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5 Things To Consider While Relocating for Studying Abroad

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August 28, 2019 //  by Amit Kumar

The possibility to relocate abroad for studies is a thrilling venture. Nonetheless, moving from one country to another is not just about doing different things, meeting with different cultures, and connecting with new people. The truth is that moving to another country involves a lot of other more important things. There are matters such as your finances, living on your own, etc.

Here are the 5 things you need to consider while relocating to another country for studies:

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  • 1. Think about the new location
  • 2. Look into your finances
  • 3.  Find the best ways to transfer money internationally
  • 4. Nature and duration of the course
  • 5. Explore more about the locality to become more involved

1. Think about the new location

Many times, the first thought that comes to mind of people when relocating to a new country is if they will be comfortable in the new location. If you are distracted by your surroundings, you won’t be able to concentrate on your studies, which can be detrimental. If you would be living on the campus or would be sharing an apartment with others. Moving to a foreign location is not as exotic as it sounds; it requires a lot of work.

2. Look into your finances

When you are moving abroad for studies, you would also need funds. Even if you are going there on scholarship, you might still have to arrange for other expenses. You would have to think if you can pay for your studies related and other expenditures and plan according to how long you are going to be there.

You can also work while you are studying. It’s not unheard of students studying abroad to work part-time jobs to pay for their day-to-day expenses. Indeed, some educational institutions help their students find jobs on or off-campus.

3.  Find the best ways to transfer money internationally

Once you have secured the ways to pay for your studies and other living expenditures, the next question would be how you are going to transfer your funds in a foreign country. Certainly, you can pay your tuition fee using international wire, however, this can be challenging for more than a few reasons.

For example, a lot of banks charge ridiculous fees, which means you would be paying a bit more than you can afford. Also, international wire transfers can be quite slow and it might delay your transfer. So choose your means of transfer carefully.

4. Nature and duration of the course

When you decide to study abroad, it is not a very easy decision to make. Staying away from your home, friends, and family can be very difficult and might make you feel homesick. It also plays a key role in helping you decide which course you want to take.

Based on the nature of the course, you would be determining the place where you would want to study your chosen course. Depending on what part of the world you would want to go, will affect the rest of your decisions regarding finance and other factors. 

Also, the nature of your course would determine the duration of the course. It directly makes an impact on the cost of your course and other living expenditures. You would need to consider all these things and make them a priority.

5. Explore more about the locality to become more involved

Going local doesn’t mean eating local foods and visiting local retreats. Learn more about local customs, culture, etiquette, mannerism, and most importantly, find out about local events that will give you more insight into the local life of the foreign location you would be relocating to.

Also, learn the local language or at least learn a few words that can help you convey your message without too many misunderstandings. Language barriers can lead to unwanted situations and also help you immerse in local cultures.

Category: BlogTag: International Students, Studying Abroad

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