Moving Abroad

When you move abroad you will experience something new every day and constantly be learning from the world around you. Visa paperwork, language learning, culture shock, and homesickness can be challenging.

If the idea of living outside of your comfort zone is more exciting than scary, then moving abroad could be right for you.

Adaptability: Moving to a new country means adjusting to a new language, food, customs, and cultures. To succeed abroad, you’ll have to be adaptable to new environments, ways of doing/thinking, and be open to new experiences!

Resilience: Sometimes moving to a new country means working within bureaucracies and new education systems. To navigate these systems, you must be resilient and advocate for yourself!

Courage: Deciding to book that flight ticket and leave a familiar life behind can be scary! Don’t underestimate how difficult it might be to say goodbye to your friends and family.

Problem Solving: When you move to a new country, your parents, siblings, and general support system can’t always tell you the solution to your problems like they might if you were in the U.S.! Moving to a new country means that sometimes, you have to find the solutions yourself. Skola is here to help you understand which questions to ask, where to look for solutions, and support you at every step of the process!

There are many factors to consider when choosing which city to live in.

You may lead your decision by discovering the perfect university or degree program for you and relocating to pursue that path.

On the other hand, you may start by choosing a location that suits you, and then search for a university in that area that aligns with your interests and budget.

Skola’s approach is to prioritize long-term success and happiness in your education, career, and personal life.

We believe it is essential to consider not only what subject you want to study, but also your lifestyle, hobbies, character, budget, career aspirations, job availability, and legal residency paths, because we want to give you the best chance of ending up in a location where you can thrive during your studies and in your post-grad life.

How closely does the program align with your career ambitions? Is it located in a hub for your industry? Does the university have a career office? Will jobs be available for you after graduating in this location? And, are these jobs in international offices that allow you to work in English? (Spoiler: you can work in English anywhere in Europe, but you must be strategic based on your industry.)

Does the university offer the support you need, such as a disability office or programs for queer students? Is there dedicated support for international students?

Is tuition affordable? Do they offer scholarships or other financial aid? Do they accept FAFSA? Do you qualify for any external funding opportunities? What are the financial requirements for a visa?

Is the university and the degree accredited by a reputable and internationally recognised body? What is the local reputation?

Does the university use a teaching methodology that aligns with your learning style?