| | 8 MAY 2024HIGHERReviewLoan applications for study abroad programs in India have made a 4x jump post pandemic and this trend is evident for many middle and upper-middle class families in the country. An average of 28 lakh INR is required for an Indian student to complete under graduation in the UK which is 3 lakh INR if done from India itself. On the other hand, a native undergraduate will not be able to grab a lucrative job but an undergraduate from UK will not only grab a lucrative package but also will be open to various other job opportunities globally. Considering this along with several other aspects, the point of view of Indian students towards study abroad programs is a concoction of concepts. However, in order to facilitate Indian students, we have witnessed the emergence of many study abroad scholarships, easy financing options and various study abroad consultants that are helping students take informed decisions."The US is the top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad, and the number of Indian students choosing to study in America continues to grow. The vast majority of colleges and universities in the US recognize an ACT test score as a valid, reliable readiness indicator for admissions, course placement, and scholarships", mentioned Janet Godwin, CEO, American College Testing (ACT) to the media.A subjective discussion would reveal a few advantages and disadvantages related to the decision of studying abroad and a candidate will be able to understand all aspects that surround this decision.Opening up to Broader PossibilitiesIt is true that employability is a matter of concern when it comes to Indian institutions because of which wasted potential and underachievement is nothing new THE PROS & CONS OF STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT WORTH IT?FOCAL POINT
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