A study that surveyed more than 800 people, including students, parents, grandparents, and career counsellors in 12 cities between January and June last year, found that at least 52-53 % of students are willing to study abroad and now Prefers specialized courses on the prestige of the university. With the 2022 and and 2023 academic year commencing, many may wish to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from abroad.
Before taking the leap towards studying abroad, it is essential for the candidates to plan it well. There is a growing number of Indian students enrolling in universities abroad to pursue degrees at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Also, depending on the family budget and other factors, there are students from India in all categories of universities from different countries who are going ahead of other popular universities other than those mentioned earlier.
The most sought-after institutions include Ivy League universities in the US, Russell Group in the UK, and Go8 (Group of Eight) in Australia.
Study abroad continues to be the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia is now regaining its place and Europe is catching up, according to the IC3 Institute’s 2021 Student Quest Report and other popular surveys.
First, student mobility is no longer limited to only English-speaking countries; Students willing to learn a foreign language to add to their skill set and prepared for success in a truly international environment.
Secondly, the courses for which students are going abroad have gone beyond traditional engineering and business, expanding into specialized programs such as designing and creative fields, humanities and sports management, healthcare, public policy and data analytics.
Sharing a Checklist, A study abroad candidate may need to pack the bags and go abroad. Since going abroad for a long period of time to pursue higher education is an important and exciting turning point for everyone. If one has no experience of leaving the country and going abroad, then many things can be left for the last moment. Therefore, it is always advisable to prepare a list of those things before you pack the bags and start the migration process.
1) Financial factors to be sorted out: It is advisable to open a local bank account (which can be done online). Such a bank account would be important as a student can transact freely once he reaches the foreign land.
2) Identity Card and Approval: A student must have ISIC (International Student Identity Card). It not only acts as a proof of identity but also offers a range of discounts on products and services (for students) across the world. In addition, a student may require city- or state-wise approval depending on the country of destination.
3) Documentation should be well: When traveling to a foreign country for a long period, it is important that one must have all the documents, including visa approval, LOA (approval letter) of the university, passport, funding details and other general documents. It is advisable to keep an electronic copy of all bundles of records in the smartphone and physical copies in a file.
4) Basic room essentials: While relocating to a foreign country and in new accommodation, one would expect some basic amenities such as kitchen essentials and living room furnishings.
5) Details of Accommodation Abroad: It is important that a person researches at the earliest and book the accommodation at the earliest to avoid last minute rush.
6) Advise to consult a senior or friend: There are many things to keep in mind while deciding to stay abroad. This is not an exclusive checklist, and it is always advisable to consult a senior or friend who has experience in relocating from India to another foreign country to pursue higher education.
