Monika Búcová, Slovakia, A level CATS College Cambridge

What does she say about CATS?

"My experience at CATS College has been very interesting. It's a mixture of academia, sport and living. I've learnt so many new things about people from different parts of the world, my teachers work very hard to make sure I understand the subject and my personal tutor is amazing. My residential supervisors are the best and the accommodation is fantastic, I am involved in lots of activities and feel very much at home."

Monika is considering her university choices but is aiming for one of the leading university destinations.

Ibrahim Kyari, Nigeria, Law Foundation Bellerbys College Cambridge

"Cambridge Study agents helped me a lot find the right place and course for me after many bad previous experiences and finally I feel like I can achieve something in my life and get a place at a university.

All the teachers at the College are really your friends and they're on your side. It's great to get an education in England, much better than in Nigeria - you get a lot more knowledge here."

Djordje Stupar, Serbia, BA Architecture University of Westminster

Djordje is a former student at CSVPA. What does he say about the College?

"As an independent college, it's more like a university - you work for your own benefit and the teachers all want the best for you. The tutors are the best I have ever had. I'm Captain of the College Football team and I find the College as a wonderful opportunity and experience."

Besart Xhaferri, Albania, London School of Economics

Djordje is a former student at CATS Cambridge. What does he say about the College?

"The quality of tutors at CATS College is very impressive. All those teaching my subjects were Oxbridge graduates. They are a real force and credit to the School."

What advice would you give other students who are thinking of coming to the UK to study?

"It is different and challenging but possible!"

1. Personal growth

During study abroad you develop a greater self-confidence, independence and self-reliance, and you can reach life experience, which mature you personally and intellectually.

2. Make friends for life around the world

You will meet other international students who are as far from home as yourself and you will have the opportunity to make friends all around the world.

3. Master the language

There is no better and more effective way to learn a language than to be immersed in a culture that speaks the language you are learning. You're surrounded by the language on a daily basis and are seeing and hearing it in the proper cultural context.

4. Career enhancement

Study abroad improves your post-graduate employment prospects, particularly if you are considering career in business, international affairs, or government service. Employers actively want employees with an international knowledge base as well as other transnational highly valuated competencies: cross-cultural communication skills, analytical skills, an understanding of and familiarity with local customs and cultural contexts, flexibility, resilience, ability to adapt to new circumstances and deal constructively with differences.

5. Study only what interests you

Study abroad can offer you quality of education and opportunities that you cannot get at the high school and university in your home country.

6. Opportunity to follow new academic system

You may become familiar with an entirely new academic system and you will have the chance to take courses not offered on your home campus. It's also a great opportunity to break out the monotony of the routine you follow term after term.

7. New prospective on world affairs

Study abroad can broaden your intellectual horizons and deepen your knowledge and understanding of intellectual, political, and economical issues. Thanks to the cultural experience of living abroad you find new ways of thinking and get the ability to broaden your world's understanding and perspective. You get the firs-hand knowledge of how another culture approaches the task and challenges of everyday life.

8. Opportunity to travel

Weekends and academic breaks allow you to venture out and explore your surroundings - both your immediate and more distant surroundings. Since studying abroad often puts you on a completely different continent, you are much closer to places you might otherwise not have had the opportunity to visit.

9. Learn about yourself

Students who study abroad return home with new ideas and perspectives about themselves and their own culture. The experience abroad often challenges them to reconsider their own beliefs and values. The experience may perhaps strengthen those values or it may cause students to alter or abandon them and embrace new concepts and perceptions.

10. Experience for life

Its great opportunity to learn new ways how to solve problems more effectively, get to know your strengths and overcome challenges in completely new life situations.