Studying in the uK

[gazoomartian]

Another Djarian here Gazoo...

whats that, sounds something funny tho??

 

[UKspec786]

bankalalookheti
Sincere advice for your relative would be to steer clear from the UK.
The UK is going through its worst ever recession.
Unemployment is at its highest.
And to top it all off, we have the conservative party in power.

And its full of fitna.

 

[Ajnabi27]

Dear GeoG and Ajnabi27, thank you friends for your comprehensive replies. You Welcome.

As I said earlier in my previous post that there are many reliable sources, like the BHC as GeoG mentioned in his reply, from where information can be gathered but I just wanted to know the opinion of those pakistani students who have studied in the UK or are still studying.


What I have understood from your posts is that jobs are available for students but it is up to them how smart and hard-working they are. Not only low-paid jobs like those at sales counters of McDonalds and Burger King but also some better paid jobs like stock replenishment (I found some jobs on this site
http://www.jobisjob.co.uk/london/stock-replenishment/jobs) can be found with some luck and efforts. This is a good news.
Spot on. Normally the best practice is to grab the First available job, nature and pay doesnt matter in begining just to get familiarity with the changed environment. Later change job as much u like for betterment, Its a common practice.

Which city you people will recommend? London is good, opportunities must be in abundance but it is also very expensive. What about other cities like Birmingham or Manchester or even Durham. Don't you people think that studying in a smaller town is much better. Durham is good for its business faculty but I don't know about the job opportunities in Durham.
I found London life the best and suitable for students from every perspective.

GeoG, you're ritght. You must have been ordinarily resident within the EU for the last three years in order to be eligible for home fee. Anyway, he wants to earn some money before commencing with his studies. He himself has to find a solution for this home fee eligibility problem
Since he is national, It is better for him to First pile up the fee so he can concentrate better. Having a Gap year or a semester gap is good and a common practice for Home students.

GeoG and Ajnabi27, do the both of you still live in the UK?

I do, now a days in Crawley.

 

[Ajnabi27]

please can i one tell me if one could survive by doing part time jobs. i am going UK in feb 2011 for earning mainly and for studying as a secondary thing. :P please tell me if jobs in shops and stores etc will give me enough money to support myself and send some money home

Brother for International Students things have been changed quite badly recently. Do your proper research abt rules b4 stepping in. (My previous advice was for a Home Student) Working hours allowed for Int. students are:

>Non degree course 10 HRS /week
>Degree Course 20 HRS / week
>Course fees is increase 20% roughly in last 2 years.
> Home office is super strict abt students now a days espacially at visa renewal times, making colleges responsible for student's attendance and results and also there is an ongoing operation against fake colleges and employers who do not obey.

Bring some "Cash" with you for initial rainy days, as things could go against your perception. I came with the same intension, but situation was very different for International students 3 years back. Current Govt. have policies to put a cap on immigration and foreigners, and they are making things worst for students. All I want you and other International students to be realistic and come with the proper preparations according to these rule as things are not like the way they used to be.

 

[YAHYA87]

What about Universities in Canada???UK and USA is getting out of reach day by day now we have one strong Alternative available for us that is Canada....Do anyone knows about Canada???

 

[Ajnabi27]

What about Universities in Canada???UK and USA is getting out of reach day by day now we have one strong Alternative available for us that is Canada....Do anyone knows about Canada???

Think about Australia too, as it is a good option. There are some european countries as well if you want to explore.