Unconventional Times For Studying Abroad
We give thanks we are alive and well during this season around the world. Many of you feel like your dreams to study abroad have been halted due to the times we are in. With the constant change in rules and regulations and border shutdowns, the future to study abroad can seem bleak. Here at Lifelong Collab, we want to share that it is a good time to sit down and start the process to study abroad.
Many schools around the world have felt the financial and cultural burden these unconventional times have brought. International students pay for tuition, books, food, accommodation, transportation, and bring a unique perspective to student campuses across the world. Many schools have identified this obstacle they are facing and working with governments to safely open their borders to international students, even some attempting to include them as essential travellers. International students bring capital and expertise to the school and host nation.
Countries such as Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia have slowly initiated protocols for international students arriving that encourages the smooth transition once they finish their 14-day quarantine. In addition, many of these nations have policies where if you study with the college or university online while awaiting your visa results, it will count as time served in your post-graduate work permit eligibility requirement.
Secondly, due to human labour being weakened because of the pandemic, it has shifted the demands of the workforce. Many international schools have added more value to their programs to meet the needs of the times which will increase your employability in the future. As a result, if a student wants to stay in the host country in the future, it will be an advantage during this time as certain sectors in your host nation are in a labour shortage. Therefore, the need to preserve their reputation alongside the labour shortage means schools need to fill the needs of the marketplace.
Many commonwealth nations have released their study permit stats and it looks like they are all in favour of increasing study permits. The key to ensuring your dreams become a reality is research, research, research. Figuring out what occupation and program you are in favour of and how does your personality brings the success of your job and business prospects. Secondly, assessing your financial circumstances is pivotal for a successful outcome in your study abroad journey. If finances are an issue, there are options such as scholarships you can investigate into. This will require time and research in finding applications you are eligible for and writing short or lengthy essays that are often required. Looking for financial resources is a part-time job of its own, so please prepare and plan to ensure you have enough time between being accepted into an educational institution and applying for immigration in regard to your scholarship process.
However, if you are looking for assistance during this journey, Lifelong Collab is an educational brand that is here to assist. We offer international student recruitment services, and we specialize in studying in Canada. If you require assistance, feel free to book an appointment on our services page. Good luck in your study abroad journey. The time is now.
