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Q:
What if I don‘t know what to study?
A:
It is normal for students not to know what they want to study, but to know that they want to study abroad. To begin with
our counselors can send you a general list of popular programs in North American and European institutions. This will help
you towards making a decision.
Q:
What do you want to study?
A:
Once you’ve decided which subject you would like to study we will send you a list of institutions offering your desired
program. Then we can narrow down the selection based on the other factors which are important to you. Bear in mind that
there are likely dozens of programs matching your initial idea!
Q:
Where do you want to study?
A:
When you are certain about your program, it’s time to decide on the location, which will also serve as your home for quite
a long time. Our partner institutions are spread from East to West throughout North America as well as across Europe. Think
about the climate and environment you prefer: big cities for opportunities or tight-knit communities for closeness? If you
know the city or state/province you want to study in we can provide you with a list of the closest institutions alongside their
programs. Turn to maps on page 12 or 32 to get an idea.
Q:
Is price a big issue for you?
A:
If so, you should consider the advantages of a college or regional university over a large institution. Colleges are usually
cheaper, have lower admission requirements and smaller class sizes. Colleges can also offer easy transfers to many major
universities.
Q:
What about TOEFL or IELTS?
A:
There are a lot of advantages to taking the IELTS, TOEFL, Test DAF or DELE test. Having a standardized test score gives you
the ultimate flexibility in choosing your college or university. You won‘t need to do any more English classes as you go on to
your academic program either. TOEFL or IELTS are generally required for bigger research types of universities. It’s also always
a good idea to practice taking tests before you start university!
Q:
Will you need to work while you‘re going to college?
A:
If you need to work to earn money while you‘re studying it‘s possible to get an off campus work permit in Canada while
you‘re attending university. With this you can work up to 20 hours per week while you are attending school. You can also work
full-time during the summers. In the US, there are fewer opportunities to work, but the Wentworth Institute of Technology
offers an internship program.
Q:
What if I want to immigrate?
A:
Generally, it’s better to come and do your studies before you decide for sure that you want to immigrate. When the time is
right,
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or your agent will introduce you to the right professionals.
At the moment, Canada offers more immigration paths on federal and provincial levels. In Canada there are defined routes for graduates
who want to immigrate. Some areas of Canada are so desperate for trained people they even offer to pay back up to 50% of college
tuition to people who are willing to move there. In the USA students at some universities will have an opportunity to receive a working
visa after graduation, valid for up to 1 year. After that, you will probably need an employer’s support to have a chance of continuing the
immigration process.
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