Studying Abroad? Why not?

      Every time I mention I’d like to study abroad people have plenty of objections and comments on that topic. I picked a few of the main problems and complications and if you will still have any questions after reading this, feel free to use Google. Seriously, I don’t know everything.

You don’t speak the language of the country

      I’m not completely sure whether these people know that you can choose a course led in English. This possibility even exists in the Czech Republic. As a Czech student, I can enrol in a course in English in the Czech Republic (however, they are charged with a fee, I reckon). Not every university or college offers them, though. You will only need the country’s language when doing the shopping, that’s it.
      But if you’re a language geek like me, you can go for a course in Swedish, Dutch, German, Italian, and so on. However, you have to make sure you’ve mastered the language or else you’d get into trouble!

It’s only for smart students

      Living with this attitude, I wouldn’t be able to study any university. It’s utterly wrong. According to me, studying abroad is for the bravest students. Sure, if you apply for a course in a well-known university like Cambridge, Yale, etc., you can expect only the best students to be there. But if you choose a university for mere mortals, it will be tough (because every uni is hard to study at) yet manageable. (This may help you to choose: http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2014-15/world-ranking)

It costs a lot

      Yes, if you want to study in the US or somewhere where education is not free. Some of you are experiencing a huge shock and, before you pinch yourself – of course, in many countries, education is free. Nevertheless, before you apply, you have to realize it’s for their citizens (they usually pay high taxes), not everybody. This doesn’t mean that it’s going to cost a foreign student an arm and a leg; you will probably have to pay some fees. If you choose to study in the language of the country, you probably won’t be paying any fees whatsoever. (Again, check this out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_education). People who live in the European Union have it even easier. In some countries of the European Union they don’t have to pay for anything (as we can also travel without visa).

      One day, I’ll write an article on pros and cons of studying abroad. One day…

      I hope I helped at least a bit and encouraged you.

Love & peace
Ciray