Laila pursued her Master's degree in Intercultural Education and Psychology at Eotvos Lorand University. We asked Laila to share with us her experience of studying abroad.
Tell us a bit about yourself. What is your name? How old are you? Where do you come from?
I am Laila Rizvi and I am from Karachi, Pakistan.
What is the name of your university, study programme, which discipline? When did you start studying?
I am enrolled in the Master’s programme; Intercultural Education and Psychology at (ELTE) Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary.
What made you choose this programme? How did you decide?
The joint degree and the course structure were the main incentives. I opted for this course because it teaches about educating young minds in today's globalized world.
Did you find your study programme on Studyportals? If so, how then did Studyportals help you in your decision process?
Yes. There were many options but the ease of choosing of course and a user friendly search portal, enabled me to decide for my degree programme.
What were the main challenges you had to face before being accepted to your university?
The paper work and correspondence with the university.
Did you take a language test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) when applying for the programme? If yes, which one did you choose, why and how was your experience with it?
IELTS. Yes, good, I scored a 7.5 so for me it was a fairly pleasant experience.
What are three things you like most about the university? Why?
The faculty and course structure, location and the rich diverse experience.
If you could improve anything about the university, what would it be?
The language barrier. Will make it more accommodating and flexible for international students.
What are three things you like the most about the city?
- Historic buildings
- Transportation
- Reasonable cost of living
How would you rate your experience on a scale from zero to ten (0 – It is/was a total disaster, 10 – I have/had the time of my life)? Why?
9.
What would be your advice for students from your country that consider studying abroad?
Look into all your options. Spend time going through universities and portals and do seek information regarding finances and funding.
Is there anything that you would do differently if you could do it over again?
No. Not at all.
What are your future plans after graduating?
PhD in Education and Psychology.
Share your favourite spot, at the university and the city with us!
University. Cafeteria Chain Bridge and Fishermans Bastion (Budapest).
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