How to choose the Best country
What is your field of interest?
Selecting the course of your interest should be the top priority. When you understand which field/course you want to do, short listing the country will be easier.
What is the visa process for the country?
Some countries like Canada have an immigration-friendly work permit program along with a post-graduation work permit program. Getting a PR in countries like Canada, Australia, Germany, New Zealand is a lot easier.
visa is important to choose the best country in the world
Visa is an important step and you must take into consideration the process.
How affordable is the country?
Study abroad programs aren’t always affordable. So it’s important to consider the overall expenses involved. It’s important to find the ROI (return on investment) on your education in a country abroad. As a student who will spend a lot of time, effort, and money on their education, this is a crucial step.
For this, you must take into account-
Tuition fee
Accommodation and food costs
Charges for taking entrance test/exams (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS)
Cost of transportation
Miscellaneous expenses like costs of buying books, paying for WiFi, laundry bills, etc.
Scholarships offered
The expense of studying abroad in a country will vary depending on the location, courses, and university you choose.
Are there any scholarship programs?
There is a multitude of scholarships international students can apply for, in any country. But the best ones are those offered by the government of the country itself. These scholarships can cover your entire tuition fees, accommodation costs, etc. So make sure to explore your options with this factor in mind. This way, you won’t be skipping out on countries due to financial reasons.
How safe is the country?
With crime rates increasing the world over, parents are concerned about their child’s well-being. Pick a country that has lower crime rates and choose universities that are in safer areas. Universities have on-campus accommodations that include higher security for students with strict guidelines.
Take factors like transportation, emergency resources, and 24×7 support into consideration while selecting a country. Connect with students who have traveled to your desired location and get to know more about safety.
best country in the world should have safety laws in place
Make a list of all the places you want to travel to whilst having all your safety measures in place.
Can you find a community?
Traveling to another country for education can be a scary experience. But things can become easier when you have a community around you. Even though you may think you know a country’s culture, you may still face culture shock. Find out which country has a stronger community of the people that you identify with.
Initially, this may be useful, as you will have some sense of familiarity. Friendly people, familiar food, and comfortable routines fall under the factors that can make your move a lot easier. This will help you learn and adapt to the culture faster while not being homesick!
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What is their native language?
English is the most widely accepted language in the world if you count both the native and the nonnative speakers. However, only counting native speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the most commonly spoken language. Understanding the language of a foreign country you will be staying in – be it France, Norway, Spain, or Sweden – is important.
Learning the basics is essential when traveling outside college or applying for a job. Since it can get challenging to constantly use Google translate, it’s better to know and understand bits of the language even before you fly abroad. This will show you respect the culture and are making efforts to learn which will help you fit in better.