Q&A for How to Study Abroad

The criteria is different for each college and study abroad program, so be sure to check what the requirements are for your college.

You can pick a country that has a host family and a host school available. The more that you know about the place that you want, the more that you will feel safe.

Look at universities in the Netherlands. Education there is very good, and I know the VU and UVA in Amsterdam have excellent psychology programs. At several universities in Holland, there's a program called PPLE, where your first year is interdisciplinary with psychology, politics and economics, then the second year you choose one of these, and in your case, you can continue with psychology. In this way you do specialize, but you have a lot more to offer as you can look at subjects from different perspectives.

It completely depends on your school, the study abroad program, etc. Some programs may not have any GPA requirements at all.

Yes. You can study at any time and at any age, and it may actually be easier to get a scholarship in your 30s than in your 20s or teens.

Yes, of course, you will need a student visa at least. Check with your embassy and/or program of study to determine what else will be required.

Mexico, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, and Slovakia are known for their budget-friendly programs. These countries provide a good education with lower tuition fees and reasonable living costs compared to places like the US or the UK. Check specific university details for tuition and living expenses.

Create a presentation to demonstrate your seriousness. Include statistics showing the benefits of international experience, such as becoming more well-rounded or earning more money. Use visuals and infographics to make it engaging. Present at least three school options to show you've considered multiple possibilities.

According to Top University rankings for Data Science, some of the best universities include MIT, Carnegie Mellon, UCB, Oxford, Harvard, NUS, ETH Zurich, UOT, The HK University of Science, and EPFL.

According to the Find MBA education network, some of the best programs for shipping are at Copenhagen Business School, Middlesex University Business School, BI Norwegian Business School, ALBA Graduate Business School, and others.

UBC, UOT, UOA, McGill, and Waterloo are all prestigious universities. It depends on the lifestyle you prefer: UBC is in a laidback, diverse city surrounded by nature; UOT is in Canada's biggest city with lots to do; McGill offers amazing culture, cheap eats, and a great nightlife, but a knowledge of French can be beneficial.

The "best" country for mechanical engineering can vary based on a range of factors, including the quality of education, job opportunities, research and development environment, technological advancements, and overall quality of life. Here are a few countries that are often considered strong contenders for pursuing mechanical engineering: the United States, Germany, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and South Korea.

For scholarships, contact the university in question to see what the requirements are. For other requirements, such as student visas, contact the UK or Canadian embassy.

Consider Penza State University in Russia as it is known for a lot of farming and a lot of Agricultural Instructors around the world work there.

Go to Centennial College in Canada as they are one of the best ranked universities for project management in the world.

Try Poland because the National Film School in Łódź is the best one in Europe. Students rank it highly. At least look into it if you are looking for a European Film School Program.

Here are some good universities to try: Harvard University Department of Molecular Biology; MIT Department of Biology; University of California College of Biological Sciences; University of Cambridge Department of Genetics; Stanford University Department of Genetics; University of Washington Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate program; University of Oxford Department of Biochemistry; John Hopkins University Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics; University of California – San Diego; University of Toronto Department of Molecular Genetics.

There is nothing to be nervous when going abroad to study. Believe in yourself and be courageous. You will definitely have new friends and a new life very soon.