Overview of application steps for studying abroad

# Study Abroad # Introduction Nowadays, as the craze for studying abroad increases, more and more Chinese students will choose to study abroad. Below is an overview of the application steps to study abroad shared by . Welcome to read and reference!

1. Overview of application steps for studying abroad

1. Prepare for the English test

English is a communication tool. Commonwealth countries like the United Kingdom and Australia need Take the IELTS test. North American countries like the United States and Canada take the TOEFL test. If you go to the United States to study for graduate school, take the GRE. To study for an MBA, take the GMAT. If you go to a Commonwealth country, IELTS is enough. Taking the English test is required The key preparations are also the materials that the admissions office values ??most and is most trustworthy.

2. Applying to university

This corresponds to which country to apply for. Generally, which country to go to is decided first. This involves what kind of English to prepare, apply for universities and majors. University applications are divided into several gradients according to your own conditions. Good ones are symmetrical to your current situation. There are three minimum levels. Apply to 5 to 6 universities at a time, and then choose first. One of the universities you think is better, and then choose a major first. Generally, it is consistent with your own background or a related background. Some majors do not require background. For example: MBA.MSC. Education. Sociology. Asian Studies, etc. In English preparation You can contact different schools, send emails, and apply to the university after understanding it clearly. You can also apply even if your English scores are not available. Tell the school how many tests you can take, and the school will give you conditional admission. When you go to school, you Just submit the offer and English score to the admissions office.

3. Apply for a visa

A visa to study abroad is to endorse (stamp) the passport or travel document held by a person. , or affixed with a label, stamp or label with clear explanatory text indicating the holder's reasons for entering the country, the time allowed to stay, or permission to travel through its territory to other countries. If a person wants to travel abroad, settle down, study abroad, get married, etc., in addition to holding a passport, he should also hold a corresponding visa. A passport is proof of the holder's nationality and identity, while a visa is a permit from a sovereign country to allow foreign citizens or its own citizens to enter or exit the country or pass through the country's borders. Visas are generally endorsed on the passport, and some are endorsed on other travel documents that replace the passport. Some also issue separate visas. For example, the immigration visa of the United States and Canada is a piece of A4-sized paper, and Singapore also issues a separate visa to foreigners. Generally speaking, the visa must be used at the same time as the passport to be valid. For foreigners, different entry visas are generally issued based on the applicant's identity and purpose of entry, such as tourist, family visit, immigration, study abroad, work, etc. visas, and the residence time after entry is limited. Depending on the type of visa, the relevant documents required are also different. Generally, there are fewer restrictions on applications for short-term residence, and the waiting time for approval is also shorter. For long-term residence, applications are more restrictive and the waiting time for approval is also longer. A country has no obligation to allow foreigners to enter the country unconditionally (unless there is a treaty), and a foreigner does not have the right to ask the government of a country to allow him to enter. A sovereign country always imposes conditional restrictions on the entry of foreigners. In recent years, with the development of international trade, international political relations, and the prosperity of tourism, visa regulations in many countries have tended to be simplified. There are also agreements between countries to exempt each other from visas or simplify visa procedures.

The validity period of a visa refers to the period of time from the date of issuance of the visa to the period after which entry is allowed. If this period is exceeded, the visa will be invalid. Generally, countries issue entry visas that are valid for 3 months, and some countries issue entry visas that are valid for 1 month. Some countries have strict restrictions on visa validity. For example, Germany only issues visas based on the application date. Transit visas are generally valid for a short period of time.

The period of stay of a visa refers to the time the holder is allowed to stay after entering the country. The difference between it and the validity period of the visa is that the validity period of the visa refers to the period of use of the visa, that is, the holder can enter, exit or pass through the country within the specified time. For example, if a person from a certain country has an exit visa valid for 3 months and a stay period of 15 days, then this visa can enter or leave the country any day within 3 months from the date of issuance. However, from the day of entry, Until the day of departure, the holder can only stay in the country for 15 days. Some countries issue visas that require entry within 3 months, and the stay period after entry is 1 month; in some countries, the entry period and stay period are the same. For example, the validity period and stay period of a U.S. visit visa are both 3 months, that is, it is valid only if you enter the country within 3 months, and you can only stay for 3 months after entering the country. The validity period of a visa is generally 1 month or 3 months; the longest is generally half a year or more than 1 year, such as employment and study visas; and the shortest is 3 days or 7 days, such as transit visa.

Work visa refers to applicants and foreigners whose nationality is other than that of the country of application, who apply to the embassy of the country of application, and who are employed by a formal organization certified by the country of application. A work visa is a permit that allows you to enter the country where you are applying to work. It is a legally valid, non-immigration document. If you are an international student, you will need to apply for different types of work visas in different countries after graduation. British international students can only apply for three types of work visas after graduation: the second-tier visa, the fifth-tier temporary work visa and the first-tier (graduate entrepreneur) visa.

Number of validity. In addition to the validity period and period of stay, the visa also stipulates the number of validity times. Generally divided into one-time valid visa, two-time and multiple-time valid visa, etc. The number of times a visa is valid means that the visa will become invalid after being used once within the validity period. A twice-valid visa means that it can be used twice within the validity period of the visa. A multiple-valid visa means that the holder can enter and exit the country multiple times within the validity period of the visa. For example, some tourist visas for Australia and India allow multiple entries and exits within 3 months or 6 months. Employment visas from some countries are also valid for multiple entries. Of course, what kind of visa is issued, how long it is valid, and how many times it is valid are decided by the visa authority based on the specific circumstances of the entry applicant.

4. Purchase air tickets

For this problem, you can also find air ticket information online.

5. Physical examination and currency exchange

Go to a certain Take a physical examination at a state-designated quarantine station, go to the Bank of China to exchange currency, and bring your admission letter, which will explain how much money you want to exchange.

6. Preparation before departure

Baggage specifications Information can be found on major websites.

7. Taking a plane

If you have no experience in flying, you can go to the airport two or three hours in advance and ask the airport staff, they are very friendly.

8. Find an international office

They will help you arrange everything, so you can study with peace of mind. As for living off campus or on campus, the situation is the same as in China. On campus is safer, and off campus is more convenient.

2. Main preparation materials for studying abroad

1. Passport

A passport is a legal document issued by the country to prove the nationality and identity of a citizen. It is a kind of passport for citizens to pass through international ports of various countries. Since the passport is valid for 10 years, it is recommended that friends who want to go abroad apply for it in advance. Since the requirements for applying for a passport are different in different regions, you can consult with the local public security bureau’s entry-exit management department to find out what materials, fees and detailed application procedures are required.

Passport requirements of the Exit and Entry Administration Department: take photos on site and wear dark clothes (black); only cash payment of 160 yuan is allowed; you can choose to pick up the passport by yourself at the Exit and Entry Administration Department after 14 days or Mail your passport to the designated location.

2. Education certificate

Current students

Current students need to prepare Chinese and English certificates of enrollment and three years of complete Chinese and English transcripts. It is recommended that students go to the archives to print out the results for the summer semester of their junior year after they are announced.

Some school archives do not provide corresponding English translation services. It is recommended that students consult the school archives in advance. If they do not provide English services, they need to find another professional translation agency to translate into English. Then go to the school archives to have it stamped so that the document is valid.

Graduated students

Graduated students need to prepare Chinese and English degree certificates, academic certificates and four complete Chinese and English transcripts. If the school archives does not provide relevant English translation services, you should find a professional translation agency to translate the document into English and then go to the archives to have it stamped.

3. Language scores

The more effective language tests include: IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, etc.

Generally speaking, applying to schools in Europe takes IELTS, and applying to schools in the United States takes TOFEL. However, the specific proof required must be based on official information. The requirements for arts and sciences are also different. In other schools such as Hong Kong and Singapore, these language certificates are acceptable. However, it is still recommended that students carefully read the specific requirements of the master's program announced by the school, select the type of exam to take, and determine the minimum language standards after confirming their intended school.

Different schools, and even different majors in the same school, have different language requirements. Students should carefully browse the official requirements of the school of interest, plan in advance, and strive to obtain a language score certificate before applying.

Language scores from British and Swiss schools can be submitted after getting the offer!

3. Safety reminders for studying abroad

1. Choice of residential area

Relatively speaking, especially in the United States, no state can be called absolutely safe. For international students, it is particularly necessary to choose a place of residence. Generally speaking, campus is safer than outside the campus. It is recommended to choose an area near the school with a simple population.

2. Do not travel alone

Today, when accidents occur frequently on foreign campuses, it is recommended that you inform your classmates and teachers of your itinerary before going out. Try not to go out alone and travel with classmates. , avoid going to areas with few people, and carry your mobile phone with you. If you encounter danger, call for help in time.

3. Don’t reveal your wealth

For Chinese people who like to take pictures, they often like to walk around with cameras hanging around their necks so that they can record beautiful scenery casually. However, it is easy to If you are being followed by criminals, it is recommended to put valuables in your bag, carry a small amount of emergency cash with you, and always prepare some coins for emergencies.

4. Protect personal information

When abroad, we must pay attention to the protection of personal information, properly keep credit card transactions, and carefully check receipts after each purchase. and then tear them up. Documents containing personal information must be handled promptly and properly, because many citizenship rights of students studying abroad are not clearly defined locally, making it difficult to protect them.

5. Encountering a Dangerous Situation

In more developed countries, such as the United States, it is often legal to hold a gun. Therefore, when we encounter a dangerous situation, please first determine the other party’s purpose. If it is just a simple robbery, please protect your own life, hand over your finances, remember the robber's appearance, and call the police afterwards. If you encounter life-threatening behavior, please try your best to deal with it, actively call for help, and seek help.

6. Taking transportation

When taking transportation abroad, be careful not to take a ride from strangers. Several incidents of violence on foreign campuses currently occurring are related to this. Secondly, when taking the subway, do not choose a time at night. Gang activities are often rampant in certain subway areas in the United States at night. Please protect your personal safety.

7. About the law

For international students living and studying abroad, it is extremely necessary to understand the local laws. For example, the laws of many states in the United States are different. Many of the laws we have in What is a common practice at home may be illegal locally. In addition, being familiar with local laws will help us use legal weapons to safeguard our rights and protect ourselves.