Sooner or later, I need to begin to do what any candidate does in a presidential race; I need to begin to win.
– Lamar Alexander
If youre reading this post, you have more likely decided that studying abroad may be beneficial for you.
But before you start rushing to hand in school applications and acquire transcripts, an assessment of ones eligibility and a consideration of what it takes to be studying abroad are in order.
No, I am not necessarily talking about having awe-inspiring intellectual prowess. Being a genius is not the primary qualification here; but rather, the willingness to accept change, to risk and to put in the work necessary to achieve ones academic goals.
The question you have to ask yourself before you start putting money into your academic campaign isAre you an ideal candidate for a scholastic career abroad?
Assess yourself
A. Your comfort level
* Am I open to change?
* Do I like taking risks?
* Am I uncomfortable in unfamiliar territories and situations?
* How do I usually deal with the new and unfamiliar?
* Am I willing to leave my family, friends and comfort zone...