Studying abroad decision survey
Answer 9 quick questions anonymously to help a personal-statement research project.
Be honest — have you ever pictured yourself studying in another country?
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All the time, it's basically the plan
Sometimes when things get frustrating here
Rarely thought about it
No, I want to build my career here
If you got a full scholarship abroad tomorrow, would you take it?
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Yes, packing already
Yes, but I'd need to think about family
Maybe, depends where
No
If you had to pick ONE reason people your age leave Pakistan to study, what would it be?
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Better education quality
Job market or salary abroad
Escape route to immigration
Nothing good exists here for my field
Everyone else is doing it
Rank what matters most when picking a university abroad
What's actually stopping most people — is it really money, or something else?
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Money plain and simple
Family won't let go
No one tells you how the process works
Tests like IELTS/SAT feel like a wall
Honestly, fear of the unknown
Did your school actually prepare you for this decision, or did you figure it out yourself?
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School helped a lot
I did all the research myself
Neither, I'm still lost
I had someone (relative or agent) guide me
If Pakistan suddenly had world-class universities in your field, would you still want to leave?
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No, I'd stay in a heartbeat
Still yes, it's not just about education
Not sure, never considered it
Picture yourself 10 years from now — where are you living?
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Pakistan, built my life here
Abroad, made it my home
Splitting time between both
No idea, too far to predict
Finish this sentence: "I'd stay in Pakistan for my studies if only ___."
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