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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