There was a time when I was struggling to make a career for myself. After scoring reasonably good marks in senior secondary examination, I failed to get admission in a medical college. I decided to drop one year and give it another try to clear the medical entrance exam. However I didn't perform well and ended up studying Bachelors of Science (General) in Delhi University. At that time my future looked very dark to me. A decision at that time by my parents changed my future. The decision was to send me to a foreign university to pursue my higher education. I successfully completed a Masters of Computer Science and I am currently working as a software developer in a multinational company.

I am writing this article to help students in India if they are planning to study abroad. I faced my difficulties when my parents asked me to go abroad for higher education. It was very difficult as I cannot get all information on the colleges in foreign countries, popular courses, education loan in India, education consultancy services in India, information about English tests, etc. I searched the internet for hours and the information I got was of little use.

When a student makes the choice to go to a foreign university, there are many important decisions they may have to make. I will share my experience and will try to answer the questions which every student should ask themselves when they decide to go to study abroad.

Which country is the best destination for studying abroad?

There is no best destination. Every country has its advantages and disadvantages. You should choose a country which is best suitable for your needs. Your decision of selecting a destination should not be based only on your choice of college. You will live and work there, so medical facilities, living standards and safety should be considered as well.

What English test I need to pass prior to get admission in foreign college/university?

There are five English tests which measure your level of English to study abroad - GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL and IELTS. You will not need to take all of those. Different colleges have different requirements of English. Based on the course and college requirements, you have to take only one of the above English tests.

Which college and which course?

Choosing a course is very important decision. You should choose a course based on your subjects in senior secondary school or subjects in college. Choosing a course of your interest is imperative. If you are pursuing a course without any interest, there is chance that you will score less marks which can affect your interview for a job. So you should consider previous knowledge, your interests in courses and future job perspectives while choosing a course.

It is always beneficial to do a course from a well recognised and respected college as it will help you in getting a job after successful completion of the course.

Do I need an education consultant?

Education consultants make the process of applying to a foreign college easier for you. They are familiar with all the rules, documents, loans and security, etc. They can help you in getting admission in a better college. Most of education consultants help you to find accommodation as well and also give you the basic idea for things you need when you first arrive abroad.

Can I get Education loan to study abroad from an Indian bank?

Most of the Indian banks offer education loans for education overseas. The process for applying for an education loan is simple and straight forward. You can get a maximum of two million Indian rupees which will cover your tuition fee, travel expenses and living expenses.

Keeping all above questions in mind, I created a website http://geniusabroad.com/ which provides list of colleges and courses in the most popular destinations among Indian students. I list the top education consultants in India and also provide information on banks in India which offer education loans for overseas education. Basic information is supplied regarding the structure and style of English tests. Colleges and courses can be searched from the landing page using the user interactive Google map.