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Deepshikha Punj
September 1, 2010
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Gone are the days when studying overseas was considered a

prerogative of the rich. Now, many move to foreign shores to MOST POPULAR
acquire a degree to be recruited at a high position with a hefty pay
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scale. Recent statistics suggest that about 1.6 lakh Indian students
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Undoubtedly, the estimate is likely to augment in the next five
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research skills along with a clear goal in sight. Following is a by-blow coverage
comprehensive guide to factors you need to keep in mind while
selecting a college and course abroad.

Choosing the right country

Studying abroad can be an eyeopening adventure. It is almost certain that you will return from VIDEOS
your sojourn abroad with a more informed and accurate perspective of world affairs. In addition,
you will find that studying and working in another country can help develop multi-national
competency that can be of interest to future employers. But for all this to happen, you need to take
an informed decision to shortlist the right county. Countries such as the US, the UK, Australia and
New Zealand offer lucrative study opportunities.

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Selecting the country is usually done on the basis of job opportunities, settlement and the
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investment amount. "Different universities specialise in different core subjects, so students must
research accordingly. For instance, the US is the best choice for engineering and technology as it
also generates highest number of job opportunities. Australia and the UK are good for commerce
and arts respectively," says Manish Mehta, chief executive officer, Impel Overseas Consultants
Limited.

The last couple of years have witnessed a substantial boom in unconventional professions such as
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architecture and interior design, and the UK is the desired destination for them. "Another avenue
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that is fast catching up with students is hospitality and hotel management, and the best colleges to
offer these are in Australia, New Zealand and the UK," says Mehta. MORE VIDEOS

The second aspect is job opportunities. If you plan ahead of time and visualise your future
settlement plans, then choosing the right country would become much easier. The third aspect is
investment. The more you shell out, the better your prospects of studying in the private college of
your choice.

While most students opt for personal finance, many others take loans. It is always better to
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prepare for scholarships rather than bearing the entire cost of the course. For countries such as
US, scholarships are always the best choice keeping in mind the high private school fee. Look for India Today
scholarships that would take care of tuition, boarding, travel, books, equipment and project work.
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For instance, the European Study Grant selects one Indian student every year for its master's in 13,342 people like India Today
English course and covers all the expenses incurred by the student. Apart from finance, cultural
interface and acquaintances, interest plays an integral role in the choice of country. "I chose
United Kingdom because of the course structure and the opportunity to interact with British
journalists and to study under them," says Kriti Malhotra, summer school graduate, New Castle Arjun Ramashish Gurmeet Dhirendra Ram Bhuwan Singh

University, UK.

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