Right from our childhood, Studying abroad is a dream for many. We admire when people say that their son is in Germany or their daughter is in London. Over the years, things have changed. Studying abroad is not a big deal anymore.
Each and every street in India has someone whose son or daughter is studying in a foreign country. There are untapped territories in the world where job opportunities are of a huge number.
The real challenge for students is to find the places, where there are opportunities that are relevant to their graduation and interest.
Data says 45,000 Indian students are pursuing their Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Europe. Europe is one place where there are plenty of opportunities for all types of graduates.
If you are looking to do your postgraduate in Europe, then you should definitely know these 10 important things before making the final call. Even if you have made your decision, this blog will help you prepare for what is about to come.
1. Paperwork should be perfect
Documents tell who you are and they are your identity. Without proper documents, you will be thrown out of the country. Visa, insurance, study permit, etc. are mandatory and you need to produce it to the officials whenever asked.
I am saying this once again. Documents are everything. It’s crucial.
If you don’t have any idea about what are the documents that you need to study abroad, then get help from your friends or relatives who had already studied or studying in Europe.
“I don’t know anybody like that”. If this is your reply, then don’t worry. ESC is there to help. ESC is an expert in helping students like you to succeed in Europe.
2. English is more than enough
English is the universal language. So it shouldn’t be a great deal for you to survive and succeed in Europe. There are more than 24 official languages in Europe. You don’t have to be proficient in the language spoken in the country in which you are going to study.
ESC has helped so many students to study abroad. We haven’t faced a single language barrier issue. With IELTS, you can jumpstart your Masters in Europe with ease.
Learn to speak short sentences in that language, that is more than enough. Join a short online or offline course to learn the language.
3. How expensive are things?
It’s all about money. You need money to travel, study, eat, stay, etc. If you don’t know how to manage your money, then you will have a hard time. Better planning and preparation will help you overcome financial obstacles while studying in Europe.
Living at the heart of the city is always expensive. So try to stay in the outskirts of the city as most of the universities are located far from the city. The location should not influence your decision of choosing the university.
Don’t worry about the location. ESC will help you to live in a perfect place and study at the best university that you desire. You need to plan only for expense management.
4. Weather is a Mighty Challenge
If it’s hot, you can manage easily. That’s because summer is generally short. But the real deal is to cope up with cold conditions. There is a challenge waiting for you. In Europe, winters are long. All you need to do is prepare yourself.
Here’s a tip. Eastern countries in Europe are extremely cold and snowfall is very high. You need to have a scarf, a pair of gloves, winter boots, hats, etc to safeguard yourself from extreme weather conditions.
You don’t need to be weather scientist to know the weather conditions of the city that you are going to live in. Just Google it and get the necessary information.
5. Choosing your University
Your university is your identity. It’s simple. You get an admission from a top university, learn things and get placed in top companies. How does this sound? Great, right?
With the help of ESC, get an opportunity to study in Europe. They will assist you to study in Top universities once you complete the IELTS test. There are plenty of opportunities available for mechanical, civil, electrical and computer science engineers. They have a bright future in Europe.
6. Scholarship opportunities
You need not pay huge money to study abroad i.e. tuition fees is either zero or very minimal. This applies to most of the universities that are affiliated to the Government. If you have a good IELTS score, then you can cement your seat in top university with a 100% scholarship.
You need to spend on your accommodation and living. That’s it. My kind advice is to not select universities just because they offer a 100% scholarship. Teaching and Placement assistance should be the deciding factors.
7. Cut costs wherever possible
Cutting costs, great topic!! This is not your hometown where you can manage things with the help of your friends and neighbors. Things are different in European countries. Everything you need is expensive, but still, you have to manage with what you have.
First thing, be simple. Live a simple life with a simple thing. Got it? A question popped up in your mind. “Who are you to say this?” I studied in Germany and settled in France. I hope you are convinced.
You might cut costs in these areas:
- Accommodation: Try to stay in a place provided by the University.
- Food: You can cook food as per your taste. That’s healthy as well as inexpensive.
- Clothes: Whatever clothes you want, but when you are in India. Don’t keep an idea of buying things abroad. They are expensive.
- Transportation: Living close to your university will help you save your money.
8. A part-time job that pays your bill
Europe has a good economy, so getting a part-time job should not be a great deal for you. Ask your seniors and they will guide you. My kind advice would be don’t get too attracted to money and pause your studies. Learning is the sole reason you are going abroad, try to fulfill that.
Supermarket, Pizza shop, etc. are some of the places where you can work. Many people would have given you this advice. I will leave it to you. Do what’s comfortable for you. Don’t stress yourself for a part-time job. It’s additional money, that’s it.
9. Arranging health insurance
For this, you definitely need someone to guide you. It may be your friend, senior, relative, anybody who lives/lived in that particular country you are going to study. Ask them how to get a health insurance policy as per the Government’s requirement.
Hire an agent who will do this job for you. There are plenty of agents out there looking for people like you. Give them a few bucks; they will take care of the rest.
10. Pray for the best, be ready to face the worst
I am not saying it will be worse. Prepare yourself for the worst and stay on the safer side. Any obstacle, face it like a champ. New places and new people might make you feel uncomfortable in the beginning. But once you get used to the conditions and people, you will say “bring it on, give me more”.
Conclusion
I appreciate that you have a desire to study in Europe. That desire should be backed by a strong plan and preparation. I have clearly explained to you how to prepare yourself for the Europe study mission. All these details may be intimidating if you see as a whole.
Break it down and work on it one by one. You will surely thank me for giving you these valuable tips. For choosing the country, I have an advice for you. Look for opportunities and your satisfaction, these 2 things matter more than anything.
Leave things to experts. This will save you money as well as time. ESC is specialized in assisting students to study abroad (Europe) and excel in their careers. So far, ESC has helped thousands of students and played a vital role in their career development.
To wind up on a positive note, I wish you all the best for your future endeavors. Dream Big, Achieve Big.
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