Studying abroad sounds like a dream, but making it happen comes with a lot of challenges.
MANILA, Philippines – The “grad student sa Europe” life definitely looks good from the outside. If you’ve seen that viral tweet, you know it’s easy to idealize it as a lot ofBut the road tois not as easy as it seems. Before you can even enjoy eating lunch at parks and spending weekends at museums, you basically have to turn your life on its head – which is not an easy thing to do, especially if you have a stable career, a comfortable home, and a routine that works for you.
Before you even leave the country, you’ll already be spending a lot of money on things like English language tests, visa application fees, medical exams, and health insurance. And then, aside from paying tuition fees, you also need to be able to afford the cost of living in your target country. Keep in mind that when you’re on a student visa in most countries, you won’t be allowed to work full-time, so you’ll really need a certain amount set aside for living expenses.
If you have the credentials for it, there are a number of scholarships you can apply for that fund graduate students to different degrees – from covering all of their expenses entirely to providing a certain amount to help ease the costs. If you are fortunate enough, you might also be able to ask your parents or relatives for a loan.
Before you leave, make sure you have a clean bill of health, and if you’re receiving regular treatment or taking medication for certain conditions, talk to your doctor about how you might be able to continue these treatments while abroad. It might also be a good idea to purchase health insurance before you leave – though for some countries such as the United Kingdom, you’re required to pay a health surcharge anyway in case you need to avail of health care while you’re there.
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