In the previous episode of Students Speak, we covered Poovidha Saravannan’s reasons for choosing the UK as her study abroad destination, her career plans, entrance exams, and interesting insights into SOP and LOR. In this episode, let’s learn about the visa application process, her experience with her education financing partner, and invaluable advice from Poovidha to aspiring students.

Key Highlights

• Visa application process
• Her experience with her education financing partner
• Invaluable advice from Poovidha to study abroad students

Visa application process

She has applied for a Super Priority Visa, which is popular for a faster decision. Under this scheme, you can get a decision within ~5 working days. However, if the visa authorities need more information, the process can take a tad bit longer. Poovidha had to submit all the necessary documents, including her academic transcripts, financial statements, and more. She mentioned a crucial aspect of the visa application related to the name. If the spelling or initials mismatch from one document to the other, you should get the affidavit stating the different spellings of the name belong to the same person.

Also Read: UK Student Visa: A Brief Guide for Study Abroad Students – Part I

Her experience with her education financing partner

Poovidha conducted online research about education loan providers and came across Avanse Financial Services. So, she quickly applied online. What amazed her was that she received the call within two minutes of applying for a student loan. The Avanse team educated her about every process and guided her every step of the way. The helpful staff and the transparent process immediately gained her trust. Every time she had doubts, she received prompt responses. The seamless process led to a quick education loan disbursement, which enabled her to pay her university fees on time. 

At Avanse Financial Services, we strongly believe that every deserving student should access quality education, and hence, we design hyper-personalised student loans with multiple benefits such as quick loan sanctions, 100% financing and flexible repayment options. The Avanse loan for studying abroad covers the holistic cost of education, including tuition fees, travelling expenses, accommodation costs, living expenses, the cost of learning devices, and other education-related costs.

Invaluable advice from Poovidha to study abroad students

• Study program: Students must research the best course as their career depends on it. Moreover, the program should align with their previous academic qualification and career plans. So, first, self-introspect to know what subjects you would like to study, your strengths, and career avenues you would like to explore and find the course that matches your expectations.

  Read Also: What students must know about UKVI PTE before studying in the UK

• Study destination: Also, know the job market of your domain in your preferred study destination. For instance, if you want to pursue a medical degree, find the leading country in the healthcare sector to launch your career seamlessly.
• University: Check several aspects of the university, such as the location, rankings and campus. If the university enjoys a strategic location close to industries and businesses, it will be easier to transition from an academic journey to a professional career. Also, the prestigious educational institutions will have vibrant student bodies. This will allow you to build your international network and learn about new people and their cultures.
• Pre-planning: Once students make up their minds during their undergraduate years, they must begin their research about study programs, countries and universities. Conduct thorough online research and visit YouTube and the university website to find authentic information.

So, this brings us to the end of Poovidha’s academic journey planning. If her journey has encouraged you to follow your dream of studying abroad, then now is the perfect time. Don’t let the financial worries keep you from pursuing your academic aspirations. Instead, opt for an education loan to finance your higher studies independently. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We will be glad to partner with you on your academic journey. All the best!