HOW TO REACH ABROAD:-
I strongly believe that nothing is impossible just needed the time management (hit the ball at the right time), self confidence & the most important (why, what, when, & how) always ask yourself why I want to do this, what I will achieve, when I will achieve & how I will.
Ok ok…. I don’t want to be old guy of 60+, friends this is my small effort to tell youabout some of the resources available to reach abroad; I will be more than happy if some other people join me in this effort to share their views & ideas.
According to me the best sequential option for higher studies are…. USA / Canada / Australia/ UK / Netherlands / Singapore etc…..(changes according to interest of people)
Note: NOW Off campus work permit is available in Canada, now you can work & learn, once you finish your 1 semesters in Canadian university with good grades you can work off campus for 20 hrs legally…
I) For student:
If you want to be a student then:-
1) Plan at least 2 yr ahead that you want to move out decide your destination, which country you want to go. Because different countries have different system.
2) Decide which university & discipline you want to be. If you are going for Masters or PhD, you have to do lot of home work likewise creating your resume, SOP statement of purpose (i.e. why u want to join PhD/ M.S. in particular university in particular area). Contact (email/fax) as many professors as you can in your area & convince them that you are the right candidate for the research work. Once if you convince a professor it’s easy for rest. Moreover getting funding from professor. Is always easy than from any where else.
Some Useful link for writing Resume or SOP
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Resume |
Statement of Purpose (SOP) |
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http://www.statementofpurpose.com/essay_sam.
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2) http://www.careerperfect.com/content/resume-writing-help-sample-resumes/ |
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How to Locate University:-
It’s a very tough decision because it needs lot of research, reading, guidance & information.
- Select country first.
- Select university according to ranks don’t go for all higher ranked university take some from middle ranked university too.(list on next page)
- Check the discipline you want to study. Also check the funding available,
- Tuition fees & other fees.
- Always do a comparative study between universities. Mark all +ve & -ve points & always check you options available.
- Check with the professor for the funds available for you.
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University List |
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USA |
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/
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CANADA |
http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/our_universities/index_e.html
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UK
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http://www.infozee.com/indiatimes/index/univs-uk.htm
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http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/members/
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New Zeeland |
http://www.infozee.com/indiatimes/index/univs-nz.htm
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International |
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Australia |
IT’S IMP STEP
3) Now, when you are selecting your university / professor/ area of study SIMULTANEOUSLY you have to prepare for exams of GRE (Graduate record Examination ) & TOEFL / IELTS (Test of English as a Foreign Language ) (International English Language System)
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BOOKS |
Free Online Material for test preparation of GRE / Toefl |
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IELTS |
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USA |
YES |
YES |
NO |
Barrons Guide |
http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/ed4you.html
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CANADA |
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YES |
YES |
Kaplan |
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AUSTRALIA |
** |
YES |
YES |
Princeton |
toeflpractice.ets.org/ |
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UK |
NA |
YES |
YES |
Etc.. |
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GERMANY/ NETHERLAND |
NA |
YES |
YES |
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NOTE:
**: Some times university may ask depending on the university
NA : I don’t have much information, kindly add the information.
(Don’t Just Give Up Practise Practise Practise Practise Practise Practise Practise Practise Practise Practise Practise Practise & more practise)
4) Funding:
The main funding resource is from the university & the professor you choose, so it’s very critical & important to arrange for your funds from day one.
- Find in the university itself (do online research about university/department/professor). To get scholarship/ awards etc.
- Ask your professor for any TA (Teaching Assistance)/ RA (Research Assistance) after your admission is confirmed.
- Indian government is also providing scholarships to study in abroad (establish some contact in government to get that schlorship) http://education.nic.in/htmlweb/scho.htm
Following Some of the sites which talks about scholarships. Moreover Netherlands / Germany & many Universities in UK are free for higher education.
FINIDING SCHLORSHIP IS ALWAYS DIFFICULT…
Money money….I don’t have money to pay my tuition, to buy my ticket or to pay anything, its so expensive!!!!!!! I know lot of people will only give advice to you but no one will financially help you.
So, what you think …you will give up …NO don’t ever give up there are lot of ways…you can take Bank loan from Indian Banks……have full faith in your self & your hard work… things will be fine.
Consider if you don’t get any scholarship just prepare your self for hard work… Your days will be long very long…studying & working together is not fun…but believe me it’s the experience with which you can learn the real meaning of life off course it’s a hardship but results will be unbelievable.
“Don’t beg ….fight for your Right”
5) Application Packet :
Once you finalise your main 10 -15 university write them to send you the application packet which will take some time (a month or two) to reach you or if you are comfortable do your application procedure online.
Document needed are listed in the application kit, but in general documents are
- Application forms (for fall or winter term as deadline are differs)
- Proper application fees
- Resume, SOP & Research Proposal if any (for PhD)
- Certified degree document.
- Reference letter (get reference letter from your previous (1) employer & (2-3) college/ university; in general)
- Passport photo etc.
- Its very important that your application packet must reach university before the deadline (DHL- student benefit program)
6) After getting Admission : (Getting VISA)
Congratulation!!!!! Once you get your admission letter it’s the time for getting your VISA / Study permit.
Now it’s very different from country to country but in generally document needed are:-
- Cover letter with all enclosure enclosed.
- Fully filled Visa Application
- Admission letter or I-20
- Letter from university specifying yearly expenditure i.e break-up of tuition fees & leaving expense.
- Letter from University about Scholarship / Assistance ship / funding if you are getting one.
- All Academic documents including your 10th / 12th std. Bachelor etc…
- Financial Proof:-
- Certified by an Char tent Accountant or advocate Summary page of all funding available then attach all other
- 1) Scholarship/ Assistance letter 2) Bank Certificate for balance amount 3) if you are taking bank loan letter from bank specifying amount available. 4) Liquid asset (Cash / Bonds / provident fund/shares etc) & Solid asset (Home / Farm/ Land./ vehicles etc..) 5) Sponsorship letter / Affidavit form relatives or parents.
- Employer Letter (if you are working) (must include time, position & duties specified).
Note: Prepare your file well in advance so that you don’t have to rush on time, go through the visa document & all photocopied document must be attested by an NOTARY or ADVOCATE. No need to submit original document unless specified.
Now, friends once your VISA is done book your ticket also contact Indian Student Association for accommodation & orientation. Try to find any friend from the University, you can also request your Department, Graduate Student Association, International Student Association of the particular university to help you out and all this association are in the university to help new / international students.
This people will also help you for the things you need to bring {winter cloth (hand glows, sweater, socks, muffler etc), winter shoes (woodland, lee-cooper-one pair, formal shoe – one pair) Formal Shirt Pant (2-3 pair), Thermal, Jeans T-Shirt (4 -5 pairs), Cooker, Pan, Spoon, Plate, Glass, Medicines (with proper prescription), 4-5 pair of spectacles, Underwear (at least 12-15 in winter condition). 100-200 $ cash Etc…
So, Best Luck for all….“Do the Best to Achieve the Best”….
For more details, isourabha@yahoo.com
Contact Persons:-
Visvanath Meshram (raj_narnaware@yahoo.com) (1-403-275-7165)
Raj Narnavare (vishmeshram@yahoo.ca) (1-780-993-7128)
Sourabha Ingle (isourabha@yahoo.com) (1-403-891-2189)