What do Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Bill Clinton and George Soros have in common? They all studied abroad. While it isn’t the only way to become a world leader or billionaire, it certainly provides an amazing opportunity to broaden your mind and meet new people who can shape your future career.
If you’ve been thinking about studying overseas in 2010 but are not sure where to start then StudyLink can help. In this article we’ve come up with ten sure-fire ways to make sure you’re studying somewhere else in the world this year.
1. Make a commitment
Studying abroad is a commitment you make to yourself, for your own future. It’s not easy. You need to be ready to work hard, to adapt to a new culture, to immerse yourself in a new language. But it may just be the best thing you ever do in your life, and it could change the way you see yourself and the way you see the world.
So make sure you know exactly why you want to study abroad. Where will it take you? What will you achieve with your international degree? Write it down and stick it on your wall. Be positive and believe in yourself.
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Posted January 21st, 2010
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Thank you so much for joining the StudyLink community of students who want an international education. We have been working hard over the last 6 months to bring you exciting new services to make your study abroad journey quicker, easier and more fun!
Is this you?
- I am a student interested in study abroad
- I want to research my worldwide course options on one website
- I want to compare courses from providers worldwide and save my preferences
- I want personalised course recommendations based on my needs
- I’d like to get free destination guides and personal statement writing guides
- I’d like free, unbiased advice from study abroad experts and students who have already ‘been there and done that’
- I’d like to get free advice about how to apply for a student visa or how to complete my university application
- I want to get regular news and articles on studying abroad
Well, StudyLink has listened to you, and thousands of other students, and can’t wait to show you our new web services which will give you all of this – and more!
Come back on Monday 1st February 2010 to see what we are talking about.
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Posted January 20th, 2010
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Don’t miss out on your course of choice: Important deadlines for your application
Australia and New Zealand – Apply now to start in July/August 2010. Application deadlines are approaching. Applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis and the earlier you apply, the earlier you will have an answer from the institutions. Submit your application and supporting documents as soon as possible.
If you applied to start in February/March 2010, you should be arriving at your study location, finding accommodation, and getting settled in.
USA and Canada – The main term starts in September but several start dates are available throughout the year. You can still submit your application to start in September. Application deadlines vary and we encourage you to apply well in advance for best consideration and to allow time to apply for a visa.
UK – Submit your application to StudyLink now to start in September 2010, the UK’s main term. It is best to get your application in early as some courses will start to fill up. Submit your application and supporting documents as soon as possible.
If you applied to start in January/February 2010, you should be arriving at your study location, finding accommodation, and getting settled in.
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Posted January 20th, 2010
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Deakin University student Sahil Balotra was selected to share his story of life as an international student on the Australia Network website.
The Student Postcards program is a great place to find out what it is really like to study in Australia, with video postcards revealing everything from study style, food and work to culture shock and friendships.
Sahil is studying biotechnology at Deakin University’s Geelong campus, just outside of Melbourne. Originally from Punjab in the north of India, he found it hard to adjust to the many differences at first.
“There are many cultural differences,” he says in his video postcard. “They enjoy so much freedom here – every child can follow their own dreams. They treat everyone as equal. The teachers treat the students like their friends.”
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Posted January 20th, 2010
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