As, most Indian students prefer studying in the USA or UK. Here’s a quick guide and preparation that covers the key points that every Indian student should be aware of while going for studies overseas.
Buy the curriculum books you need from India
Books can be very expensive abroad especially if you’re going for study in UK or USA. Some are suggested as compulsory reading for the course. Unlike India where you can find a pirate copy of the book, in countries like USA and UK you cannot find the same.
You cannot go to a Xerox shop and copy the chapters you need either (bad engineering habits!). Since, you’d be going against the copyright law. And, photocopying is not that cheap.
Build a little survival kit for the early days
Maggi and other ready to eat meal packets won’t last for long. You will need to start cooking soon. Instead of taking a month’s supply of food items, prefer desi food, carry a cooker. Also if you are planning to study in UK then Indian cuisines are already famous there look for a decent Indian food serving hotel.
Shop for the best deals for airfare
If you are planning to study in USA that look for the best deal for air ticket, try to book them before the holiday season as most students will be leaving for home by that time.
Take care of your foreign exchange requirements
When travelling to study in UK do keep a hold on proper foreign exchange requirements. Make a list of the expenses you think will already be spent. Also, ensure that you have all the proper currency notes of the country you going for study.
Buy the curriculum books you need from India
Books can be very expensive abroad especially if you’re going for study in UK or USA. Some are suggested as compulsory reading for the course. Unlike India where you can find a pirate copy of the book, in countries like USA and UK you cannot find the same.
You cannot go to a Xerox shop and copy the chapters you need either (bad engineering habits!). Since, you’d be going against the copyright law. And, photocopying is not that cheap.
Build a little survival kit for the early days
Maggi and other ready to eat meal packets won’t last for long. You will need to start cooking soon. Instead of taking a month’s supply of food items, prefer desi food, carry a cooker. Also if you are planning to study in UK then Indian cuisines are already famous there look for a decent Indian food serving hotel.
Shop for the best deals for airfare
If you are planning to study in USA that look for the best deal for air ticket, try to book them before the holiday season as most students will be leaving for home by that time.
Take care of your foreign exchange requirements
When travelling to study in UK do keep a hold on proper foreign exchange requirements. Make a list of the expenses you think will already be spent. Also, ensure that you have all the proper currency notes of the country you going for study.
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