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This is the 3rd video of the 'Science & Career' YouTube channel.This video is about some misconceptions/myths & facts of Higher Study Abroad.I've created this video. I believe that it will be helpful for everyone especially those who have a dream to study abroad.

The entire process of realizing your study abroad goals is like a marathon. Each step, right from research and planning to execution, has to be taken with great care. Any wrong decision at this point would have long term implications that might not be feasible with regards to your career goals. 

Many students do not plan an approach to their study abroad plans and panic at the last minute. This haphazard approach leads to disappointment and heartbreak. It can also lead to huge financial losses for your family and can waste a whole year of your career. The good thing is that avoiding such mistakes will eliminate doubt and disaster, and can ensure a great career. 

So what exactly are these mistakes, and how should students avoid them? Here is a list of 6 mistakes which students should avoid while thinking of studying abroad: 

Going for the popular choice of study destination: 

Many students just go for popular study destinations, without much analysis. Most students from the Asian Community go for English speaking countries, such as the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. While these countries indeed consist of some of the best universities, there are other study destinations as well consisting of some of the world’s best universities for individual subjects. 

Another thing that needs to be considered is the culture and industry around a particular place. Germany is popular for not only its courses but its history as well in engineering. The first country that comes to your mind when you think of art and fashion in France. If you are searching for a degree in music and filmmaking, the UK is second to none. Countries of the Asia-Pacific region offer the best courses in hospitality and hotel management. So, evidently, your choice of the country should also be dependent on the area of study you want to specialize in.  As per the reputation of the country with respect to imparting education in the concerned field and the industry culture, you should make your choices.

Your homework should not end the moment your admissions are finalized. You must research extensively before heading abroad. Acquaint yourself with the laws and social norms of your study abroad country. Try to learn the local language as much as you can. Also, get to know about the local facilities and plan your expenses. You can get a good idea of what it is like to study abroad. 

Underestimating cumulative study abroad costs

Students often underestimate or miscalculate the cumulative study abroad costs. There are many costs besides the tuition fee - such as accommodation costs (on/off campus), living costs (Food, Transportation costs, Utility Bills (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, etc.), insurance costs, the minimum amount to be maintained in the bank, mandatory insurance costs (if any) and other miscellaneous costs.

Ignoring these costs can lead to blunderous calculations. Once you reach your study abroad destination, it’s not easy to ask your parents to make transactions on an everyday basis. Plus, if you’ve estimated your cumulative study cost to be less than what it actually turns out to be, there are chances of your family not having enough funds to support you. 

A proper analysis of the finances and financial aid is essential. There are many scholarships available for your study abroad plans which you might not be aware of. These scholarships can sometimes cover literally all your costs. Also, education loans at low-interest rates would put less burden on your parents and can be easily covered when you get your job. 

Delaying the payment of application fee and documentation 

All universities mention the last dates and deadlines for various procedures on this website. It is important for students to respect these deadlines, and adhere to them. Foreign universities receive thousands of applications from international students every year. Punctuality is taken into account while assessing student’s profiles. 

In fact, students who first send in their applications give admission committees enough time to go through their applications, analyze and assess them. As the deadline draws closer, the number of applications peak and that is when admission committees are in a hurry to go through profiles, and hence, rejection is quicker. Payment of application fee and processing of all documents need to be done in a timely manner, and any delay can hurt your chances of admission this year.  

Having the misconception that you will not have to show the proof of funds 

Proof of funds is essential and needs to be presented especially while applying for the student visa. Ignoring this aspect can directly result in the rejection of your visa. The study abroad country’s embassy or high commission wants to ensure that you would have enough funds to support your stay in the country for the duration of your study and thereafter when needed. 

Your parent’s bank income statements and your own bank statements can be used to show proof of funds. If your loan has already been approved, the Loan Approval Letter should be included among your documents to present proof of funds. This would again assure the visa authorities that you have enough funds to support your stay.

Taking the visa process for granted 

The study abroad visa process is far from easy. Popular study destinations like the US, Canada and Australia receive hundreds of thousands of applications a year. A lot of them get rejected as well if the embassies are not convinced of the student. In fact, visas have been rejected for simple reasons such as not enclosing the proof of taking IELTS. 

Your passport should be ready and renewed for the period of your stay. The visa form needs to be duly filled, and the payment receipt, as well as a copy of the interview appointment letter, should also be included. Your birth certificate, university offer letter, passport photo and academic certificates should also be included. Check the immigration website of the country you are visiting, and make sure all the documents are valid and in place, before applying.

Not seeking external guidance or counselling

Students sometimes abstain from external guidance out of shyness or because of fear of getting exploited by counsellors. But genuine counsellors only charge you for valid services and ensure that you don’t miss out on anything in your study abroad processing. Plus, such counsellors provide helpful advice and tips for students studying abroad. 

Good study abroad counsellors can guide you about everything, including coaching for IELTS/TOEFL, college selection, application processing, visa processing, loans, scholarships, foreign exchange, travel, insurance, accommodation, banking and other things to do and expect while studying abroad. 

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