Thinking Globally

Are you thinking of going to university? Congratulation! You are onto a stage of your life that is exciting and fun.

But before you venture into the tedious work of searching for a university for your training, let us pause for a moment and consider the following questions:

• What do you like to do for the rest of your life?
• Who will support you while you go for training?
• What are your alternatives?

I would like to encourage you to think that you are born for great things. You have a brignt future ahead of you.

The secret to being productive and living a successful life is to work at something that drives your dream and fires your passion. Ask yourself what you dream of doing in ten years' timeand see your university education as the preparation period for achieving your dream.

Some people are always saying to themselves, "I have no money, I have no scholarship, my parents can't afford to send me to university." You really need to get rid of these negative thoughts and begin to plan and save for your training. You need to invest in yourself.

Put aside time, energy and money for training. If you plan early, you will succeed in what you do. Spend some time to read up on the job market so that you will have your dream job waiting for you when you complete your training.

Next, you need to understand the education trend. Education trends are shaped by employers' needs. Traditionally, training are based upon book knowledge and practical skills. But today, training is more job orientated.

In today's globalized world, products and services are sourced and produced in places all over the world. English is an important international language for business and commerce. Today's employers are looking for young people who are able to communicate well in English and be able to fit in any culture and environment. I suggest that you go for training in an English medium university. An overseas education will also enable you to learn to fit in a cross cultural environment.

There are many good universities in the world that are rich in diverse culture and at the same time relatively inexpensive. If you plan carefully for it, you will be be there. Let me show you how to look for these universities.

Traditionally, there are many established universities in developed countries like US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. However, these universities in the developed countries are expensive because both the tuition fees in these countries and the cost of living are high. Today  there are many non-traditional places of training that will help you to cut down your cost of education.

During the fifties and sixties of the previous century, many countries  received their independence from Great Britain and together, they form the Commonwealth countries. Today, many of these Commonwealth countries have developed their educational facilities whilst continuing to use English in their education systems as well as in their daily communications.

There are many universities in these countries that have links with established universities in developed countries. They receive accredition from these universities. In fact, very often you can even do the first 2 or 3 years in Malaysia or Singapore and then the remaining years in US, UK or Australia. This arrangement will cut down your expenses substancially.

In the 21st century, these emerging markets have also become extremely important in the development of our global economy. Many developed countries have invested in these economies, and are looking for talents amongst employees who have cross cultural experiences. Your experiences in these countries will put you  at an advantage with these employers.

Many students from developed countries have received scholarships in order to study in non traditional locations. That way, students will be ready to take leadership in our globalized economies in the years to come.

If you live in Asia, and are looking for an education in US, UK or Australia, you can do a twinning program in Malaysia and Singapore. This means that you do the first 2 or 3 years for only one third of the price and get your US, UK or Australian degree by doing only the last 1 or 2 years there. This way, you will go to your dream university with perhaps half the normal expenses.

Edugate will help you achieve your dream.