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1. Understand your child’s goals and motivations – As a parent, we encourage you to first understand the reasons behind your child’s decision to study abroad. Talk to them and listen actively to gain insight into their purpose, which could stem from career goals, personal aspirations, or cultural curiosity. Understanding their objectives helps you provide better guidance and support through the process.
2. Conduct thorough research – When you come to us, our professional counselling team conducts extensive research into the country, university, courses, etc., that your child is interested in and helps you identify the best fit based on your child’s goals. Apart from that, our career counsellors also provide insights on living costs, visa requirements, and other practical considerations.
3. Seek advice from experienced parents and students – Speaking to our counsellors means leaning on the experiences of individuals who have sent their children abroad for study. They know the everyday challenges and common issues that most children face when they go abroad to study and help groom the students to overcome the difficulties.
4. Create a detailed budget and plan – Studying abroad is more expensive due to higher tuition fees, visa processing costs, flight costs, living expenses, etc. Our experts help you to create a detailed budget that accounts for all expenses, allowing you to allocate funds appropriately and determine program/school affordability. Having a financial plan ensures you are financially prepared.
5. Focus on health and well-being – Make sure that your child undergoes a thorough medical check-up before departure. Consult your doctor about prescription medicines and any glasses, if required. Equip your child with emergency contacts and a travel safety kit. For an extra layer of safety, we advise you to purchase travel insurance.
6. Schedule counselling sessions for you and your child – When you meet with our counsellors, you gain knowledge about culture, study habits, and daily life abroad. Their expertise can help prepare you for what to expect, from the application process to your child’s return. Counselling sessions for both you and your child can also help alleviate any anxiety surrounding the transition.
7. Plan your visits – Once your child has begun studying abroad and settled into their new routines, we encourage you to discuss with them the option of visiting. Planning a visit during the initial months can help ease the stress of transition by providing emotional support, comforting familiarity, and reassuring connectivity back home.
8. Stay in constant touch – It is absolutely vital to stay in regular contact with your child, especially during the first few months as they adjust to life abroad. Regular communication via calls, video chats, texts, and emails allows you to provide ongoing emotional support, and guidance when needed, and remain updated on their daily life and wellbeing.

• Diverse course options Foreign universities open the gate to a number of courses to choose from. Not just this, you may also get the choice to pursue a language or course while pursuing your degree in another major subject.
• A bright future Studying abroad surely looks good on your CV. The experience that you gain will probably go down well with your prospective employers. Because you become a part of the global workforce, you may be seen as someone with self-management, problem-solving and critical thinking, which are vital skills. Hence, you have a better future with more employability scope.
• Understanding foreign diversity and culture It is always quite enthralling to know about the culture of a foreign land and about its diversity. You may also learn a new language. All this global exposure can change a student’s life profoundly. Studying abroad can surely promote tolerance and understanding, which are sought-after soft skills.
• A widened perspective Meeting new people and knowing about them broadens your perspective. You get to know about the global challenges and the problems of a different land, which helps you develop a whole new mindset.
• It is going to be a life-changing experience Not everyone has the courage to study abroad. Leaving the comfort of one’s own home, city, and country is not easy. But, this experience will indeed be life-changing. Even when you don’t realise it, travelling and staying abroad will make you more adaptable. You’ll discover that you will be more open-minded than ever before.

• A well-built profile can significantly boost your chances of admission to top universities, especially for studying abroad
• Many overseas institutions now consider more than grades alone during admission. They look at extracurriculars, community service, and other involvements as indicators of personality and passions
• Constructing a profile from an early stage allows you to:
  • Reflect on your motivations and interests
  • Identify ways to enhance your international study experiences
  • Discover new skills and talents to pursue further
• Profile building is a gradual process that helps improve your overall personality.

When applying to study abroad, it’s important to consider the various costs involved in the process. You may have expenses for entrance exams, tuition and fees, visa fees, document translation costs, and a lot more. The costs of studying internationally can add up quickly. Don’t get worried about the anticipated expenses. You can easily cover the same if you plan it well and ahead of time

There are many financial aids available to help bright minds as they go abroad to study. Be sure to research approximate costs for each school you’re interested in so you can start allocating funds accordingly.

• Scholarships- Scholarships are one of the most widely known and recognized financial aid available to students who require financial assistance to continue their studies abroad. We offer plenty of scholarships from a number of universities and help bright minds in choosing the best one for them.
• Student Loans- Student loans offered by a number of private and government banks are also an option to consider when looking for ways to finance your international education. With our help and guidance on student loan programs, applying for one can be much easier!
• Internships- We understand how much importance an internship plays in a career. Our recommendations include some of the best internships that you must apply for in order to support yourself financially while also gaining experience.

Before You Take Off

When it comes to studying abroad, the biggest concern that most parents and students have is the financial aspect of education. While every parent wants their child to get the possible exposure, there is no denying that studying abroad is expensive. But is money the ONLY criterion? Thankfully not, especially for a bright student. Merit-based scholarships, also called fellowships, scholarships offered by the state or central government, sports scholarships or need-based scholarships, are a few ways in which deserving students can get the required help.

Other than scholarships, there are student loans as well, that can help you overcome the financial obstacles. Meeting the costs of an international course can be very easy with the right kind of educational loan. Guiding you every step of the way, Sangved will help you pursue your dreams without having to compromise on finances.

Choosing the right course, picking the best university, submitting the application, and completing the paperwork are things that will play a key role in your study abroad process. However, what is equally important is being mentally prepared for the entire experience. In the hustle of getting through, most parents and students focus all their attention and energy on the physical process of going abroad. It is only when the time to leave comes near that they understand how much is still left to do.

Going abroad is a big deal, and it is natural to feel overwhelmed. To help you start your great adventure, on the right mental note, we at Sangved, will help you in the best way possible. Through our pre-departure sessions, we will help prepare you to adapt to the new country. Their culture, educational approach, style and standard of living, food, weather, gender equality and so on.

Here’s a glimpse of what we will cover during our Pre-Departure Orientation sessions:

1. What to Pack? – Probably the most common question students have is, what to pack. And there’s no denying that the right packing will come in very handy in saving you a lot of hassle in the new home. From books to clothes, from food items to linen, we’ll help you pack what is needed.
2. What to do When you Land? – You’ve landed; what next? Our sessions will help you navigate through immigration, customs and reach the campus safely.
3. Foreign Exchange – Setting up a bank account, carrying enough cash, exchanging the currency, and finding a local bank that suits your needs, etc., we’ll be there to guide you through.
4. A Glimpse of the Culture – Having a fair idea about the country you’re going to will help you gel well with the community. From the initial excitement to the frustration that you feel a few weeks/ months later, we will discuss it all.
5. Homesickness – A number of students feel very excited about the studying abroad experience. However, missing your home, your city, your family and your friends go to a different level altogether. A few tips on managing homesickness can be very helpful.
6. Building up a Network – Through Sangved, you’ll be able to build some ties with the students who are already there in the university/ country. Being in touch with someone who is going through the same as you, can be a lot of help.
7. The Do’s and Dont’s – Your experience in a foreign country is going to be unlike anything else. There are many unwritten rules that a town/ city abides by. Understanding them will help you conduct yourself properly. Sangved will provide you with a comprehensive list of do’s and don’ts before you leave.

When taking the first steps towards a glorious future, your mind may be filled with endless questions. What type of clothes do I need to pack? What reference books should I take? Do I need to carry cash? Will my Debit Card work there? and so on. At Sangved, we will address all these questions and way beyond.