How to Study Abroad evening in Plymouth
On Thursday 3rd November 2016, A Star Future will host an information evening at Copthorne Hotel Plymouth for parents who are giving serious thought to their children studying abroad.
John Martin, a British student originally from Saltash but currently studying at Rotterdam Business School in The Netherlands, will be available to talk about his experiences from a local perspective and answer questions about studying in Holland. Other countries will also be discussed in our presentations.
On average, England is now the most expensive country in the world for undergraduate education. It is therefore not surprising that more British students are actively pursuing options overseas. Education consultancy A Star Future has helped a growing number of students from Devon and Cornwall to pursue higher education abroad, from dentistry in Madrid to business in Prague and design in Rotterdam. While A Star Future is able to reach students directly through their links with schools’ careers services, it is important to acknowledge that studying abroad is usually a family decision.
“It is not surprising that parents are heavily involved in the decision to study abroad,” commented Mark Huntington, Managing Director of A Star Future, “We have been kept very busy with requests for information on universities’ reputations, financial requirements as well as information on the day-to-day reality of living in another country. While we now have an extensive pool of students who are already studying overseas and they can offer reassurance about the student experience abroad, we feel there is a need to provide practical information directly to parents.”
“We have planned the evenings to be quite small in capacity as we would like to answer as many specific questions as possible,” continued Huntington. “When students, parents and advisors register for the events they will have the opportunity to tell us exactly which subjects and destinations are of interest and we will do our best to adjust our presentation accordingly.”
Although British students are much more attracted to options outside of the country now, they can be held back by many myths surrounding study abroad. We have encountered comment that study abroad is only for those interested in languages, and spoken in discussions on whether completing a short exchange can offer the same experience as doing a full degree abroad.
For John Martin, a Saltash student now in his third year at Rotterdam Business School, personal values play an important role in his decision to leave for a 3-year business degree in Holland: “I have always wanted to travel and attend university. So studying abroad enabled me to do both. Nothing is ever going to be perfect, but it’s a great chance to completely re-invent yourself and meet new people.”
The seminar will address the reasons why students should go abroad as well as the practicalities of going to university in a different country. Particular emphasis will be placed on opportunities within the European Union taught in English as these represent perhaps the best value for money for British students. However, information about other destinations such as USA and Australia will also be available.
Registration for the seminar is possible via Eventbrite: https://plymouthstudyabroadevent.eventbrite.co.uk
