Myths of studying abroad
Studying abroad for a period of time always turns out to be an extremely important decision for every student , this can change both professional and personal life. So there will be a multitude of assumptions and false rumors that may begin to cause negative thinking when you embark on your journey abroad.
Myths tend to manifest regularly when listening to people who have never left their country of origin and for this reason doubts often arise that do not allow you to decide correctly. This misinformation prevents many students from thinking about the option of studying outside their country.
There are many myths that can trigger negative reactions when starting your journey abroad, these are some:
"Getting educated abroad is very expensive"
Most of the time students give up on their dream of applying to a foreign university due to the price of education . Currently, there are universities of all kinds that can accommodate your budget, in addition, there are universities that offer options for low-income students, as well as scholarships to study in them.
"Not speaking the language will bring you problems"
We could say this myth is true, but it depends a lot on your dedication to learning a new language . There are study programs that allow you to study the language before starting your degree, and there are universities that do not require advanced knowledge of the language, providing courses to improve.
"Studying in that country is risky"
It all depends on what you choose, some countries may be more distinguished than others, so it is important to find out , either through news, acquaintances who are or have already been in that country. You just have to take some precautions and act according to the rules of where you end up studying.
"You do not have a visa to stay abroad"
There are many countries in which you can study without having a visa, but if your desire is to study in a country that most universities ask for, once you have been accepted, they can provide you with the necessary papers to start processing the student visa, or you will receive step-by-step advice to obtain it.
"There are no scholarships to train abroad"
For those who really want to study abroad, there are many financing options. Most of the universities offer various forms of payment and financing that will help you if you do not get a scholarship, yes, you have to find out about this since most scholarships partially cover your career and not all of it.
We can continue naming myths that you will hear throughout your study abroad path, but the final decision is up to you and the desire you have to study in another country, you just have to investigate or take our guidance so that you get out of all doubt.
If you dream of flying abroad, do not let misconceptions take a backseat and hinder that great desire. In the end, your great courage will be worth it.
If you still can't make up your mind and have doubts, we invite you to watch our Free Application Course, where we answer the most frequently asked questions from our students.