The UK: Can It Be a Good Destination for My Overseas Study?
Thinking about abroad studies! Is the United Kingdom (UK) the best destination? This kind of question usually strikes us. Yes, Obviously the UK offers several opportunities for international students to have an enjoyable experience, develop and appreciate different perspectives, and make new friends as well.
It is often said that studying in the UK costs heavily. However, different sorts of scholarships are available for international students. To identify the scholarships offered, we can check the universities’ websites.
If you’re dreaming of completing your studies in the UK but need funding, different types of scholarships can make your dream a reality. The scholarships such as global scholarship, country-specific scholarship, and science and research funding support are available there.
To be selected for the abroad studies in the UK, you are required to be identified on the basis of certain criteria, that is your Visa Officer might want to know your reasons to join the chosen university in the UK, and s/he should be convinced that you are a genuine student; and that’s why you will return your home after completing your studies there. The following types of questions can be asked to you by your Visa Officer:
• Why did you select the UK for higher studies?
• What course have you selected and why?
• How is the course you chose relevant to your previous studies?
• What is the location of the university or ex-college?
• Would you return to the UK for higher studies if you are awarded a UK degree?
The applicants can be asked these and many more questions.
Many students at universities study and work in the UK. They can take up a part-time job. As an international student, there may be restrictions on the total number of hours the students can work. A sticker in the passport should mention the work hours you are allowed. Usually, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week and full-time during vacations. This depends upon the policy of the UK so that this rule can be changed from time to time. Additionally, universities provide information about work hour guidelines so that you can dedicate sufficient time to your studies.
After meeting the university’s minimum English requirements, it is possible to enrol in a course to improve your language skills. You can check to find that whether your university has a language support facility to help in improving your speaking, listening and writing skills or not.
You can reach out to the University and seek clarification or a reason for the delay. Usually, A CAS Number is issued to an international student four months before the commencement of the program.
If you fail a year, you will get a chance to retake your exams. Furthermore, if you fail again, you will have to retake the entire year at that university. Alternatives are that you drop out or consider switching to a new subject. Underperforming in coursework assignments will hurt your average grade, but you may be allowed to resubmit in some cases. In this case, you may receive counseling and study advice from a student advisor to improve your overall performance.
The average class time may be varied from 15 to 25 hours per week. However, the exact number of hours depends on your subject and university. Also, you may find timetable expectations listed on the course descriptions on the university website.
A UK student visa covers free medical treatment, including emergency or hospital care. This also means that you do not have to apply for medical insurance when studying in the UK. As an international student, you will receive a reduced price on dental care at an NHS dentist.
In time, you would be able to settle into the new lifestyle and focus well on your studies. However, if you still feel stressed and have other factors weighing in on you, you can always reach out to your tutor about your academic concerns. Moreover, you can get support from the student welfare officer. You can get in touch with your students’ union to provide general welfare support regarding any other issues that you may be experiencing.
In conclusion, it can be said that the UK is considered as one of the best destinations for overseas studies for Nepalese students. Several opportunities may be waiting for you to have an enjoyable experience, develop and appreciate different perspectives, and make new friends as well.