Thinking about studying abroad usually generates a series of doubts, because after all the tourist is planning an “out of the ordinary” trip. It will be a phase in which the traveler will live in a new place with a language and customs quite different from their own.
As a result, it is important to equip yourself with as much information as possible to arrive at your study destination prepared for the new challenge. Here we have gathered the main questions that students have before closing the exchange, check them out!
Accommodation
There are basically five accommodation options that can be chosen according to preferences. In homestays, for example, students literally integrate into a new home and, as a result, learn a lot about the local culture, in addition to developing the language better by talking to the natives. However, if you want to be more comfortable with your classmates, the ideal is to opt for shared accommodation or check if there is a student residence at the school.
In addition, it is also possible to stay in a hostel, which is usually the simplest and cheapest option, which helps to save money for tours. There is still the B&B (Bed and Breakfast) which is a type of inn with a single room and breakfast.
Course types
If you’re a university student, have just graduated, or don’t want to study just the language, you can take a cultural course or something related to your field. There are exchange programs that involve technical courses, such as photography, art and computing, and postgraduate courses. With CatEight Course Finder, you can search for courses provided by educational institutions across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Foreign language
There are exchange programs for all levels of foreign language skills, including basic ones. However, if the trip is of short duration, it is best to go with at least intermediate knowledge of the language, as this will improve the way you communicate and will return with advanced knowledge.
Job
Several countries allow foreigners to work while taking a regular course. Students who go to Australia, for example, get a visa that allows them to work up to 40 hours a fortnight during the course and as much time as they want during the holidays. The salary is not high, but what counts in these cases is the experience of living more with the natives and learning to get by in new situations, which counts a lot in the curriculum.
Cost of living
It’s normal to want to know how much money to save for the trip, after all, that’s what will determine the tours. However, it is impossible to specify the amount needed, as each destination has a cost of living and, if you choose the family home, you will spend less on food. Therefore, it is important to talk to those who have already been to the desired city and observe the variations in foreign currency with ours.
