{"id":1494,"date":"2016-10-12T15:01:18","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T15:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maydanmondial.com\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2016-10-12T15:01:18","modified_gmt":"2016-10-12T15:01:18","slug":"my-university-a-choice-that-must-be-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maydanmondial.com\/index.php\/2016\/10\/12\/my-university-a-choice-that-must-be-made\/","title":{"rendered":"My UNIVERSITY: A CHOICE THAT MUST BE MADE"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p>For a lot of people, choosing a university can be an overwhelming process, especially with a lot of universities around the world. The questions now boils down to \u2026how do I choose my University? What are the things to consider before making a decision?<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get started<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is very important to know your intending course of study, why you want to study the course and the destination you want to visit. Having an answer to this question is a good way to start your search. With this in mind, you can now consider the following:<\/p>\n<p>*Universities offering your course in the proposed destination<\/p>\n<p>* The course requirements and your eligibility as an international student<\/p>\n<p>*The cost which may include the tuition fee, cost of living and accommodation<\/p>\n<p>*The course and school Ranking<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you decide to search first should be dependent on your priorities. For example, if you have a lot of money and are quite confident that you can afford any university of your choice, you may want to consider first, the university that has the highest subject ranking for your field. Alternatively, if your major concern is on being able to afford your tuition, you are most likely going to make cost a priority by setting out to search for the most affordable university that offers your course of study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other useful tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>*The University Website<\/p>\n<p>*Prospectus<\/p>\n<p>*Alumni<\/p>\n<p>*Open Days\/Taster Days<\/p>\n<p>*League Table<\/p>\n<p>Being informed about your intending university and what they offer is very important. This does not only help you to make a good decision but also helps you to settle into the university when you arrive at your destination. The tips listed above will serve as a guide to this decision.<\/p>\n<p>University websites, prospectus are usually loaded with information like course content\/modules, start dates, tuition fees, school history and location. Sometimes, you access information on students\u2019 progression to give you an idea of where graduates from the school usually secure an admission, jobs and internships.<\/p>\n<p>An Alumnus is also a good way to know more about your university. You can get this information through friends and sometimes universities alumni pages.<\/p>\n<p>Open days\/Taster days do not only give you detailed information about your prospective school but also gives you a good and memorable experience. It is an opportunity to make new friends and get familiar with the environment. Sometimes, you find students, who have ruled out a school based on hearsay or unsatisfactory information on website or league table, embracing the same school just after a memorable taster visit.<\/p>\n<p>League tables are also good sources of information about a school performance in a subject area or overall ranking within a specific location or worldwide. This is usually good for selection based on ranking. However, it is important not to base the final selection of a school based on ranking alone. Bearing in mind, various tips mentioned above, you will be sure to make a good decision on where to study in a university.<\/p>\n<p>GoodLuck!<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a lot of people, choosing a university can be an overwhelming process, especially with a lot of universities around the world. The questions now boils down to \u2026how do I choose my University? What are the things to consider before making a decision? 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