For decades, most Indian students went to North America to
pursue their further education. Of course, there is no doubt that most American
universities offer excellent education, which is recognized globally. However,
over the past decade America has changed. It has become a lot more expensive in
terms of tuition and the American government has started to introduce strict
and very rigid regulations for obtaining a student visa. Finally, the crime
rate all over the USA has soared. Almost every week there are reports of mass
shootings and campus violence is growing. For these reasons, another great
option for Indians who wish to pursue further education is just to the North of
India- in the former republic of the Soviet Union- Georgia.
Georgia has several top ranked universities which are run by the
state. These universities offer almost every type of course or diploma that one
can get in the USA such as nursing, medicine, emergency medicine,
physiotherapy, engineering and so on. Besides Indians, students from other
nations include Sri lanka,Turkey, Canada, Azerbaijan, Armenia an Ukraine. While some students come here independently,
many others come as a part of students exchange program as arranged by the
universities.
Some of the top ranked universities in Georgia include
IvaneJavakhishvili Tbilisi State, Ilia State, AkakiTsereteli State,
International Black Sea and David Tvildiani Medical University.There are many more.
The fees for studying in most universities in Georgia vary from
$4,000- $8000 for a semester which is a tenth of the cost in the USA. The
universities all follow a European union syllabus which allows the graduate to
seek employment anywhere in Europe, if the opportunity arises.
So what is lifelike in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia?
Indian students who come here mention that while Georgia overall
may not be as developed as the USA, it is still better developed than India,
much cleaner, bigger and definitely less crowded. All the homes are furnished
and have heating. The classrooms are well equipped and they have also a good
transportation system. The universities also offer access to the internet and
have comprehensive libraries.
Food and renting in Georgia is very comparable to India but of
course the variety of spices is less. English is widely spoken by most people in the capital. However,
because of influx of other Europeans one may hear many other languages.
Outside of the university, Tbilisi has a vibrant night life and
offers ample outdoor opportunities such as recreational sports, water
activities and exploring the countryside. Mind you, Georgia is a cold country
with its frigid winters, so when you come here, you will definitely need winter
clothes.
The majority of Indians who have come to Georgia remain
satisfied. The country is very safe and the people are extremely friendly
towards other races and cultures.
Most students who go to Tbilisi say that the experience of going
to a former soviet republic was exciting. In the end, they got education, met
people of a different culture and got a decent job back home.
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