ITT – Here are the benefits of international students that you should consider when deciding to study abroad to ensure you have a smooth and successful experience.
COVID-19 has slowed the world, but with the university’s solutions and the ability to control the epidemic, young people can still continue their study abroad dream. So what are the benefits of international students that you need to know?
Select a study abroad area
This is a factor affecting the future ahead, so you need to study carefully, understand what you like to do and which major to study.
The most important factors to consider include: career opportunities, cost, living environment, culture, medical care, and, most importantly, the quality of the education field you choose.
Health insurance
Visa for study abroad will give you the right to study at any recognized university in the world. However, you will need to obtain a letter of acceptance from the school first before applying for a visa.
International students need to comply with visa conditions and it is important to check the number of hours worked while abroad to avoid violations exceeding the permitted working hours according to local regulations.
You need to learn carefully about the laws related to rental, maintenance, and repair agreements to ensure the greatest benefits such as security fees, cleaning fees, and maintenance of public areas for apartment…
The benefits of international students in employment
Some countries allow international students to work overtime with a limited number of hours according to each country’s regulations. This is a useful experience for international students to learn, grow, and have more money to pay for living expenses.
While working part-time has many benefits, you must pay attention to the working terms. Remember to check out all the support organizations for international students on campus for help when faced with a difficult job situation.
Be careful about the culture of the country
You must obey the laws, especially traffic laws because every mistake in the law will seriously affect not only yourself but also the image of the country.
Banking transaction
Conducting a transaction in a foreign country has some differences compared to that in Vietnam. Therefore, you must open an account in the country you are studying abroad. Opening a bank account here is indispensable because you will need to transact a lot with the locals.
Take control of emergency situations
Each country has different mechanisms and rules, so you have to know what to do when you have an emergency in an unfamiliar country such as remembering your address, phone number, and how to contact the rescue department.
Contact the embassy
If you encounter any problems, remember it is the international student’s interest to contact the embassy immediately. You need to keep phone numbers and addresses of embassies, they provide consular services, and you are free to use them.