Trend and steps of study abroad

By MOHAMMAD ARIFUL ISLAM

So you want to study abroad?

Studying abroad is a fantastic experience every student should have!

At first, taking care of all the details seems a bit scary but we’ll tell you everything you need to

know and how to get it all done!

AgendaWhy Study Abroad ?Top Study Abroad CountriesMajor Subjects5 steps for studying abroad.

Why Study Abroad ?Learn and evolve to new cultureImprove your Language skillsDiscover your own traditionLearn how to communicate with people

from other countryForm new long lasting communityNetwork for your future

Top Study Abroad CountriesUnited StatesGermanyCanadaUnited KingdomSwitzerlandSingaporeAustraliaJapanFranceNorway

Major SubjectsMBAEngineeringHotel Management and HospitalityComputer and Information TechnologyAccounting and FinanceMass Communication and MediaCreative Arts and Design Business and Management

Step One: Where do you start? Two things you have to take care of before studying

abroad….

Passport Student Visa for Country of Destination

Step Two: The Hard Part,Picking a Country

Things to Consider When Picking a Country

What languages do you speak? Is there a language you want to learn? Is the country safe (for women/men)

The Importance of an Open Mind.

Step Three: Where Should You Stay?Host Family-On Campus HousingOff Campus Apartment

Step Four: Choosing a ProgramTypes of Study Abroad Programs:Direct enrolment.Program Provider.Exchange Programs.

Program continue….. Things to Consider: What are your goals for your study

abroad program? How many credits do you want to take? Do you want to be studying alongside

many other Bangladeshi? What do you hope to take away from your

program? How many cost it involve?

Program continue…..Where to Look:Academic AdvisorStudy Abroad Office - School-affiliated programs - Independent programsAsk Friends & FamilyTravel Websites

Program continue…..

Funding Compare cost of program with your tuition

& fees for the semester.You may discover it is actually CHEAPER

to study abroad!If it is more expensive, try:

Financial Aid ScholarshipsGrantsPromotions from Study Abroad programsSelf-funding

Step Five: Smooth Transition

In order to make your international move as smooth aspossible, here are some important things you will want

tobe aware of before arriving…

Transition Continue………..Cultural practice.How to use a local phone.What to Do in Case of EmergencyTransportation

Make it a reality!

No matter where you want to go, and no matter what you want to study, there is a program that will fit your needs. Studying abroad will greatly enrich your educational experience, and is well worth the time and effort it takes to get there.

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