This Summer: Going Overseas

Universities implore their students to go overseas. In fact, NTU has 2 different schemes and up to 70% of students from my faculty get to experience one overseas exchange or another.

To make matters crazier, some schools even match fees, which means you pay Singapore’s school fees for your experience there - which we already know is going to be worth it.

Considering it’s unlikely that you’ll get the chance to go overseas for long blocks of time after starting work, this is one chance you cannot miss.

Going overseas isn’t all play however. It is a good chance to take classes not offered to you back home. For example, my school at home did not have access to a New Media and PR module - something I’m taking here right now which compliments what I’ve learnt back home.

Being in another country also gives you the opportunity to work with, and interact with different cultures, connecting you with people an internship can’t.

Where should you start planning for your overseas trip then?

Start with the admin office in your school. Ask tons of questions on how they can help you with the process - they’re paid to answer you so don’t feel bad.

Talk to your parents then. An overseas experience is going to cost you and it best to lay it out there how you will be financing this trip. Don’t expect your parents to pay for everything just because it will be a “rewarding experience”. Hustle and get the cash you need.

Once all that’s down - figure out how this can fit into your university calendar. You might not want to go overseas after your first year because an internship is probably best, or you want to pursue a hobby of yours, that’s fine.

You might not want to go in your final summer because you want to prepare for the full-time job which hopefully lies ahead, that’s fine as well.

Starting as soon as possible to plan when you would go on your overseas experience is the best way to have the sweetest experience.

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