You can get a university education in almost any country in the world
Top 3: Most popular countries
You can get a university education in almost any country in the world (including, for example, Argentina), but the most popular are universities in the US and UK – we live in a predominantly English-speaking world. To participate in educational programs, you will have to take the English language test TOEFL, without which you will not be admitted to study.
The number of US universities and colleges accepting international students is enormous. Detailed reference information about them can be found, for example, on the website Studyusa.com. Features of the UK education system are described on Studyinbritain.com. Also, studying in Germany is extremely popular – due to its almost free cost. You will only need to pay for accommodation. And, of course, learn German.
Language courses: living with a family
One of the most attractive options is participating in the Au Pair program (translated from French as "on equal terms"), where a foreign family provides the student with food and shelter in exchange for help with household chores. The program operates in many countries, its conditions are regulated by the state (no one will allow Texas farmers to make you milk a cow instead of preparing for exams), but the main provision remains unchanged: you must be accepted as a family member.
The advantages for the student are obvious – living in a home environment, a warm atmosphere, some earnings for not-too-strenuous work. Unfortunately, you can only study language courses this way.
Colleges, courses and internships
However, before entering a foreign university, you may want to take a preparatory course. This can be done either at colleges (a huge selection of general education programs for people with very different levels of education) or directly at a university center. In this case, you will live on campus, use the university library, get to know the professors, and by the time of admission you will begin to perceive the university as home (not to mention cultural adaptation to life in another country). You can also limit yourself to a professional college, since it is easier to get into. Specialties related to tourism, photo courses, and journalism are especially promising. And with knowledge of two cultures (your own and the host country), you can easily make a career in the tourism business. If you are already a student, you can work part-time in a restaurant or hotel. In most countries, students from the first year to the penultimate year can participate in such internships.
Foreign school: pros and cons
Schoolchildren can also become acquainted with the Western education system. Secondary education, holiday courses, language programs – all at your service.
The advantages of studying abroad from an early age include full adaptation to the cultural and linguistic environment; the disadvantages include difficulties in getting into truly decent schools. In addition, you may be required to pay additional expenses (especially if you chose the super-popular Malta).
Business education: an expensive pleasure
Finally, there are MBA programs (Master of Business Administration) for people who already have a higher education. A prerequisite is age 24+ plus excellent language skills. There are also language programs for teachers; after studying at one of the linguistic institutes, you will significantly increase your value on the labor market (of course, you will be accepted only if you already have a degree in linguistics).
It should be noted that programs for adults are usually quite expensive, and before deciding on additional education abroad, you should carefully consider the necessity of such a step.