Yes, we admit it – studying abroad is a big challenge! However, you’ll never know what opportunities it can open for you unless you try.
You will become independent, learn a new language (or maybe even more than one!), live in an international environment, and meet people from many different countries around the world. In addition, you will be ready to face various challenges, and with a foreign university degree, you will have an advantage in the job market.
We know that the first few months after arriving at a foreign university can be quite challenging — you may feel lost and unsure of yourself. However, every university has an international office that is always ready to help. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to the Kastu team, even if you are already abroad studying. We will help you in any way we can! By reading this section prepared by Kastu consultants about the most common fears, you’ll see that there is nothing to be afraid of!
All obstacles on the path to your dream studies can be overcome!
Yes, we admit – studying abroad is a big challenge! But unless you try, you will never know what opportunities it can open for you…
It’s a natural fear. Everyone feels it and worries about it!
However, you should know — you won’t be alone! Hundreds of other students will be going to study alongside you!
PLUS
- International students are welcomed very warmly by universities — they organise introduction events, help you integrate smoothly into university life, and offer various extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and social events. You will be surrounded by so many interesting people and activities that you simply won’t have time for fear!
- Senior students are always friendly and help newcomers settle in. Many universities have a “buddy” programme, where each first-year student is paired with an older student who helps them adapt.
- Before leaving to study abroad, you will already have met others enrolled in the same university and programme as you — and it’s always easier to take the step together!
- Modern technology makes it easy to stay in touch with family and friends, and plane tickets are not that expensive — some students manage to get tickets for as little as €9.
- Studying abroad will make you stronger, more self-confident, and more open to the world: your peers from different corners of the globe will teach you tolerance and give you the skills to communicate easily with all kinds of people. You will also learn to manage your household and finances, plan your time for leisure and studies — and gaining all these skills while still young will be a big advantage for your future!
P.S. We highly recommend reading the article “17 Things That Will Change When You Start Living Abroad.”
That’s not true. Studying abroad is accessible to everyone!
And here’s why:
- Kastu cooperates with and offers study opportunities only in countries where higher education is tuition-free, government-funded, or low-cost.
- Most students find part-time jobs and, by working around 15 hours per week, are able not only to fully support themselves but also save an average of €720 per month* — that’s €8,640* per year.
- We provide a table comparing student income and expenses depending on the country of study. As you will see from this table, studying abroad can actually be cheaper than studying in your home country.
*The example is based on an average student in the Netherlands.
When planning to study abroad, it is important to have savings to cover at least 5–6 months (~€5000–€7000 for travel, accommodation, food, etc.) so you can feel secure and focus on adapting to the new environment. Once you are settled, you will be able to easily combine your studies with part-time student jobs.
That’s not true!
- In the Netherlands and Belgium, there is a belief that higher education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their school grades. If you finish school and receive your secondary school diploma, you can apply and be accepted. However, if you decide to study, you should know that you will be expected to put in the work — if you don’t, universities can dismiss you just as easily as they accepted you.
- Denmark, Finland, and Sweden will look at your school grades, but they don’t need to be high. If your average grade is 7 out of 10 or higher, you generally won’t face any difficulties getting accepted.
In summary – it’s not your grades that matter most, but your personality. When applying to universities abroad, your grades usually play only a small role, and final exam results are often not considered at all. What matters most to universities is who you are as a person, so your motivation to succeed in your chosen field and your personal qualities will play the biggest role in the admission process.
Not true!
On the contrary – getting accepted is very easy! – this is exactly what all students who applied through Kastu say in their testimonials.
Why?
Because applying through the Kastu application platform is simple, easy, and reliable. Filling in and submitting the Kastu application form will not be any more difficult than shopping online.
You can read more about how easy it is to apply through Kastu in the section “Why Kastu?”.
We completely understand you!
- 12th grade
- homework
- exams
- stress
- pressure from those around you
and in the midst of all that, you still need to find time for yourself and to rest.
Don’t worry — WE WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING FOR YOU!
Kastu has professional study-abroad coordinators who will be your best friends throughout the entire application process — we will manage your application from A to Z. You won’t forget or miss anything — we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
P.S. Filling out the Kastu online application form will take only about 20 minutes. And if you get stuck — we’ll help you out too! :)
It’s perfectly fine!
To submit your application, you don’t need to have made your final decision about studying abroad.
Simply register now at kastu.lt, submit your application, and receive an acceptance letter from your chosen universities.
Once you know where you’ve been accepted, you’ll have time until mid-summer to decide whether you want to go and study or not.
You can always change your mind and stay in your home country.
BUT if you delay and start the process only once you’ve made your final decision, it might be too late — your preferred university may no longer have available study places or dormitory rooms, and so on.
So, register and complete the Kastu online application form NOW, and you’ll still have time to decide until the middle of summer!
That’s completely fine!
A very smart move!
Studying abroad can be your backup plan!
For example, you can safeguard yourself against situations like:
- Not getting into your desired university or study programme in your home country;
- Not being accepted into a state-funded place;
- Failing mathematics or another exam;
- And similar scenarios.
When applying abroad, final school exam results have no impact!
Applications take place much earlier.
You will find out whether you have been accepted within two to four weeks after submitting your application. So by March–May, you will already know which university has accepted you.
This means you can take your final school exams with peace of mind, knowing that whatever happens, you have already been accepted and have a backup option!
This is one of the most common fears! :)
And it’s completely natural to feel this way — after all, you might not have had much real-life practice with English yet.
But here’s what you should know:
- If you are studying English at a B2 level at school, you won’t have any problems. Many lecturers at international universities actually praise students from abroad as some of the best English speakers in their classes.
- On average, it takes most students just one to two months to “break the ice” and start speaking English without hesitation.
- International universities are filled with people from all over the world, and for most of them, English is not their native language. The first months are a learning curve for everyone, and students support each other through it.
- Lecturers themselves are often non-native English speakers. They understand the challenges students face, so they speak slowly and clearly to make sure everyone can follow.
