Ways for Students to Study Outside of Their Home Country
Posted on June 14th, 2019 by Phu Nguyen
Aspiring students who wish to study outside their home countries have a lot of questions to answer, but the best ones to start with are what to study and how. Many international students’ paths will be different from domestic students. International students often need to tailor their educational paths to ones that will help them excel academically. These unique requirements often lead to opting into pathway, English as a Second Language (ESL), and online programs. Here’s what each entails:
Pathway Programs
These are preparatory courses that are designed to help international students build the skills, knowledge, and qualifications that they will need to enter a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. These programs generally last one year, and they do not end with a degree, but help ease you into what ultimately becomes your academic path. Choosing to attend a pathway program will help with building language skills, give more time to choose a major, help odds with undergraduate admission, and allows for time to adjust to new surroundings, cultures, and routines. Completing a pathway program leaves students with qualifications that they will need to enter a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. Pathway courses do earn students credit to apply towards the degree they earn in the major they choose.
Pathway programs to consider: George Mason University and American University
English as a Second Language (ESL programs)
These are English language study programs for individuals who do not speak English as their first language and want to improve their English skills in order to have a better grasp of the language for their academic courses. Different classes teach different language skills depending on the needs and skills of the students, but all courses teach conversational English, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. For the very ambitious student, ESL courses designed for academic and business English are also available.
ESL schools to consider: Kaplan International English School and the University of Utah English Language Institute
Online Programs
These programs are for students who need flexibility with their schedules and location. Online degrees are an accessible and affordable option for prospective students who may not be able to access higher education otherwise. Attending courses in an online structure give students the opportunity to plan study time around the rest of their day, instead of the other way around. Students can study and fulfill life’s other responsibilities however they wish to arrange their time doing so. Now a degree can be earned from anywhere in the world.
Online program to consider: Arden University
For the international student who wants to explore their educational options, pathway, ESL, and online programs could make all the difference in earning a degree. Pathway and ESL programs prepare students for more rigorous courses that require a good grasp of the English language and allows more time to acclimate to an undergraduate or graduate program that follows. Meanwhile, studying online allows for working at each student’s own specific pace. If you’re searching for a non-traditional international student journey, consider one of these three programs options when seeking the degree you want to earn from abroad.
June 25th, 2019 at 5:50 am
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June 25th, 2019 at 6:06 am
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God bless.
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Uganda.
June 25th, 2019 at 8:55 am
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June 25th, 2019 at 8:27 am
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June 25th, 2019 at 8:56 am
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June 25th, 2019 at 4:47 pm
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I interested in studying abroad probably north America ( new york, Atlanta, or Toronto) I was born in Grenada in the Caribbean over I reside in Belfast in the UK can you let me know what is available on maybe an international type student facility which would provide me the accommodation the various boarding, lstudent loans and everything I’m interested in earning a degree in IT
Regards
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June 27th, 2019 at 8:35 am
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June 25th, 2019 at 7:40 pm
Hello,
Thank you for the info, I will like to pursue a career in the maritime sector, I have gain a National Diploma in marine engineering and I will like to proceed for degree program but i need a fully sponsored scholarship program that can help me to achieve this or if there is any program that assist international students to acgeube their dream career and at the end they can be employed and pay back the whole expenses.
Thanks.
June 27th, 2019 at 8:38 am
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After you have found schools that interest you, you can contact them directly regarding admissions and fees. Also, we have resources on international financial aid that you might find useful here: https://www.internationalstudent.com/international-financial-aid/
June 26th, 2019 at 1:55 am
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June 26th, 2019 at 8:12 am
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June 26th, 2019 at 8:31 am
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You can access our free scholarship search as well as information for student loans.
June 26th, 2019 at 12:40 pm
Can I have information on affordable online master’s in Hospitality management from UK or Europe?
June 26th, 2019 at 3:10 pm
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June 26th, 2019 at 1:03 pm
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June 26th, 2019 at 3:11 pm
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June 26th, 2019 at 2:39 pm
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June 26th, 2019 at 2:58 pm
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June 26th, 2019 at 3:14 pm
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You can then look into financial aid for international students, such as scholarships and loans, here: https://www.internationalstudent.com/international-financial-aid/
June 27th, 2019 at 3:25 am
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June 27th, 2019 at 8:32 am
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June 27th, 2019 at 12:49 pm
Hi….
My son will be in his final year next year and I would like him to join a university in the USA. When do you think is appropriate time to start applying to colleges?
July 1st, 2019 at 2:13 pm
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To contact the school directly, you can fill out the information on the right side of each schools page and someone will be in contact with you. It is never too soon to start gathering information and from there you can speak with the schools you are interested in directly.
Best of luck!
June 28th, 2019 at 1:06 am
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I sincerely desire to be a product of your great universities. Thanks!
July 1st, 2019 at 2:08 pm
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June 28th, 2019 at 4:40 am
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July 1st, 2019 at 2:08 pm
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June 29th, 2019 at 9:57 am
Hi I’m a high school senior in South Africa looking for full scholarships to study in USA and I need help finding the best one for me. And by the way, I want to study medicine.
Thank you for your assistance,
Samantha
July 1st, 2019 at 2:09 pm
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July 16th, 2019 at 4:26 am
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July 22nd, 2019 at 9:34 am
Hello! To begin, you can visit our website at http://www.InternationalStudent.com and use our school search to see what schools best fit your goals. After this, you can visit our international financial aid resources to find ways to fund your studies: https://www.internationalstudent.com/international-financial-aid/