I'm considering going to University abroad, are there any key pit falls to avoid or points to be aware of?

Question

I'm looking at going to University abroad, obviously it would be expensive to visit site and see the campus etc. Have you tried studying abroad? For example if I went to University in America I don't know how the system works or how valid my education or qualification would be, how much the value of the degree is affected by the University I choose or whether it would even be valid here in England if I did complete the course.

Any advice you could offer would be great

Answer 1

the most valuable advice i can give you is that yoy must start as early as possible  in the process.believe me,you'll need time.

Answer 2

If you've done GCSEs and/or A levels, you'll be qualified to enter a US university. The extra step you have to take is to take the SAT or the ACT exam, both of which are available to take in the UK. www.collegeboard.com runs the SAT exams, and lists the dates you can take it in the UK. Those are the entrance exams that most US universities require of all entering students. Depending on how you do on the SAT, and what your GCSEs or A level grades were, you'll be able to judge which US universities will accept you.

If you get your degree in the US, it's perfectly valid in England and throughout Europe. In fact, US degrees are extremely well respected. Naturally, those from higher prestige/higher ranked schools hold more weight with some employers, but in general, the US is considered to have one of, if not THE, best university system in the world.

Many universities in the US offer virtual campus tours and etc. on their website. In addition, to learn more about US universities, you can look at the sites I link to, below. Browse through them. As you read more, things will become clearer. If you have questions, ask them here.

Note that the sticker price for tuition at most US universities may shock you, but that many universities offer some sorts of financial aid. As an international student, you'll need to speak to each university individually to see what sorts of aid, if any, they offer to international students. In addition, your home government may be able to help fund your studies and, of course, there are student loans, which you'd arrange from home.

Note that in the US, they often call university "college". Don't be confused by the British use of the term. They also often use the term "school" to mean university. So you'll see rankings lists, below, of colleges and schools - and they mean what the British mean when they say "university".