What if your classroom was in London, your dorm had a view of the Eiffel Tower, or your next chai break was with friends in Sydney? That dream doesn’t have to stay a daydream. On 25th July 2024, the students of Carmel College got one step closer to turning those dreams into real-life boarding passes!
In a special collab with Eduadvise International, the Department of English hosted a super insightful session on ‘Overseas Education’ — think of it as a crash course in how to study abroad without losing your mind (or your money).
Dr. Glenis Mendonça, our Head of Department (and major motivator!), opened the session by talking about why global education is more than just an academic move — it’s a life upgrade. Then came Dr. Brian Mendonça, who introduced the day’s star speaker: Mrs. Gayatri D’Silva, a certified British Council Counsellor and an all-round pro at overseas education guidance.
From IELTS to Inflation: What We Learned 📚💰
Let’s be honest — studying abroad sounds exciting, but it also comes with a long checklist. Mrs. D’Silva broke it all down for us in a way that actually made sense. Here’s a quick peek at what she covered:
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Funding your studies (without selling your soul)
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Choosing the right course and country for you
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Admission procedures across regions (because Canada ≠ UK ≠ Australia)
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Tests like IELTS and TOEFL – what they are, and how to ace them
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Part-time jobs abroad – are they as glamorous as they sound?
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Stay-back and overstay rules (yep, they’re serious)
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Understanding tuition fees and application timelines
No sugar-coating. No Instagram filters. Just real talk about the challenges and perks of studying overseas.
Final Takeaway?
If you’re thinking about studying abroad, this session was the ultimate starter pack. And if you missed it — don’t worry. Your journey can still begin now. Start asking questions, start planning, and remember: the world is so much bigger than the four walls of a classroom. 🌏✨
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