QuestionsGeneral-MiscAny Mauritian out there who went to study abroad ?
Choconicokid asked 3 weeks ago

I just finished my HSC, waiting for my a level results next year and I want to study abroad. I want to learn biochemistry. So I wanted to know how is your experience abroad ? Is there any specific difficulties you have faced ? Any advices ? Specially those who went to Malaysia, UK, China, India, New Zealand and Ireland! Thank you for your helpppp

11thRaven answered 3 weeks ago

I went to the UK for medicine about 15 years ago.

Negatives compared to other countries:
– The UK tuition fees are generally at the top end of the range
– Cost of living has become very high in the country (energy bills and rent in particular have soared with very little regulation, and food/groceries also expensive post-Brexit – though the latter are still cheaper than Mauritius)
– The gov is very anti-foreigner so I’ve been told they’re reducing places for overseas students (that makes application more competitive) and following your studies it is harder to get a work visa to stay on if you were looking to settle

Positives compared to other countries:
– The application process is straightforward. You apply through UCAS and can apply for a student visa online (when I applied it was in person at Port Louis which may still be an option – you need to ask around people who have gone more recently). UCAS has advice on coming to the UK as an international student [here](https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/ucas-undergraduate-international-eu-students)
– Easy travel options – there are flights to the UK every day.
– No need to learn a new language (unlike China or Eastern European unis).

Hope that helps!

AcrobaticBarnacle616 answered 3 weeks ago

Nice biochem, i plan to study it as well in canada

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