How can I Prepare to Study Abroad?

The oldest name for studying abroad is to go abroad to study in a country other than your home country. The time can be short or long (from several weeks to several years). These people are called "international students".

Study abroad

Studying abroad was formerly known as Studying Abroad, which generally refers to going alone

Cost Details Budget

Costs mainly include

Currency unit: RMB

United States: 200,000-300,000 / year;

UK: 180,000-250,000 per year;

Australia: 130,000-250,000 / year;

Japan: 124,000-145,000 / year;

Canada: 110,000-220,000 / year;

South Korea: 80,000-120,000 / year;

New Zealand: 80,000 to 180,000 per year;

Singapore: 53,500-115,000 per year;

France: 42,600-52,600 / year;

Germany: 30,000-60,000 / year.

"Empty Nest Syndrome"

After the "Caterpillar" went to England to study, Ms. Lu developed a stubborn habit: waiting for her daughter's voice on Skype every night. I believe that most of the parents of children overseas have similar experiences. After all, children are not around, and an important part of life is missing. However, like Ms. Lu, most parents can slowly adapt to this change through self-adjustment.

Some parents failed to adjust in a timely manner: "From the moment the student boarded, the parents kept calling the ground pick-up staff, homestay family, and school. My highest record was that I received 300 calls from the same parent in 3 days. The parents kept calling the host family to tell them how to take care of their children, such as cooking two eggs for the child every day, and the host family couldn't stand it at last and had to move the students. "

Of course, this is only an extreme example. Some parents do have the symptoms of "empty nest syndrome": they are suddenly filled with guilt and feeling lost when sending their children to school abroad, and they feel that they have not been able to take good care of their children. Once the children are abroad, If the feedback is a little dissatisfied, the response of the parents will be abnormal. More severely, they also develop depression.

The cause of this problem may be related to the strong emotional bonds between Chinese parents and children. They have participated in the education of their children to a greater extent, and some regard their children's achievements as their "careers." Lost.

NO.1 UK can apply for extension for obtaining a degree

New Policy for Studying Abroad: The International Graduate Internship Program has been implemented since May 2007. As long as it is a bachelor's degree or above, you can postpone your visa unconditionally for 1-2 years after graduation. A new short-term student visa was introduced on September 1.

Visa process: Depending on the type of visa application, UK institutions will issue different visa numbers or offer letters to students. If applying for an adult student visa or a child student visa, the school will notify the applicant's visa (CAS) number by email; for short-term visits to student visa applicants, the school will issue an admission notice to assist their visa application. After obtaining these materials from a UK institution, applicants can initiate a visa application. The specific process is as follows:

1) Find out the address and contact information of the visa center nearest to the place where the residence is registered.

2) According to your visa type, download the corresponding visa application form (VAF) from the British Visa Centre website and complete it as required. Provide relevant materials according to the visa application list.

3) Submit your application to the nearest visa center.

4) Wait for the result of the application, and at the same time, you can check the progress of visa application on the Internet. The Visa Center uses a barcode tracking system to ensure the security of the transportation of passports and other materials, and the system also allows applicants to track the progress of applications online.

5) After the result of the visa is issued, the applicant can go to the British Visa Application Centre to retrieve the stamped passport or deliver it to the applicant by courier service.

Cost of studying abroad : one year of schooling, tuition fees of 120,000-180,000 yuan / year (RMB, the same below), and living and living expenses of 80,000-120,000 yuan / year. Scholarships are available. Scholarships for international students range from 15,000 to 76,000 yuan.

Requirement: IELTS score of 6.5-7 points; the average score of each subject in a popular major university in 4 years should be above 80 points, and preferably 211 engineering colleges, non-popular majors must be above 75 points; And business requirements are low.

Working policy : You can work for less than 20 hours per week during school and no time limit during holidays. It is easier to find a job in a restaurant or a supermarket, and the salary is about 76 yuan / hour.

Popular institutions: University of Bath, York University, University of Birmingham, University of Newcastle, etc.

Popular majors: finance, accounting, marketing, hotel management, sports management, animation design, architecture, urban planning, etc. College students can also apply.

Special reminder : The school starts in September-October each year, and applications are accepted from September each year. The sooner you apply, the better the students are. Students can apply as long as they have completed 6 semesters of undergraduate courses.

NO.2 America cannot show immigration tendency

Application Guidelines: Colleges and universities pay attention to the comprehensive quality of students, including ordinary participation in social activities, which are beneficial to the application. Need to provide a detailed study plan, study purpose, return plan, etc., can not show a tendency to migrate.

Study abroad fee: It varies by region, and the central part is the cheapest. The tuition fee is 37,000-33.8 thousand yuan / year, and the living cost of accommodation is 45,000-12 thousand yuan / year. Scholarships are available, and tuition and accommodation fees are free of charge.

Score requirements: New TOEFL score of 100 or higher, or old TOEFL score of 600 or higher; business subjects need to take the G-MAT, and more than 700 points; computer majors need to take the GRE, and more than 1200 points; the average score of each subject in 4 years Above 85 points.

Part-time work policy: The legal part-time work is 20 hours a week. It is ideal to work in the school's international admissions office, with a salary of 75 yuan / hour or more. In addition, if you apply to be an administrator in the school dormitory, you can enjoy free accommodation or 3/4 treatment.

Popular institutions: UCLA,

When studying abroad, in a completely unfamiliar environment, how to adapt or even integrate into the life of studying abroad as soon as possible is the first problem that every international student faces. In solving this problem, I will involuntarily seek help from other Chinese students. However, in the process, the inherent circle has been slowly formed. Beiwai PASS Study Abroad recommends that, in order to maximize the purpose of studying abroad, Chinese students need to be more open and present themselves to local culture as a native. Beiwai PASS study abroad base put forward the following practical suggestions:

Reject otaku / otaku, familiar with local language and culture

Language is why many Chinese students shut themselves down to foreign cultures. Many international students are worried about incorrect language expressions when they first arrive abroad, and they trap themselves in the dormitory, which wastes a good opportunity to learn languages from the outside world and quickly improve their foreign language level. Chinese international students should go more, see more, and think more about the change between written English and daily life. Only by increasing their knowledge of the local culture and increasing their confidence in the language can they be more willing to make friends with foreigners. Walking on the street and looking at the various buildings and shops is also an understanding of the local culture. At the same time, shop signs, menus, etc. are all convenient learning tools. Similarly, when shopping, when you do nt understand the idiomatic sayings, you can watch beside others when they buy, and then imitate the conversation. Understand the speaking habits of the locals, improve from the details, and soon, there will be substantial improvements.

Establishment of circle of friends

Many Chinese students have found that many Chinese students are unwilling to participate in too many non-Chinese organizations and do not like to integrate into non-Chinese social circles, mainly because they think that they are not in the same way as Western classmates. But this attitude is very wrong. In order to avoid this situation, think about the topics you want to say before meeting foreign friends, and then talk to yourself. When you are ready, you won't be afraid to speak when you are worried that you are not right. In addition, as an international student, you can meet foreign friends by introducing each other or participating in school club activities. Alternatively, you can post on the school's forum to find foreign friends who are interested in Chinese culture or Chinese to solve this problem. Out of the inherent circle, taking the first step to communicate with foreign friends, in the process of cultural collision, not only improved the quality of their study abroad life, but also integrated into the culture of the country where they are located.

Professional choice influences social mentality

Mr. Zheng from Beiwai PASS Study Abroad said: Whether Chinese students like to be active in the "Chinese circle" depends on the age of the students and the professional courses they take. Students who usually prefer to work with classmates in their own country are mainly college and undergraduate students. They are relatively young. Most of them leave their parents to study and live in a foreign country for the first time. Students will naturally be more dependent and easily get a sense of security. Similar habits of living and rest, they usually like to go to the library to read together, eat in a restaurant together, or even travel together. This phenomenon is very common and normal. However, if students live and study with their Chinese counterparts for a long time, their English level will increase slowly, and their learning pressure will increase. For students who have graduated from the UK to study in the UK, there will be relatively few activities in the "Chinese circle", because their purpose of studying abroad is very clear, in order to feel the local culture and language atmosphere, and their thinking and social skills are relatively When they are mature, they will be more willing to make friends from different countries and get in touch with multiculturalism.

The business majors of British universities, including business administration, accounting, marketing, finance, international economics and trade, have been the most popular majors welcomed by Chinese students. The Chinese face in the classroom has continued to increase. Classmates and learning partners are inevitably Chinese. To a certain extent, their consciousness of using English is weakened, and their thinking about problems may be limited. If you want to avoid this kind of passive limitation, students may wish to relax their horizons and choose their favorite but relatively new majors, and the people and knowledge they will encounter in the learning process will be more brand new.

Sports help broaden social circles

The reason why Chinese students are susceptible to over-reliance on "Chinese-style circles" is because they lack confidence in their English level, and the culture and concept education they have encountered during their growth are not the same as those of British students. topic. Mr. Zheng from Beiwai PASS Study Base believes that Chinese students want to better integrate into the social circle of British students. On the one hand, they can learn together with them and promote friendship in various group discussions and cooperation, so that they can not only better understand the learning of British students. Modes and habits can also spark more thought sparks in the discussion, which can greatly promote the ability of English conversation and self-expression. On the other hand, they are more involved in British local cultural activities. On the campus, they participate in some of the more popular groups of local and international students, such as literary societies and opera associations. They can also participate in sports with them. Such as rowing boats, football, badminton, etc .; outside school hours, you can also participate in international student parties and parties organized by the school. These social modes that are not restricted by language and national borders are the best way to enhance mutual friendship.

In general, Chinese international students should relax their mindset and try to contact friends of different nationalities. In this way, the valuable experience gained during the limited study abroad process will be more than expected.

In March 2015, the French Higher Education Agency stated that the results of the college entrance examination will no longer be a mandatory requirement for high school graduates to apply for French undergraduate courses, and students who do not have the results of the college entrance examination can apply for French universities using the results of the college entrance examination.

"80 French public universities do not charge any tuition fees for international students. They only need to pay a registration fee of about 3,000 yuan and corresponding insurance fees." International students in France will receive the same tuition treatment as local students, and international students can enjoy "a study abroad , Multi-country experience, "because most French institutions set up exchange students to exchange studies with students from other French-speaking countries.

"International students who obtain a one-year Schengen visa in China will be replaced with the corresponding ID card in France. After obtaining the ID card, they can freely enter and leave the Schengen area." International students who are already in France can change the period as long as they pass the test. It is a new ID card for 2-3 years. It does not need to be replaced once a year.

"In France, social practice, attendance, and homework are all important." When students encounter problems, they must make an appointment with the professor before they can communicate. Students not only have to take notes in class, they also need to make full use of vacation time for social Practice and work. After the internship period for PhD and MS graduates in France, the time to find a job was extended from 6 months to 12 months. ^[2]

The application requirements for 2015 are Chinese nationality, born after October 2, 1988, holding an undergraduate diploma, excellent academic performance during school, and able to speak French, English or learning French (scholarship winners can choose French or French from French universities English-taught courses).

Also Erasmus scholarships are worthy of attention. The Erasmus Project is a higher education exchange program initiated by the European Union, which aims to establish academic exchanges and cooperation between Europe and the world through cooperation between EU countries and third countries. The program unites multi-national universities, companies, teaching and research institutions to provide non-EU students with scholarships including tuition and living expenses. Data released by the European Commission in 2014 show that from 2012 to 2013, 270,000 college students received Erasmus scholarship funding. ^[3]