The postgraduate education market is quickly becoming more international and there are numerous exciting opportunities across the world.
What are the important things when it comes to study abroad?
-Finding the right course.
-Finding the right institute e.g college/uni.
-Location.
-Will my qualifications be recognized?
-How much are tuition fees?
-Can I get funding?
-Am I allowed to work?
-Travel
-Language
-Weather
-Food
-Social life
And what else? People who have been through this, can you share your experience with us please?
Healthcare costs and insurance. Cost of living in the city, ie more or less expensive than your current city. For instance, junk food is much cheaper in US than healthier options but in some parts of Europe the opposite is the case. So def do your research on general everyday cost differences.
Travel and commute expenses. How long will it take you to get to class and his far is the campus from inner city etc.
safety. Crime rates and precautions you need to take, ie some cities where tourism is key have more occurrences of passport and money theft, others rape is predominantly the most frequent, or homicide or drugs, etc. so know the crime profile of the city and the area.
Hmmm what else, the demographics of the student community, is it diverse, international-student friendly?
Political and social events or issues currently in the spotlight, ie the hijab ban in Paris would certainly impact a hijabis study abroad in France, etc