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Fortunately, we live in a “well-pumped Internet” era when everything can be found within two clicks. All higher educational institutions now have websites and detailed information on how to enter and what is needed. It is worth noting that the search should be started as soon as possible because the documents are accepted in each country in its own order.

There are plenty of agencies that can make your life easier for you for a certain amount of money. They will deal with the whole process from and to. Your task will simply be to make a choice: Where do you want to go and what do you want to study?

The study itself will require a lot of effort. More than if you studied in your native language. You will also need training materials, which in turn will either cost money or be difficult to get for free. Be prepared for more costs. In particular, if the specialty you chose is related to any handicraft. Plan it in advance: finances and energy.

Work placement or Internship is a great opportunity to test yourself and see what you are capable of. It gives you the chance to “touch” the real world and evaluate your developments. It will give you an idea of what awaits you. It’s a great deal to set up an experiment and check which jobs and career directions you prefer. This is a plus for CV.

Universities usually offer many resources for your development. You can become a class leader and rise to the student committee board leader. You can earn extra money in the student union at the university: get experience working on the radio or in a team of journalists. Every month there will be contests, events, programs in which you can take part. Any extracurricular activity promotes new acquaintances, helps to broaden horizons, develops new skills and leads to better understanding of yourself. Participate in everything! Stay up to date and don’t miss your chances! You never know how life will turn out and what will come in handy.

Now about how much all this is needed. Rather, what exactly does education abroad provide, in addition to the certificate itself and professional knowledge?

“The diploma/paper itself” – as one of my teachers liked to say – “is worthless. You can print many of them.”

This is a challenge to yourself. A reason to find out where your boundaries and ceiling are. A chance to start all over again, where all your “previous services to the Fatherland are not counted”. By giving up who you were, you will acquire yourself completely new. An incredible springboard to get out of your comfort zone, as you constantly have to overcome yourself and set new records.

Education abroad removes the framework of consciousness and gives freedom of possibilities in the Universe of options for your development.

Is it worth it? Undoubtedly, Yes!