We're committed to making sure you feel supported every
step of your study abroad journey. Proper preparation for your studies overseas
is vital to your success. We want you to have the tools you need for your best
possible study experience.
How it goes?
1 Visit National Foundation to help you
out in determining which universities and schools are good for you
2 Find out what the admissions
requirements and deadlines are for the universities of your choice and begin
preparing your application
3 Create a budget that includes
tuition fees and personal expenses
4 Most institutions will require
transcripts, test score, recommendation letter and essay
5 Provide you with the minimum accepted required score of English
Language tests
6 Apply for Student Visa
7 Arrange for you accommodation and
airport pickup
8 Make sure that all necessary
documents such as your passport, school and medical report are ready
That's why our counsellors are always available to answer
your queries and help settle your nerves
We host pre-departure briefings you and your family about
life in your new country, usually they
are about
Working while you study and advice on internships
Working while you studying at your destination
can help complement your study and living experience. We'll discuss how to stay
within the rules of your student visa and give you some tips on finding a good
student job .
Banking and foreign exchange
One of the first things on your to-do list when you
arrive in your new study country will be setting up a bank account. Having a
local bank account will ensure that you have easy access to your money to pay
for your accommodation, tuition fees and living expenses, and will allow your
employer to deposit pay into your account if you choose to work.
Insights into the local culture
It's important that you have some knowledge of local
culture and customs before arriving in your study country. This will ease your
transition into the community and help you interact with your new classmates
more effectively. Half of the fun of going abroad is learning about the things
people from other cultures do differently.
Culture shock
Culture shock is a symptom of having to adjust to a
culture different than your own. Culture shock is real and plays an important
role in adjusting to your study country. We'll discuss how to recognise culture
shock and outline some techniques that will enable to you cope and climate.
Banking and foreign exchange
One of the first things on your to-do list when you
arrive in your new study country will be setting up a bank account. Having a
local bank account will ensure that you have easy access to your money to pay
for your accommodation, tuition fees and living expenses, and will allow your
employer to deposit pay into your account if you choose to work.