STUDYING ABROAD- Mr. Edwards

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-27125034

• Who?• Why? • What?• How are the courses

different?• Personal experiences

Reasons why and location?• University tuition fees in the UK

(57%)• Gain credit for their field of

study (33%)• Chance to improve language

skills (26%)• Travel overseas (20%)• Have a ‘unique adventure’

(19%)• Improve job prospects (17%)• Build self confidence (15%)• Establish international careers

(15%)

MOST POPULAR

- US- AUSTRALIA- FRANCE- GERMANY

CANADA

Issues to consider:

• Academic scholarships• SAT exams/VISA’s• Distance, homesick• Added finance• A foreign degree?• Research and cultural experience?