subject: Tips To Go Abroad [print this page] Many of us want to study abroad but either we do not know the process to get ourselves enrolled in a top university abroad or we do not have resources to be a part of world class global education. Let us take a look at below stated points with the help of which one can easily go abroad and find a place for himself/herself in a top foreign university;
With a proper planning, anyone today can afford to study abroad. To go for more economical option, one can opt to study in a country where US dollar has greater value and the duration for study is comparatively shorter.
Don't feel inferior if you do not know English language perfectly. Just work and practice hard to clear the entrance exams like TOEFL and IELTS. Study abroad is for everyone and anyone, it is not just rstricted to language majors. Many professional schools appreciate accepting admission of applicants with overseas experience.
Read and read more about your destination where you have gone to study. Read local newspaper, get yourself accustomed with the general affairs of the country or the county you are living in. You can also pick up a travel book like Lonely Planet, to know about things like to get to know the major monuments, transportation, local sites, as well as the best and the bad areas of the town.
Traveling is a fun and learning too. There is no such other way of spending time in leisure than spending few time in travel especially when you are young. At this time, you have energy, enthusiasm, stamina too and willingness to go to the extra mile and save a few bucks. You can try out new adventures and can experience the out of the way festivals in the town to be more familiar with the place.
Know about student discounts and avail it if it's available in your country. With student's discount you can very well avail discounts on things like books and stuffs like stationary. You can also save money at tourist attractions, shopping outlets, museums, transportation and at few modes of entertainment.
Opt for cheap mode of communication abroad to get connected with your friends and family. Find out the ways to communicate with your loved ones in abroad, friends and locals in your new home. Always keep local emergency number with you. To call your friends and family members from abroad with an Internet connection is a better option, say using Skype or Vonage can be a great way to establish communication. This is a cost-effective option for you.
In most of the foreign countries, what banks do is they charge fee on the foreign transactions, your credit card or all purchases you make in another currency, even they charge transaction fee on cash withdrawals from most ATMs. So if you are not going to open an account at a local bank in the foreign country, check if your bank has any tie up with international banks and affiliates. Cutting down on these expenses can turn your saving into a big amount of money.
There are several other things you need to know while your study at abroad, which makes your stay comfortable and free from trouble there. Don't forget to capture your moments while your stay there in camera, which will last for the lifetime. You can share these with your friends and family and feel good after reminiscing them later in your life.
