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Top 10 reasons to choose your study destination

Where to Study?Last month, we looked at the things you should think about when choosing your course. But what if you need - or want - to decide on your destination first?

The truth is it doesn’t matter which way to you start narrowing your choices down, as long as it gets you where you want to be.

So, in this article we look at the Top 10 reasons for choosing a specific country to study in. You all have different reasons for wanting to study abroad, different interests and different needs. But at least one of these tips should lead you down the right path, and help you find the right course for you. If you think of some more, post a comment below!

1. You’ve always wanted to live there….
Australia looks like paradise on TV. America will give you the opportunity to succeed. The UK has such great culture and history. For many different reasons, you may have always thought you could live in a certain country – and studying overseas gives you the chance to do just that, even for a short time.

2. You already speak the language…
Studying is challenging enough without have to learn a new language. So if you already speak English well enough to learn in it, why not choose an English-speaking country. It will make it easier to communicate with teachers, students and in daily life, and that can help you get over homesick feelings sooner.

And of course, if your second language is French, Japanese or Norwegian, then studying in those countries gives you a chance to finally test it out!

3. You need to learn the language…
Of course, not all international students arriving in the UK, the US, Canada or Australia are fluent in English. Which is why it makes it the perfect place to learn English. Look for a school with an ‘English-only’ policy (such as ACE), to completely immerse yourself. And many English language courses can lead directly into your degree course – the perfect pathway to success!

4. You know other people studying there…
If you have a friend, cousin, brother or neighbour already studying in that country, and they are sending back excited emails and posting amazing pics on Flickr, then you may want to go there too. And that’s a fair enough reason. Just make sure it’s the right decision for your needs - and also that they will help you settle in.

5. You can afford the cost of the flights/tuition/living expenses…
This is a tough one. Australia may seem appealing, but if the cost of the airfare is putting you off you may need to think again. Likewise, if the cost of tuition in the US is scary, why not look at a more affordable North American education (and lifestyle) in Canada?

6. You have relatives there…
Like number 4, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best option for you. And although it may help you avoid culture shock, don’t let it prevent you from making new friends from other countries. That’s one of the challenges, but also most life-changing results, of international study!

7. You’ve heard it’s easy to get part-time work there…
Check the details on this first. You may have heard of students earning $10 an hour in America – but is that really enough for you to live on, and will your visa allow you to work off-campus, or will it limit the hours you can work?

Generally, students visas allows international students in the UK, Canada and Australia to work on or off-campus for up to 20 hours a week during term-time – but these countries have all recently been affected by financial woes and jobs are not quite as easy to get as they used to be.

8. You want to work there when you graduate…
It is easier to apply for graduate positions if you’re already in that country, and hold a degree from a well-known institution there. You’ll also get the chance to network with alumni or local companies, or apply for research positions at your university. Plus some countries, including Canada and the UK, have special work visas for international graduates.

9. That country is an expert in your chosen field…
Auto-engineering students are more likely to study in Germany. Digital technology students flock to Northern California. Certain countries or regions specialise in specialised industries. So if you want to study agriculture, Australia and New Zealand may be good bets. Finance? Head to London or New York.

Studying in these countries could lead to better internships, or graduate jobs with world-leading companies or organisations. And that could have a big impact on your future.

10. It’s closer to home…
There are many reasons for not travelling too far – you may want to get home to family more often, or you just feel more comfortable in your own region. But you can still get an international education. Many well-known universities have opened campuses in Singapore, Dubai and China – such as James Cook University in Singapore, and Hult International Business School in Dubai.

Now you’ve narrowed down your destination options. The next step is to choose your course, or choose your university. And the place to start? StudyLink! Just enter your destination in the search field and see what comes up!

If you’d like some more information about choosing your destination, email our student counsellors.

And don’t forget to post a comment for us – what’s more important to you? Where you study, or what you study?


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Thank u very much for the suggetion . i think its a very good way to take my future plan.

Study abroad is always a great fun. The top 10 reasons to choose study destination will help prospective international students to know in dept. In most cases choosing a country and place for higher study is the key to future success. For instance, many students from poor developing countries want to earn while they study there. So, it is immense important for them to know the best place and country where they will get part-time job. Further, these days, students are focusing on getting Permanent Residence Permit after their graduation. Canada and Australia are the best two countries for the students in getting residence permit after graduation.

I thank you once again to give the full details and explaining the reasons to choose study destination.


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hi,
thanks .now i have little bit idea abt wat should i tell if there is any question of why to that country only.
but i want more information reguarding MS in usa. which cities in usa r having apportunities in computer and intership programs

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IT'S GREAT AND WORTH WHILE READING STUDYLINK INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

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Hi!Thank you for all the information.It is great to have a link with studylink for it rubbed all doubt in my course of future plans.

I have received information about studying in abroad and others related news through studylink,when I told about this information to my friends many aspirant candidates approached me for admission,So I told them about studylink.

My decision on what and where to study is now easy to reach and is due to the mighty work of studylink .You are a councellor in every field you dig in my heart and tell me what to do .thanks

Actually im so thankfull that i had recieved an information about studying in abroad maybe it is a blessing for me? becouse im very poor parents cannot afford to pay study.As of now I am schooling as a working student.I dont know what i do, can you help me?


thanks a lot for your information i m intersted to do my MS in Germany can u give sujjestions regarding Germany is it fair to do ms in germany

I really enjoy reading all the informations given by studylink concerning studing abroad. These informations has help me to narrow down my search of universities where I can do my MS. I'm thinking of Canada, Ukraine and Australia, but don't know how to link up with universities that offer African Linguistics in these countries. Would You kindly help me in my search? Thank you so much in anticipation for your assistances.

hi,
I am really very thankful to you.about this information.rite now i m preparing for student visa for U.S.A. I have completed my bachelor in physiotherapy.so can you suggest me about the good university in USA? and what is the procedure and tips for getting visa?

Actually im so thankful that i had an information about studying in abroad, its blessing for me.I hope it will come true.Can you suggest me or can you give an advices what im doing to do now.How can i avail visa.

Actually im so thankful that i had an information about studying in abroad, its blessing for me.I hope it will come true.Can you suggest me or can you give an advices what im doing to do now.How can i avail visa.

Actually im so thankful that i had an information about studying in abroad, its blessing for me.I hope it will come true.Can you suggest me or can you give an advices what im doing to do now.How can i avail visa.

Actually im so thankful that i had an information about studying in abroad, its blessing for me.I hope it will come true.Can you suggest me or can you give an advices what im doing to do now.How can i avail visa.

Actually im so thankful that i had an information about studying in abroad, its blessing for me.I hope it will come true.Can you suggest me or can you give an advices what im doing to do now.How can i avail visa.

Actually im so thankful that i had an information about studying in abroad, its blessing for me.I hope it will come true.Can you suggest me or can you give an advices what im doing to do now.How can i avail visa.

Actually im so thankful that i had an information about studying in abroad, its blessing for me.I hope it will come true.Can you suggest me or can you give an advices what im doing to do now.How can i avail visa.

Studying from another place is really an adventure. Because you going to a place wherein you don't know anybody except your relatives. Studying abroad provides you a better knowledge about everything most specially what you studied or the course that you have taken. You'll be able to speak their language fluently and it will be an edge for you when you go back to your own country.

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