On a sunny afternoon, Ms. Zhang sat in her small apartment in Beijing, facing a computer screen, her brow furrowed. Her eyes wandered on the screen on a report on the cost of studying abroad in various countries, and her heart was full of struggle and hesitation.
"Zihan, have you really decided to study abroad?" Her friend Wang Yue asked with concern on the other end of the phone.
"yes, I've always had that dream." Zhang Zihan took a deep breath and tried to calm the turmoil in his heart, "However, the biggest problem in front of me now is the cost of studying abroad. ”
"I've heard that the cost of studying abroad varies greatly from country to country, which country do you want to go to?" Wang Yue asked.
"I'm not sure yet." Zhang Zihan replied truthfully, "I have been researching the cost of studying abroad, the quality of education and the cost of living in various countries, but there are too many data, and I have not been able to make a decision until now." ”
Wang Yue was silent on the other end of the phone for a while, and then said, "Otherwise, let's help you analyze and analyze together?" I also have some friends who have studied abroad, and I can help you inquire. ”
After hanging up the phone, a warm current surged in Zhang Zihan's heart. She knows she's not alone.
First, she opened the search engine on her computer and typed in the keyword "cost of studying in various countries". A large amount of information and data came to her eyes, and she began to sift through and analyze them one by one.
She found that the cost of studying abroad in the United States is generally high. According to the data, the average tuition fee for private universities is more than $40,000 per year, while the tuition fees of public universities, although relatively low, add living expenses and other miscellaneous expenses, and the total annual expenses are also about $30,000. This is undoubtedly a huge burden for Zhang Zihan.
Next, she looked at the cost of studying in the UK. The quality of education in the UK is also world-renowned, but it can also be expensive. She learned that tuition fees and living costs are generally higher in the London area, while fees are relatively low in other areas. However, even the relatively low cost made her feel a little struggling.
Just when she was feeling a little depressed, she suddenly thought of some countries in Europe. She learned that most of the public universities in Germany and France offered free education, which was undoubtedly a great temptation for her. However, she also knows that these countries have a high language threshold and the cost of living is not low.
Just when she was hesitating, she received a message from Wang Yue. Wang Yue told her that a friend of hers studying abroad was studying in Canada, where the cost of studying abroad was relatively low and the quality of education was high. This news made Zhang Zihan's eyes light up, and she decided to learn more about studying in Canada.
Through consulting information and consulting study abroad agencies, Zhang Zihan learned that Canadian university tuition fees are generally lower than those in the United States and the United Kingdom. According to the data, the average annual tuition fee of private universities in Canada is about 20,000 Canadian dollars (about 15,000 US dollars), while the tuition fees of public universities are more affordable. In addition, the cost of living in Canada is also relatively low, especially in some small and medium-sized cities.
In the process of gaining an in-depth understanding of the situation of studying in Canada, Zhang Zihan also learned about some scholarship and financial aid policies in Canada. She found that as long as she worked hard to apply, she would have the opportunity to get some financial support and reduce the pressure of studying abroad.
After some thinking and comparison, Zhang Zihan finally decided to choose to study in Canada. She believes that there she can receive a quality education, and at the same time, she can reduce financial pressure through her own efforts.
In the process of preparing to study abroad, Zhang Zihan deeply realized the importance of studying abroad. She understands that studying abroad is not just a matter for one person, but also for a family. She is grateful to those who gave her help and support when she was confused, as well as to the study abroad agencies and websites that provided her with real and valid data.
In the end, Zhang Zihan successfully obtained a student visa in Canada and started her study abroad life there. She used her experience to tell the people around her: although the cost of studying abroad is important, it is more important to choose a country and school that suits you, and to strive for more opportunities and resources through your own efforts.