Monday 27 October 2014

7 steps to choosing the right tertiary institution for you:
Choosing the right institution may seem like a daunting task, and rightly so. There are many things to consider when making such a big decision. Some of your big considerations should be; the course that you want to study, tuition, student life on campus and with everything being integrated, you will want to know how the institution ranks in the world.

With all these in mind, you start the journey of looking for the place you will call home for the better part of your adult life.

Here are 6 steps to guide you in making that choice.

Step 1: Which course do you want to study?

Now that you are ready to start studying make sure you choose a course that aligns to your interests and career aspirations. Your course of choice will determine the institution you will attend.

There are some specialised programmes that are not offered by some institutions and the institutions that do offer them are ranked differently.

Your first choice will be the institution that is highly ranked in that field of expertise.
Take the time to read about the different institutions and their offerings, this will only enhance your knowledge of career options.
  
Step 2: Make a list

Make a list of the institutions that offer the field of study you are interested in. Put the list on your wall or door and give constant thought to what will be a big decision. Choosing the correct institution will assist in you one day reaching your career goals.

Ask your teachers and use the internet to help point you in the right direction.

Step 3: Do your research

Once you have your list start researching these institutions. Find out how long the course is, what points you will need in order to apply and when you will need to apply by.

Once you have researched the institutions you are interested in you can reassess your list and narrow it down. 
  
Step 4: Attend Open Days

Most institutions hold open days. If you can, visit the campus. This will give you a better indication of the facilities and the type of people there.

Speak to tutors and current students and see if you can imagine yourself studying there in the future.

You will get the feeling quite quickly if this is the one for you, or if it’s not quite right and you want to carry on looking.
  
Step 5: Pros and cons

Now that you have done your research you can make a list of pros and cons for each institution. Consider things like how far away they are, how much the tuition is and what credits you will receive once your course is completed, in case you want to carry on studying.

Step 6: Make an educated decision

By now you should have a pretty good idea of where you want to go. But if you are not 100% sure yet, don’t worry. Picking the right place for you is a big decision, and it can take time.

Don’t rush into anything. Think it through and ask more questions. Just be sure to take note of the application submission deadline, you don’t want to miss it!

Step 7: It’s about dedication

There’s no two ways about it, your educational journey won’t be easy. It will take hard work and dedication. So you need to be 100% sure that you are ready to dive in head first. Once you have made the decision of where to study, Eduloan can help finance that dream.

Eduloan can help you with all of your finance requirements. Since 1996 Eduloan has awarded over 750 000 study loans to the value of more than R4 billion.

Whether it be study fees, registration, textbooks, accommodation, technology or everything in-between, Eduloan offers an end-to-end solution for all your study needs.


To contact Eduloan today about financing your dreams, visit www.eduloan.co.za or call 0860 55 55 44.

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