Has Studying Abroad Has Become Easier After The Pandemic?

The hit of the Covid-19 Pandemic has disturbed the lives of students across the world, it affected the dreams of studying abroad for many Indian students. Countries like USA, UK, Canada and Germany are the top destinations for Indian students to pursue their higher education. Due to travel restrictions imposed in certain countries, students were forced to rethink their plans to pursue higher education abroad. But gradually, things are getting back to routine after lockdown but with high precautions.
If you use one word to describe the global overseas study market, then 2020 is a “downturn” and 2021 is a “recovery”. 2022 is “opportunities.” After experiencing panic and chaos at the beginning of the outbreak of COVID-19, with rounds of large-scale vaccination of vaccines in major destination countries, colleges and universities have opened their campuses this semester, and the entrance examinations for overseas students have basically resumed offline examination sites. The world disrupted by the epidemic has restarted.
Our in-depth research on the topic has led us to believe that it is now easier than ever to study abroad, thanks to the pandemic!

The pandemic and its impact on the international education system
The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted the normal operation order of the global economy and disrupted people’s normal lives. The inconsistent pace of the epidemic has hindered the geopolitics, tradings, and even education system as well. Everything seemed to have come to a halt due to the rise in covid-19 cases all around the world. People started quarantining and were only connected through the internet. Classes were held online and even complete courses were offered remotely, consequently, there was a decline in students moving abroad to pursue higher education.
More Scholarships and Study Abroad Opportunities!
We would like to highlight on the fact that despite of covid havoc. Many western countries have now relaxed their admission criterion due to covid-19. Numerous universities have announced scholarships and European countries have now opened international borders for students to pursue their higher education.
Global Survey regarding the impact of Covid-19
In a global survey, 52% of expected students think that COVID-19 has some impact on their future study abroad plans. However, less than 50% of the respondents said that COVID-19 had no impact on their intention to study abroad. Relative average differences indicate that students are not sure what their future will be and how long the restrictions imposed by the pandemic will last.
It is important to note that students who answer “no” may plan to study abroad in the future after thinking that the COVID-19 crisis may have ended. Temporary travel restrictions quickly set by governments may exacerbate students’ current uncertainty about studying abroad. The responses so far show that, like many of us, students are waiting to observe the development of the event.
The great interest of potential students in studying abroad shows the importance of the existing distance learning options in universities. In addition, it may indicate the potential growth of distance learning applications in the future.
On the contrary, 55% of students who plan to study abroad are not interested in online international education. These students may be more interested in the experience of studying abroad – experiencing a new culture, language, learning methods, and country. COVID-19 has not stopped these students from broadening their horizons by studying abroad, but they may be waiting to visit their new destination in person.

Online teaching is not the same!
Changes in teaching and learning styles bring new challenges to teachers and students. The epidemic has prevented most international students from learning in class or returning to school. Online teaching and distance teaching such as live classes, recorded classes, moot classes, remote guidance, etc. have become the main modes for students to learn during the epidemic.
However, online teaching and distance teaching cannot replace traditional classroom teaching. Teaching is to teach cultural knowledge to students. Students inspire each other through communication and teamwork to constantly think, complete the innovative acceptance, absorption, and creation of knowledge, and complete the learning process in an interactive atmosphere with teachers and students. Whether it is psychological feelings or actual effects, traditional on-site teaching is knowledge. The best way to teach and innovate is conducive to the growth and physical and mental health of young people.
A blessing in disguise!
Opportunities for international cooperation and exchange of academic and scientific research have been sharply increased. While bringing challenges, the epidemic has also brought some new changes and trends to international scientific research cooperation. For example, countries have increased investment in health research, and scholars from all countries have paid more attention to the long-term socio-economic and cultural impact of the current crisis. Universities and research institutions around the world have also turned their attention to more unknown areas related to epidemic prevention and control, such as the impact of climate change and the epidemic crisis on the polarization of the whole world, etc.
No need for SAT! Get your visa now!
Obtaining visas and getting scholarships has become easier now since students are given leverage because of the pandemic. Entering 2022, students still hold a wait-and-see attitude when choosing to study abroad and communicate. First of all, because the global epidemic seems to be under control, the visa policies for studying abroad in most countries have been relaxed, and university campuses in many countries have started physical classes, and it has become accessible for international students. Many students plan to study abroad under the epidemic had been put on hold, which means there is lesser competition for those who are still willing to pursue higher education abroad. The arrival of the pandemic caused by SARS-COV 2, has brought with it a series of changes in the education sector representing great challenges for hundreds of institutions around the world. In the case of some of the most prestigious universities, policies have been adopted to temporarily exempt the presentation of SAT or ACT scores to applicants who wish to enter the bachelor’s degree and who for some reason cannot present the tests. Even Harvard has provided the option of not giving SAT or ACT. Being one of the most internationally recognized universities for the high academic level, Harvard offers the possibility of not presenting the results of the standardized tests during the 2021-2022 cycle. This university will ask you to inform you of your decision on the presentation of the SAT or ACT exam scores at the time of the application for admission.
Different countries have opened their borders to international students
After a year and a half of distance learning, German universities have reopened their door, a liberating return for hundreds of thousands of foreign students.
Since December 15 last year, Australia began to receive foreign students again, after keeping its borders closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Because the country lasted closed for almost two years, labor demand increased, however, the current supply of unskilled workers is low in the country. For this reason, Australia will be a great opportunity for students who want to work while studying in English or graduate studies.

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