{"type":"document","data":{"id":"645011e3-955b-4a3b-93a0-368f16f28f2b","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2023-11-06T11:24:43.427+01:00","contentType":"onecms:editorialPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Are you going to study abroad? With the right preparations, it will be an unforgettable experience. These 5 tips will help you get started."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"editorialHeader","coreHeader":{"title":"Studying abroad: is it a challenge for you?","subtitle":"Do you want to discover other cultures by studying abroad? Is Erasmus the only option? Could you get a grant? A departure is on the horizon."},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/individuals/my-life/studies-and-work","text":"Studies and work"}},"date":"2023-11-06","readingTime":5},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Why studying abroad?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Of course, a room with an ocean view or a jaunt down the Rambla in Barcelona is tempting. But above all, studying abroad offers you the chance to have an enriching educational, linguistic, cultural and personal experience. And as a bonus, it&apos;s a great big asset for your resumé.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"It needs preparation"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>The ideal solution is to put in the ground work 12 to 18 months in advance. The 2 most urgent steps: look for an exchange programme, Erasmus for example, and apply. Set yourself a budget, taking into account any grants that you could obtain and the cost of living in your destination. For example, a sandwich in Norway is 84% more expensive than in Belgium. In Macedonia, you pay 59% less than here.</p><p>Next step: you have to go through the selection process. Have you been chosen? Well done. You can now take the next steps on your journey: the administrative formalities, finding housing, and of course learning the basics of the language.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"The unavoidable Erasmus"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Everybody knows about Erasmus. This programme of inter-university cooperation is THE benchmark in Europe. From Glasgow to Rome, it opens the way to many universities, and more importantly, provides a grant to cover part of your fees. How much is this grant? It varies according to your parents&apos; incomes and your destination country. It is generally in the range of 200 to 500 euros per month. But Erasmus isn&apos;t the only option. Other exchange programmes and forms of financial help are available, including universities, public bodies and private grants.</p><p>Be imaginative in your choice of destination: you don&apos;t just have to go to London to learn English. How about sharing a reindeer meat pizza in Seinäjoki, Finland?</p>"}}]},"complementaryZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Also interesting!"},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"articleCard","cardType":"article","cardSize":"medium","title":"Student jobs","body":"Answers to your question","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/5edd823b-68f8-440b-a619-a928ea86c4a5/student-job-1920","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/188b4375f414cdee/original/student-job-1920.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"date":"2021-09-15","link":{"url":"/en/individuals/my-life/studies-and-work/working-student-job-common-questions"}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Credit card for student","intro":"Enjoy the carefree student life to the full with your very own ING Visa classic credit card","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/3ebca973-d7e1-44ae-90c1-679a53982f10/credit-card-students-1920","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/4167e1364115879a/original/credit-card-students-1920.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/individuals/credit-cards/credit-card-youth"}}]}]}}}