Claire Thomson shares her experiences studying abroad in Germany and France through the Erasmus and Turing schemes, highlighting the opportunities, cultural experiences, and funding support that made her travels possible. The UK plans to rejoin the Erasmus program in 2027, promising more opportunities for students to study and train abroad, fostering international connections and skills development.
Amid rising costs and political instability in the U.S., a growing number of American students are applying to colleges in Europe, the UK, and Asia, seeking affordable education and international experience, with applications to the UK increasing by 14% in 2025.
Indian students and their families are increasingly anxious about the future of studying in the US due to recent restrictive visa policies under the Trump administration, leading many to consider alternative countries like the UK and European nations for higher education.
The US crackdown on Chinese students and visa policies are causing many Chinese students to reconsider studying in the US, with some seeking alternatives in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to concerns over safety, political tensions, and changing policies, which are also impacting the US's reputation as a top destination for international students.
Planning to study abroad? Here are some tips to make the most of your experience: write down goals, get your travel documents in order early, figure out your finances, learn the language, research the country, keep a travel journal, make friends, embrace every opportunity, and push yourself to be extroverted. Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to travel, learn, and immerse yourself in a new culture.