The Pros and Cons of Living Off-Campus

  Study Loan:  Everything you need to know An education loan or study loan serves as a solution to extend monetary assistance to students aspiring to study abroad but are held back due to financial constraints. Various banks (government, private, or cooperative) and NBFCs offer general and specialized education loans to meet all students’ needs. While education in general is getting expensive, it becomes harder for aspirants to pursue their higher education in reputable academic institutions. Hence, our banks come into the frame and extend various types of education loans along with government-driven subsidy schemes to promote international students.

  The past few years have seen a growing trend among international students from emerging markets to pursue a Master’s degree. This was the highlight of a report by the international education company StudyPortals. The report says that students from Iran, Turkey, and Nigeria are particularly interested in pursuing their Master’s degrees in foreign destination countries. Moreover, these very same student source countries, as they are known, are also witnessing a rise in the number of international students wishing to study abroad.  This renewed interest in studying abroad can be attributed to the lack of study spaces in their respective local universities.  By the same token, there is also a shift in the student source countries that are keen on international education. Turkey is one emerging market that rose in rank as a student source country (it is now number 4), Iran rose to number 3, while Nigeria now holds the second spot with India still the top student source count...

  When thinking about student cities in Switzerland , Zurich often takes the cake. After all, not only is it the largest city in the country, it is also a global financial center. Apart from Zurich, many international students tend to overlook other student cities. For instance, options like Geneva often become a first, even second alternative. What a lot of students don’t know is that living in Geneva is as competitive as Zurich. In some cases, it may even be a more beneficial and practical choice for you. So, let’s run through the strengths of each city to find out which one is better for you: Cost of Living Overall, the difference between living costs isn’t insanely high. But in the long run, these tiny details become more significant and more noticeable. According to Numbeo, a single individual needs 1,538 Fr. ($1,673) per month in Zurich. Meanwhile, in the same scenario, you’ll need about 1,400 Fr. ($1,523) in Geneva. Note that these figures both exclude accommodation. If we i...

  Renting an apartment is one of the most flexible lodging options in Switzerland . It gives you a lot more freedom with your time, plus you get to enjoy more privacy. However, finding an apartment isn’t an easy feat in various ways. For starters, there may be scammers out there that seek nothing but to rob you of your money. In this guide, we’ll run through various ways you can avoid  rental scams  in Switzerland. Follow these pieces of advice so you can secure a place with no worries: Get in Touch With the Landlord One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not checking details about the landlord. This includes doing a quick background check on them to verify important details. No landlord would mind sharing personal information as long as it’s for renting purposes. In addition, you can also check out their online profiles to verify certain details. If you want to rent an apartment complex, you may research the apartment administrator. This is a lot easier to do since ...

  Another decision to make before stepping into your chosen study destination is your lodging. Whether you want to stay in a dorm or far from your school, it is mainly up to you to decide. The question is whether to live on campus or outside campus. When incoming freshmen or even current students have second thoughts about their initial choice, it’s very acceptable for them to feel this way. The process of deciding what is best for you can take a long time and be awful, but it is necessary to make the right choice. Living outside campus may be an exciting experience for first-timers. It can give great  benefits , but can also be overwhelming. Listed below are a few pros and cons to consider before choosing to live off-campus.  The Pros Freedom You will have a sense of freedom when you live outside the campus. This includes freedom in choosing where you want to live, what you want to do, and your roommate(s). To suit you and your roommate’s lodging tastes and needs, you c...