In the last episode, we covered Amandeep Sahota’s academic and professional background, university, course, and reason to pursue higher education. In this episode, let’s understand her research mechanism, English proficiency tests, her experience with her education loan provider, student loan repayment plans, and tips for study abroad aspirants.
Key highlights:
- Her research mechanism
- English proficiency tests
- Her experience with her education loan provider
- Her student loan repayment plans
- Her tips for study abroad aspirants
Her Research Mechanism and Reason for Selecting the US
Amandeep had shortlisted three countries, viz., the US, Canada, and Australia. By conducting desktop research, she learned about the latest developments in these countries. Later, she chose the US as it is known for its robust economy and thriving industries, which will enable her to unlock career opportunities. Also, for shortlisting the university, she received guidance from the education consultant who provided her with information related to varsities that offered her preferred courses.
English Proficiency Tests
To pursue English-taught programmes abroad, students have to appear for English language tests such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson Test of English (PTE), or Duolingo English Test (DET). Amandeep appeared for IELTS. Preparing for IELTS was challenging for her as she was working. However, this did not deter her from appearing for exams. She attended classes over the weekend to prepare for IELTS and made the most of any spare time to study. She invested two months in the exam preparation and scored well in the IELTS exam.
Her Experience with her Education Loan Provider
She learned about Avanse Financial Services through her mother’s network. After approaching team Avanse, she was amazed by the seamless process, right from the application to documentation. She received a doorstep service where all the documents were picked up from her home. Her calls were answered even if she called at odd hours, and all her queries were cleared. It gave her the confidence to leave her finance-related worries behind and pursue her academic aspirations.
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Her Student loan Repayment Plans
Amandeep has planned to start repayment of her education loan once she is able to find a job in the US. Furthermore, she is quite confident that she will successfully repay her student loan as she is currently working and knows how to manage her expenses well. It is crucial to spend judiciously and save some money every month to ensure a smooth repayment experience.
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Her tips for Study Abroad Aspirants
- Just dive in
- Finance
Once you have decided to study overseas, don’t let anything stop you. Start by shortlisting the universities and appearing for required exams. Move ahead confidently with your plans by staying focused on your goals.
There are multiple costs involved in overseas education for which students will require education loans. So, it is crucial to find a perfect education loan partner. She specifically mentioned that she would recommend Avanse Financial Services to all the study abroad students.
So, this brings us to the end of Amandeep’s academic journey planning. If her journey has motivated you to take your academic life to the next level by studying abroad, start planning today! If financial constraints are creating a roadblock, you can opt for a study loan abroad . At Avanse Financial Services, we offer student loans that cover the holistic cost of education, including tuition fees, traveling expenses, accommodation costs, living expenses, cost of learning devices and other education-related expenses. If you have any questions, please contact us. We will be glad to partner with you on your academic journey. All the best!