“Wild goose family” is a term originating from Korea, used to describe the phenomenon of families splitting up due to the children’s goal of studying abroad. In which, the mother and child often go abroad (usually the US, Canada, Australia…) to live and study, while the father stays in the country to work and provide financial support.
This term has become popular not only in Korea, but also in China, Vietnam and many other Asian countries, where almost the whole family "bets" and accepts sacrifices for their children's study abroad journey. However, according to researchers in Korea, the "wild goose family" model can leave many long-term consequences.
With the mindset that going abroad will bring more opportunities, many families decide to send their children to school right away, even though they may not be fully prepared in terms of language, life skills or psychology.
Tightened visa and immigration policies, coupled with diplomatic turmoil in some countries, mean many Asian students are having to adapt to a changing learning environment.
Meanwhile, studying abroad is always a serious investment in both finance and expectations. For students studying abroad in developed countries such as the UK, Australia, and the US, the average total cost can be up to 250,000 USD or more for 4 years of university - equivalent to more than 6 billion VND - a huge amount for many families.
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Choosing to change the definition of studying abroad
In that context, a segment of parents tend to start considering international study programs right in Vietnam as a safer option.
International learning models are likened to studying abroad on-site, not only saving costs but also helping students gradually get used to the global learning environment while still receiving support from their families.
Domestic international schools are increasingly sought after.
British University Vietnam (BUV) is one of the typical models. Students study a standard British program, taught entirely in English, with international lecturers and globally recognized degrees. The total cost of studying at BUV is about 70% lower than studying directly in the UK (total cost includes both tuition and living expenses).
Students are taught in an international environment without being separated from their families, culture, and support systems in Vietnam. BUV focuses on teaching theory combined with practice through real-life projects and extracurricular activities, so that students can develop comprehensive knowledge and soft skills.
BUV provides a dynamic international standard learning environment
In addition to international degrees at BUV, students can completely globalize their learning path through BUV's network of nearly 70 prestigious universities in more than 15 countries on 5 continents. From there, they can conquer degrees from prestigious schools in the Russel Group in the UK (24 most influential schools), the Triple Crown group (1% of the world's most qualified business schools)... from the BUV launch pad.
Students can choose short-term study abroad programs or semester exchanges, transfer to a BUV partner university abroad for the final year or two, or pursue graduate studies at one of the world's leading universities through BUV's personalized support services.
4 golden criteria
BUV ensures a seamless, convenient process to speed up international study procedures for students, from program consultation, application preparation, to scholarship application and admission procedures at the new school, with 4 criteria.
Firstly, the learning path is designed and customized for each student's ability and aspirations, helping students make the most of their credits at BUV, saving time and money to get the desired international degree.
Second, the volume of application procedures is reduced. With comprehensive support from the International Office at BUV, students can reduce 70-80% of the amount of paperwork and procedures that must be directly handled, so that they can focus on their studies and skills development.
BUV helps students transfer to international universities with a clear roadmap
Third, the transfer success rate is high. By strictly following the study path advised by BUV, students are likely to be exempted from conditional admission requirements, including English proficiency tests and entrance exams. In fact, the international transfer success rate of BUV students has averaged over 95% over the past several years.
Finally, the scholarship success rate is guaranteed. 100% of eligible students sponsored by the BUV International Office have the opportunity to be guaranteed scholarship packages from BUV's partner universities, depending on the funding source and conditions at each time.
In short, studying abroad is still a wise investment in the future if you have the right strategy. In the current context, parents and students have more new options, such as considering other quality and low-risk international school options in Vietnam, creating a solid foundation for students before stepping out into the big world.
Learn more about BUV: https://www.buv.edu.vn/
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bai-hoc-canh-tinh-tu-ngong-troi-du-hoc-rat-can-chien-luoc-185250726162515.htm
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