What are the Expectations of Today’s International Students ?

We always talk about study abroad options and destinations, how many are going to this country and that country, how beneficial education and experience will be for the international students, but seldom do we try to know how students think, what do they prioritize while choosing an education destination, what affects them or attracts them to a particular university. While choosing the country, university, and a program to study in, international students consider various factors which are underlying and do not come to the surface. Today we would like to explore the most important part of the process, what international students think.

Graduate Outcomes : Students need to be sure that the university they are going to, offer them a sound professional path and paves a solid professional foundation for them after the study program. So, universities enrolling international students must know that graduate outcome is extremely important for students while choosing the university.

University Rankings : The reputation and rankings of a particular university matter the most and it has no end for aspiring students. It has been clear based on several dependable research studies that students take rankings seriously. So, make sure the university or program rankings are highlighted and manage to catch students’ attention.

Internships : The level of hands-on work experience opportunities, to expose students, to what professional life would look like an opportunity to interact with industry experts, also shapes their decision making, for them a stage to horn their skills and become professionally eligible through it and so that it is very important. These kinds of skills were not taught in schools and colleges back home and hence they decide to come to the foreign land to study. Thus, internships and practical exposure are non-negotiables.

Return On Investment : It is typical Indian mentality to think about return on investment, Studying Abroad is costly, so it is extremely important to think about the opportunity cost of studying before enrolling. Students are concern about funding and fees forthright, as they do not like to be kept waiting on it. They want to know what it costs, whether they think it is worth it or if they can afford it. These are important parameters for them and earlier known the better.

Accommodation : Going to a new country, there is already a lot of uncertainty, one thing that ticks the box in terms of choosing a particular university, sound living space.

Visa Success Rate : Other important thing that has come into play in the study abroad plethora is the high number of visa rejections students are facing in countries like Australia and Canada when compared to earlier times, so students now preparing themselves for a backup plan in terms of other destinations, so they are much more prepared and flexible in their head.

Quick Turnaround Time : One more thing that really works with potential modern-day students is quick response. They like and appreciate responses from universities within a 24-hour period and do not have the patience to wait for days or weeks.

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