Becoming an international student is not simple. It depends on where you are going and what you want to become. Universities have requirements that we do not have in the USA.  Some of the requirements are that you have to take an English test, even though we speak English. Then there will also be a different speaking language test you’ll have to take. Britain has four different English tests that we do not have over here. One major test you have to take is IELTS (Academic), which is a listening, reading, speaking and writing a test. They also have other tests, but we do not provide them in the USA.

As an international student, you have to have certain things with you at all times. One major thing that you have to carry at all times is your passport and visa together. If you do not have that on you, you could get in trouble. Your visa is what shows why you are there.

Below is the process of becoming involved in international study:

The first steps are to choose a college or university. Then you need to figure out how to apply. In England, UCAS is a website where they have all colleges and classes to choose from. UCAS has a 40 dollar fee for the whole year to use it and you’re able to apply for scholarships there as well.  

The second step is to apply and apply for scholarships. They will be getting in touch with you and telling you that you’re missing through a letter. It will tell you what you need to send them and that you been accepted into that school. Some schools will give you scholarships because of the classes you are taking. It depends on the classes you have and how many scholarships you apply for overseas.

The third step is to send a picture of your passport to the school you’re going to. They will be notifying the border control and Homeland Security. They will be running background checks after you apply for your visa. When you’re about to go into the country, you get a stamp saying you have a visa on your passport. 

The final step is to get to the country. You may be able to drive or you may have to fly. Just be sure to bring your clothes and items that you need. When you get there, there will be a school supervisor or campus kid who will pick you up. They will have apartments for you to stay at but you need to sign papers for your stay.