am here at my dream destination.”

Name- Sanjiv Vishwanath
Country- Australia
University- Griffith 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 nearest 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.

For complete information on Studying Overseas, Contact Edwise on
1-800-200-3678 (Toll Free) / 08600911333.

New to College? Do's & Dont's

November 2017 For many college students, achieving academic success in college is quite different than academic success in high school. Even the best high school students, often arrives to the college unprepared for the rigors of their college curriculum. They face a much faster pace, multiple deadlines, more assignments and much more reading in the college than in high school. In fact, many studies show that most high school graduates are simply not prepared for college and once in college, many are not prepared to succeed.   To help students with this growing problems, below mentioned are the few tips for Do's and Don'ts for the freshmen in the college. DO buy a planner and develop the habit of keeping a track of your homeworks, assignments, projects, journals etc. Maintaining a planner can also help you in keeping a track of your progress over the time. DON'T be a fresher who does not attain the classroom lectures. It is frequently found that freshman instead going for their classes often found enjoying the campus life. Never skip your lectures as being the fresher it’s the only opportunity to be known. DO find a harmony between your academic and personal development. It’s only in the college campus, where one has the golden option to blossom in both the sphere i.e. Personal and Academic. Do get involved in the extra curriculum activities such as the debates, elocutions, sports events and so on. DON'T compare yourself with others. Every human being is different in their own manner. Don't compare your academics with others rather reach out to the professors for help, as few professors do keep the old notes and assignment for reference. DO live healthy. Saying so, living a healthy lifestyle helps one to be more active compared to others. Develop a habit of cooking self that will spare you from all the unhygienic fast food stuff, which are very famous amongst the students. This in return helps you not to be prone to Obesity. DON'T panic. There would be various situations where you are going to feel abundant or lost, trust yourself instead of getting panic. You are in college now, which means you are an Adult. So, ask for help. There will be situations herein you will feel left alone, don't restrict yourself rather take a step ahead and approach, as because, its always advisable to make contacts with the locals to have a peaceful campus life. But, be aware of your surrounding i.e. the positives and the negatives. What Edwise Students Studying Abroad Say? "It has been a great experience. Thanks to my counselor for proper guidance and assistance. Making to the University of my Wish would have been impossible without Edwise ." Name-Rajan Kher Country-USA University-University of Pittsburgh "The city is heavenly beautiful and the university is amazing. It is like living in dreams but you are actually living the dream life. Being very thankful to Edwise for making my dreams come true." Name-Amit Kedia Country-UK University- University of Bedfordshire "Edwise has been really helpful from the very beginning. From selecting universities and country for studies to visa application and pre-departure events. Although I was anxious and worried about going to right place, everything went smoothly. Thanks a ton to Edwise.” Name-Binal Solanki Country-Canada University-Centennial College “Your efforts and expert guidance has fetched me an admit in a top university. Instrumental in selecting universities, in preparation for application, recommendations and essays. It was a wonderful experience. Wishing you all the best for your future.” Name-Nilesh Borana Country-USA University-Purdue University “My experience with Edwise was really fantastic from the beginning i.e. to select the course/university till visa application everything went on smoothly. Really happy with the guidance and support I got from my counselor and Edwise.” Name- Saurabh Manjrekar Country- Australia University- Swinburne 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 nearest 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. For complete information on Studying Overseas, Contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 (Toll Free) / 08600911333.

8 Signs That Make an Overseas Study Program Worthy

November 2017

Studying abroad is surely a roller-coaster ride and one needs to be well informed about all the aspects in order to enjoy the ride to the core. The most important of them all is to have an in-depth knowledge about the course that you are willing to take up. As an international student immigrant, your institution and the course you are taking up plays a major role in making the journey worthwhile.

Here are some key factors that would help you choose the best study-abroad program, so that you can put your best foot forward and take a plunge to the whole new world:

1. SPECIALIZATION

Each university has a diverse curriculum and therefore, it is really important for you to compare the course contents of different institutions before finalizing the best suited one for you. Like if you are interested in Business, look around for the various types of business programs offered by various universities. Take into account the subjects of the course and then decide on a specific course.

2. SUPPORT FROM THE FACULTY

As an international student, you will need assistance every now and then to adapt to the new environment inside and outside the classroom. Support from the faculty can really help you to cope up with your issues and adjust well in the host country.

3. VALUE FOR MONEY

Studying abroad surely involves huge amount of investment and the budget varies from country to country. So a good course must be worth the amount that you are spending on it and the degree must help you earn a good return on the investment that you are making by offering you quality education and provide you platform to explore your capabilities.

4. ASSORTMENT OF STUDENTS

Your peers do have a strong impact on promoting your overall development. Therefore, a successful study abroad program must give you an opportunity to interact with people hailing from diverse horizons, which will expose you to varied culture and mindsets and give you an opportunity to not only grow as an effective professional, but also as a refined individual.

5. CREDITS

Overseas study is a lot more than about just acquiring education. A good degree should not only equip you with valuable skills and knowledge, but should also help you earn worthy credits that will help you in the future.

6. FOCUS ON PRACTICAL SKILLS

In today’s dynamic world, practical knowledge plays a vital role in helping you grab the best opportunities on the professional front. Employers give more preference to the candidates who know how to put the gained knowledge into action. Therefore, a blend of practical as well theoretical knowledge makes up a perfect study program.

7. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Activities outside the classroom are as important as the ones inside it. Your study program should not just keep you limited to the world of books, but should also offer you equal opportunities to actively take part in various co-curricular activities such as those related to sports, quizzes, cultural programs, etc.

8. HANDS ON EXPERIENCE

A person decides to travel abroad for his higher education with a hope to gain international exposure. Therefore, the institution that you intend to study in should offer you an opportunity to earn hands-on experience. An internship as part of the course will help you understand the global market and provide you a platform to hone your professional skills.

What Edwise Students Studying Abroad Say?

 

“Great help by my counselor right from choosing the correct university, program to application process and visa application. The whole process went smoothly because of counseling from Edwise.”

Name- Pratik Mattoo
Country- Australia
University- University of Sydney

“I had a wonderful experience with Edwise. I was lucky to get a very understanding counsellor who not only advised me, but also encouraged me to achieve the set goals.” “

Name- Umika Bhatia
Country- Australia
University- Deakin

“It was a very good experience with Edwise. My counselor was very good and further made my work easy. A very polite counselor with excellent knowledge about the universities helped me with the required procedure work. A very thank you to Edwise.”

Name- Ritesh Kunkulol
Country- UK
University- Regents University London

“Edwise has been really helpful right from helping me selecting the college to getting through the university of my best interest and guiding me for my pre-departure preparations. I recommend it to all students planning to study abroad.”

Name- Shruti Shukla
Country- UK
University- University of Sheffield

“Great Experience! i am very happy with the Entire Service of Edwise.They have a bunch of great Team Who helped me step by step to complete my entire procedure in an easy manner. Great Team! Great Job!”

Name- Hindhuja Dhanasekaran
Country- USA
University- University of Bridgeport

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 nearest 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.

For complete information on Studying Overseas, Contact Edwise on 
1-800-200-3678 (Toll Free) / 08600911333.