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Higher education overseas quiet remains a fad along with most Indian students, generally because of the overseas tag or stamp that they will have in their biodata after successful completion of their educational programmes. A large chunk of Indian students are going abroad for coveted diplomas or degrees in varied fields, so that they can move into the fast-track career track. Absolutely, education abroad lends vast credibility, for aspirants as well as industry are aware of the excellence being delivered by several of the institutions across the world, though some have opened as mere shops too, which we must to be cautious about. Countries like the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, France, New Zealand, etc., offer programmes across all sectors; recently name one and you will find a plethora of them starting from foundation to specialised levels.
There are a few important aspects of education abroad that we need to look at before we really land up in an offshore country. Let's look at them one by one:
How to decide a programme Tab your aptitude first and go for subjects and programmes that you are involved in. Don't get swayed by the current trends. A course catering to a exact industry may not fetch the same high salary after three to five years, which it is offering to applicants at this time. But if you find interest in a specific subject then you will always find ways to shine in your work area; you can even think of opening your own venture in the connected field, in the future.
Countries and popular programmes Programmes in IT, business and management are mainly popular with countries like the US, UK, France and Singapore. You can find Germany to be the greatest place for science and engineering programmes. Medicine and Aeronautics programmes are fairly known in the US and Russia. Programmes in finance and accounting are something that the USA and Australia offer in full swing. For hospitality and travel programmes, you can look at the UK, Australia and Singapore. Whereas, for fashion and design programmes, Italy and France are favourite destination.
Start doing research Make a detailed study of the sources for scholarships, fellowships, financial aid, work study or other assistance available. Opportunities for parttime work and related regulations in the university should be studied well in advance, though the first priority should only be studies. Catch the academic requirements, including the acceptability of Indian qualifications, confirmed by the admission authorities. Search engines of Google, embassies and foreign offices of many overseas universities in India can provide you with all details about the programme you intend to go for in a particular country.
Visa interview You want a valid student visa to study in a country offshore. Interview is a part of your visa application method. The visa officer's aim is to be confident that your study procedure are genuine and workable. In the beginning, you should dress up in a proper outfit. Bring all the supporting documents in a presentation folder. Get the order of documents so that in case a visa officer asks for some document then you must be quick enough to present that. Be organized to clearly state your learning goals; your major; why you chose that major; your graduate school plans, future plans, etc. Furthermore you should be clear about the cost of living, the course and the finances part. Always maintain eye contact with the visa officer while answering the questions. Don't be nervous, you might skip essential information.
