Factors determining the
best time to go for study abroad
What do our experts say? Well, the consensus isn’t that
clear. According to our expert counselors, the question does not have a
one size fits all answer. Whether you will be better off completing your
under graduation at home or through overseas education depends on a lot of factors
including your budget and your personality type. The cost of education at the
undergraduate level is much higher in countries like USA, and UK when compared
to countries like India.
Another factor that should play a role in the decision is
your individual personality type! Some students are naturally at their ease in
a new country and can adjust to a cultural shift like a duck takes to water,
while there will be a few students who will be petrified at the thought of
leaving their comfortable and familiar surroundings. If you are one of the
latter, than it is definitely better to wait till you reach a more mature age
to pursue your overseas education.
Also take into consideration your intentions for pursuing
an abroad education in the first
place. If your primary aim for studying abroad is to find work and eventually
settle in the country of your alma-mater, then going there for under graduation
will be your best bet. Countries such as Canada and Australia have the points
system for immigration and permanent residence and completing your under graduate
studies in the country can earn you extra points. Also an undergraduate degree
can make getting into a postgraduate course in the same university much easier
and can also open doors for finding employment in the country.
- As Simon Sinek has said, in his now-famous Ted talk, the best way to decide which course of action you will take is to ‘Find your why’. It is important that you first ask yourself why you want to go abroad for your studies. Is it to gain exposure to new cultures? Is it to improve your employment prospects in the future? Is it to impress family and friends back home? Knowing your reasons can help you make the most of your abroad education experience and can also help you decide whether to go overseas for your under graduation or wait till your post-graduation.
- Another important source to tap into while deciding on your course of action is the wisdom and advice of your parents and other family members. They will know if you have the right temperament to venture out on your own right after high school when you are still a teenager, or whether it is best to wait till you are a tad more mature. Discussing with experts in the field can also be of great help in helping you decide. Contact our overseas education counselors at Global Tree for a free counseling session to help you decide on the best course of action.