Although there has been a craze for studying abroad in our country in recent years, those who have not been exposed to studying abroad before may not know what are the necessary conditions for studying abroad. But only by understanding these conditions can you better prepare yourself for going abroad. Next, I will briefly introduce to you what are the necessary conditions for studying abroad?
The conditions required to study abroad include: language, finance, visa, self-care ability, etc.
1. Language requirements
Each country where students study abroad has language requirements. Studying in Commonwealth countries such as the UK mainly depends on IELTS scores. Applicants generally require IELTS scores of 6.0 or above. In North America, TOEFL is used as the standard. Generally, applicants must have a TOEFL score of 90 or above. Some countries that do not use English as the assessment will have different language requirements, such as Japan, Germany, and France. Different schools and majors will also have different language requirements.
2. Financial requirements
Financial conditions are necessary. The total cost of studying abroad in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia for one year is more than 300,000. In terms of academic length, a bachelor's degree generally takes 3-4 years, while a master's degree takes 1-2 years.
3. Visa requirements
The passport of a study abroad visa is the nationality and identity certificate of the holder, while the visa is the permission of a sovereign country for foreign citizens or their own citizens to enter, exit or pass through the country. Proof of license. Visas are generally endorsed on the passport, and some are endorsed on other travel documents that replace the passport. Some also issue separate visas.
4. Ability to be independent
Studying abroad requires you to deal with many things independently, sometimes even emergencies. The independence mentioned here is not just as simple as eating and dressing, but also involves social interaction, getting along with teachers, choosing courses, planning for further studies, and even financial management.
The negative news about international students often seen in the media is often caused by the students' lack of the above-mentioned abilities, and those who are more successful in studying abroad are largely because of the above-mentioned abilities. The problem is handled relatively well. Therefore, it is necessary to consciously strengthen the ability to think independently and handle problems independently before studying abroad.
Preparation for studying abroad
1. Have a comprehensive understanding of the political, economic, cultural background, educational system and academic level of the country where you intend to study.
2. Comprehensively understand and master the situation of foreign schools, including history, tuition fees, academic system, majors, teaching staff, teaching facilities, academic status, number of students, etc. Pay special attention to the number of international students in the school. How many Chinese students are studying among them? In addition, it is necessary to confirm whether the diploma issued by the school is recognized by our country.
3. What is the school’s accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance conditions?
4. Does the school have an overseas study agency in China authorized to recruit students?
5. Study visa status.
6. Does the country’s government allow international students to work legally?
7. The employment status of this major in the country.
8. Can I immigrate after graduation?