i am a doctor, done my mbbs from india,n worked there for 3 years and then on advice of a consultant i came here in romania to do my postgraduate studies in surgery , in india i was earning about 25000 Rs/- per month i.e. about 600 USD. About romania i was told was that this university was very good one ineurope and the hospital setups here are too good , but not as good as western europe, and i paid about 2000 USD to the consultant and 4200 USD for one year course fees, and have spent in travelling and living about 2000 Usd in 5 months, but i was told that here in romania i can get a job and earn some money to take care of my studies from next year onwards and also my living , also that i may be getting various scholarships as i am a studious kind of a guy, now after coming here i realise that the quality of medical education here is worst than any backward country and the status of the hospitals here are worst than those in villages in india,......... please see details
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There is an adage that states "Don't throw good money after bad."  Yes, you have spent money to gain this opportunity in Romania, but it is clearly a waste of your time.  Don't keep spending money to stay there.\n\nIt seems to me that your choices are between India and the US, and that you may choose returning home to India for a year before going to the US. \n\nIf you can earn a good amount of money while back in India, this would be your best choice.  Then you would have some money to start out with in the US, and not have to depend upon your girlfriend.\n\nIt is clear to me that you have realized that Romania is not going to work out for you.  You should leave as soon as you can.  You cannot get back the money you have spent, but you can refuse to spend more. \n\nI wish you every success.
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You wanna live in Ireland mate. Paid €4,000 in the last 2.5 years  and not finished yet. €60 to have a check up. €600 for a canal, €80 for a straight filling, €700 for a crown, and thousands for braces. It is crazy here. The government puts 21%VAT on dentistry because having teeth apparently is a luxury here. Plus all our dentists drive Mercs and Beamers\nRant over\nBTW my dentist works very hard
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We have a lot of doctors from overseas working here. So its not impossible. But why would you want to work in the UK with the health service failing so badly right now. You could work in the private sector I guess so suggest you get in contact with someone like BUPA.
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i'm an american who went to university at McGill (montreal).  i finished my degree in three years because of AP credits, but my overall tutition bill was about $21,000 canadian dollars.  at the time (2001-2004) the exchange rate for the u.s. dollar was much better than it is now, and it was only about 15-16 grand total.  my housing was off-campus, but was still pretty reasonable (maybe another 5,000 canadian a year).  in terms of a part-time job, you can get one on campus, provided you check the right box on your student visa (i would recommned checking the box whether or not you plan on getting one right away, as you may change your mind, but if you don;t check yes it's too bad).  to get a job off campus you have to have a worker's visa, which would be much harder to get.  if you'd like any more info, feel free to post as such in the details, and i can get in contact with you.
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This is probably an oversimplification, but to me the problem was caused by too much doctor training capacity being utilised on the training of overseas students, the majority of whom don't stay in Australia. This was done so that uni's could make a fast buck at a time of funding cutbacks. The thinking seems to be, we can make lots of money by doing this, and we can import some cheaply-trained doctors from India and like countries to make up the shortfall. As with many such neo-liberal schemes, the full implications were never thought through, and the costs never properly calculated.\n\nSolutions? Not my area of expertise, but recognising what caused the problem is a start. It's easy to say spend more money, but then you have to decide where it's coming from.
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I belong to India and did all my education from Indian Universities including my Masters degrees in Biosciences like Microbiology and Biotechnology. It depends on the type of coursework you choose to do there. Engineering and Medical programs are definitely expensive but other degrees are affordable at low costs. Quite few excellent institutions and universities are there including the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Indian Institute of Science(IISc) in Bangalore, University of Hyderabad, University Department of Chemical Technology in Mumbai, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai, Jadavpur University in Kolkata etc.  Also, the cost of living is comparatively cheaper in smaller cities but quite high in metropolitan cities like mumbai, delhi and bangalore but still affordable.
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That sounds like fun. I wish I would have done studying abroad. The pay rate over there is probably the same as here relative to living cost. Hypothetically, if it costs $500/mo for rent over here, you would get paid like $10/hr or something. Over there, let's say it costs $300/mo and you get paid $7/hr.
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Medical Treatment and Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges  surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american patients.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.
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Ramesh you would not like this piece of advice i am sure...but why to you wanna go to abroad when you are not payed well...i feel you should stay whereever you are and try to work for your country rather than working for some foreign country...hope you like this advice...cheers!!!
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hey, \nu can opt for non medical stream \nbcoz there  is no value of doctors these days untill u  have the MD degree with u \nand u must be aware of the fact that qouta has already been acted so there is not point of going towards the medical stream now days untill n unless u r very bright child or born genoius \nyeah i knw at the end we earn a lot of money being as a doctor but gal it takes around 10 yrs or so to complteley settle in the life\nmaam there is no admission in india these days untill u have the money in ur hand \nif u have then u can go for\ni have passed my 12 th ths year with 88%{medical stream} and i got admissiion in bharati vidya peeth,pune\nin medical but they are asking for 26 lakhs as a donation \nso there is no point of giving so much money SO I HAVE ALSO CHANGED MY MIND AND I AM GOING TO PUNE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY----SOFTWARE\nin india's every state college there is donation \nso i will give u advice that u must go for the non medical steam and do enginnering\nand these days enigneers are being paying gud \nand we can search for the job even after 4 years \nLOOK THESE DAYS THERE IS NO VALUE OF MBBS UNTILL AND UNLESS U HAVE THE MD DEGREE IN UR HAND AND ALSO THESE DAYS PEOPLE ARE GOING MORE TOWARDS MBA \nso u can go for btech and then u can i either go for MS or MBA\nthese fields are on the zenith position these days\nand i would suggest u that u should go for MS OR MBA from outside india \nafter ur btech is completed u can give an exam of TOEFL or GMAT and if u clear these exams then u can apply for MS or MBA in the universites in USA\nand the exam fee for the toefl exam is arounf 12000 rs or around it these days so when u will give this exam it may be around 16000rs\nLOOK IF U ARE A BORN GENOIUS AND U HAVE UR INTERSET TOWARDS THE MEDICAL THEN I WOULD FORCE U TO GO FOR IT BUT REMEBER IT THAN EVEN GENOIUS ARE NOT ABLE TO CLEAR THE ENTRANCE EXAM AND THE STUDENTS WHO ARE AVERAGE IN THE STUDIES ARE ABLE TO CLEAR IT \nand if today there is no value of medical then how come u knw that if there wud be any value left after 10years when u will pass ur MD \nso in my opnion u should go for ENGINEERING\nand then go for MS or MBA
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i would if it was more physical and not towards experimental medicine.  i was in a study once, but i didnt take the medicine.  I had my wisdom tooth taken out.  they gave me medicine to bring home since they cant keep me there.  i went home and threw it away. when asked in a follow up, i said i took it and it relieved the pain, but some instances it didnt work so i took an advil and that helped.  i said that because i didnt want to false information to get to the public.  we would end up having all these people take medicine that was supposedly proven to work but didnt.  I would probably want at least 100 dollars to be a ginea pig.  Even if it was 200 buxx, and some people only make like 60 buxx a day after taxes, i dont think people want to be a ginea pig.  so, at least 100 would be fine for me, given that its only an hour.  because look on the other side.  i make between 40 to 60 an hour.  so, why bother being a ginea pig unless its more then that?  whats the average income in that area?
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I realise that you have a good job but maybe you need more exposure to life? My son went off to live and work in Germany when he was 18. He has been working as an au pair for a nice family. He teaches English at a local school and, in return, he gets university tuition. When he comes back to England, he will be going off to university. I do give him limited financial support (as does his dad) but he knows if he wants luxuries, it is up to him to get another job to be able to afford these. \n\nHe is due home for good in 8 weeks and working abroad (and taking care of himself) has been great for him, in terms of forcing him to grow up and think about things as an adult. I cannot believe how much he has changed! I know your job is good but think about how you might be able to get more life experience. If you live at home with your mom, try to find an apartment for yourself. Take care of your own laundry, shopping and cooking. Worry about your own bills. Even if it doesn't work out (do everything in your power to make it work!) you will gain valuable life experience through doing this and it can only benefit you in the long run.
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I do not know the pay scale for your area but you can get a general idea at www.monster.com or another job databank.  Mymother took this course around 10 years ago.  She said she loved the surgical aspect but that you have to be in the same position forever...as in holding a patient leg for a long time.  Also, we are very small and she said they always seemed to make her do all the heavy lifting of the patient.  She didn't complete the course due to her own medical problems though.
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I studied abroad in scotland this past spring.  I was extremely homesick the first week or so (I even considered coming back home), but once I started meeting people I got over it.  \n\nlife over there is a lot like life in the us - same music, same movies, same foods - so don't worry much about culture shock.  \n\nit's expensive over there, living costs are about twice what they are here, so plan your finances well.  \n\ntravel as much as you can.  it's so easy to hop on a plane for a few pounds and just spend a weekend in ireland or italy or anywhere in europe, so take advantage of it.  ryanair.com and aerlingus.com have really good fares.\n\nif you're going to open a bank account there, talk with your bank here about transfering money.  it was really difficult for me to get my money transferred, and I needed an account to pay tution.  if you don't need a bank account there, you can use a debit card for your american bank account at any atm and be fine.\n\npeople are so friendly, and everything is laidback.  there's really nothing to sweat.  have fun!
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look over the internet for Romania.\ni can tell you that there are a lot of natural springs with healing power and especially for kidney stones and they really work.\njust go there i can name even a resort "OLANESTI" in Romania.\nyou don't have to worry about the money cause it' really cheap.\nMy mother is going there every year and she only has one kidney and she is feeling fine after she drinks those waters.\nWhen she is there  at OLANESTI she feels not to good because of the water but when she finishes the treatment ( max 14 days) she feels a lot better for  a good period. she goes there twice a year and she is fine.\ni wish you can go there and feel a lot better.\nBy the way i'm Romania and i know what i'm seeing. i'm not kidding with you.\ntry the internet to get more info and look out for people who want to take advantaje of you to get more money.\nThe water is free there is no charge you will have to pay for the hotel and transport only\nemail me if you have any quetions stk_ic@yahoo.com\nbest of luck
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You can check out Cuba. I know it's a communist country, but I hear that the education is pretty good there. I am not a 100% sure how much it costs, but find out. Here in the US, education for foreigners costs a lot! My dad studied here as a foreign student and he had to pay around 30,000$ while others paid around 11,000$. Big difference. \n\nYou can check out some countries in Europe, such as Portugal. It isnt a rich rich country, but its somewhat inexpensive. \n\nMost important of all, dont give up your dreams. We only live life once, so dont let money hold you back. No ifs or buts. Just do it.
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Hi , \nJust wanted to help with what I know.I am into IT, so IT so I think that way.\nAll the respect and money that the Indian mathematicians and doctors , from India, earned in the west .....are going to the IT guys now ...because the West thinks that we are the best.Blindly go for MCA to encash this.\nIn fact the best course are course on SAP, Oracle DBA, IBM Mainframe( all would be part of MCA).Also enquire in C-Dac, which give short courses in these subjects( max 1 year duration).\nThe demand is huge and is here to stay for quite some time .As a beginner , know the basics, and slowly you will be absorbed.....with some effort .In the meantime....if you are hardworking enough......keep ur passport ready....as  nowhere in this globe do companies find gud and cheap IT expertise....hence the interest in India.\nAlso give more attention to the Technology you want to learn.....and not the Degree.\nThere are lots of accounting guys, CA's, civil enngnrs, doctors working in IT and that too in core technology.\nThat's the beauty of this domain....so go ahead.\n\nRegards\nSumant Mishra