Preparing for an Education Abroad Ananda Astrini Muhammad

Why Indonesia Should Invest in International Education?

1) Indonesians will gain mutual understanding2) Indonesians will be able to live with and understand other

people and cultures outside of the classroom3) Bring back graduates who will be able to develop their

community, environment, people, and government.

(Source: Dr. Allan Goodman’s Speech, President of the Institute of International Education)

Our Government’s Efforts

Scholarships from Other Countries

Pre-Application Preparation

For Students• Learn the TOEFL ITP, iBT,

IELTS in advance• Learn the GRE/GMAT in

advance• Save money to pay for tests• Identify the specialization

you would like to pursue

For Graduates• Learn the TOEFL ITP, iBT,

IELTS in advance• Learn the GRE/GMAT in

advance• Save money to pay for tests• Identify the specialization

you would like to pursue

Pre-Application Preparation

For Students• Identify which country suits

your specialization best• Identify your target

scholarships• Be active in university

organizations and/or community organizations

• Study hard for a GPA 3,5>

For Graduates• Identify which country suits

your specialization best• Identify your target

scholarships• Do volunteer work or be active

in community organizations• Gain work experience

(especially if GPA 3,0<)

Application Process

1. Be aware of the deadlines2. Download application form(s)3. Identify the supporting documents4. Fill in the application form(s)5. Make corrections6. Ask someone to read your application

and essay(s)7. Check and recheck your application

package8. Pay attention to the postal requirements

My Suggestions (Based on Experience)

1. Read successful stories of scholarship awardees on the internet.

2. Do not rely on one source of information.

3. Never rely on secondary information.

4. Attend Education Expos and scholarship information sessions.

Margaret Thatcher

Failure is success if we learn from it.

You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it .

Malcolm Forbes