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The Housing Reality for international students in the UK.
Some international students choose accommodation based on Instagram pictures.
That’s a big mistake.
A beautiful apartment that is located 90 minutes from campus is not a good deal.
Ask the following question before committing to that shinny apartment.
How long is the commute? This will give you an idea of your wasted time per day. The time you are sitting in the bus to uni is not paid for by anyone. Time is money is very practical abroad.
Is the area safe? The UK is safe, but not every neighbourhood as a safe as you may want to live in especially if your moved in with kids. There are parts of the UK that are drug prone or gang prone. Check before you sign.
How much is transport? The cost of your transportation to school could easily start competing with your rent if you choose the wrong location.
Are bills included? Know this before you start running your hearing 24/7..
Who are the housemates? If possible find out who the are or is. A wrong neighbour could be a major issue. You need your peace of mind to succeed in academics.
What is the Energy rating of the house? some cheap houses will have you spending heavily on bills
How close is the accommodation to the public transport routes? You don’t want to walk for 30 minutes in the winter before you can access the bus to your uni. You don’t want to enter three buses before you get to uni. I prefer locations that can get to uni in one direct bus or train.
The wrong accommodation can affect:
your finances,
your academics,
and your mental health.
Choose wisely.
Your fear of leaning a new language could be the principality operating against your study abroad dream.
The countries in Europe that offer your dream course at a price that you can afford are likely not the English speaking countries.
However, if you look carefully, you will find that there are universities in those non English speaking countries that teach in English.
Take a bold step and go there.
When you arrive, start a language course while studying your main course.
This will help you to integrate after your education.
I saw a video recently about a university in Italy where students pay less than 160
Euros as tuition.
It may sound unbelievable, but I believe it.
A Nigerian lady who came to the UK from Spain for an exchange programme about two years ago told me that her tuition for a PhD programme was about 350 euros per year in Spain.
The good thing is that these schools will teach you in English.
Not all courses, but many courses are taught in English.
If you are on budget, focus on universities that teach in English within the Schengen zone.
Your study abroad dream should not drain away all your dream earnings.
Best wishes.
A reminder that you don’t need your bachelors certificate to apply for some international scholarships
You don’t need NYSC certificate to spply for scholarships that are funded by universities and many governments outside Nigeria.
You don’t need IELTS to apply for many scholarships.
You don’t need a first class to win scholarships
You don’t need a minister or President’s son to win scholarships.
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