International Student Advisors 4U

Angel_of_West · Sep 7, 2009

Nobody can make that decision for you, but when I read that you have to pay getting an interview, OMG I cannot believe that, how degenerating is all this.
I just think it gives you a certain experience for a very high prize, and it's not useful for your nursing career. About making connections what was mentioned before somewhere, I only can say what I observed in England, that Filipinos often stick together but have difficulties getting to know other people, plus with your minimal income and the money you will have to or want to send home, your radius of action is limited too.
5cats

I just did the interview today :) it went well, so I'm glad. :wink2: The interview does cost a lot. But, it's all well though. The program and its services sounds good, and its inviting. But I will have to scrutinize every angle, to think ahead and make sure I make the right decision. :) as for now, I'm having positive thoughts about it.

What I just worry is that, would what we will be earning there, be enough for everything per month (food, accomodation, loans, and etc.).

thanks. :nurse:

Annie xxx

allnurses Guide · Sep 7, 2009

I just did the interview today :) it went well, so I'm glad. :wink2: The interview does cost a lot. But, it's all well though. The program and its services sounds good, and its inviting. But I will have to scrutinize every angle, to think ahead and make sure I make the right decision. :) as for now, I'm having positive thoughts about it.
What I just worry is that, would what we will be earning there, be enough for everything per month (food, accomodation, loans, and etc.).
thanks.
Annie xxx

Annie it is very expensive to live in the UK and as a carer (part time because your only able to work the specified hours) you will earn minimum wage.

Angel_of_West · Sep 12, 2009

Annie it is very expensive to live in the UK and as a carer (part time because your only able to work the specified hours) you will earn minimum wage.

Hi. thanks for the advice. :)

Yeah, I've thought about it, earning minimum wage, if not minimum, close to the minumum wage which is 5.8/hr. Some get 6.5 and above per hour.

Annie xxx

allnurses Guide · Sep 13, 2009

Annie you also have to bear in mind that you will need to pay for things like heating, warm clothes it is going to be winter soon here in the UK and temperatures drop below 0 degrees most days.

Food and fuel is expensive with petrol being £1.05 a litre. Depending on where you live rent will also be something to consider, major cities the cost of living is difficult for those earning a good wage

The course that you will study for will not qualify to work as a nurse in the UK and once the course has finished you will be required to leave the UK.

Sorry to sound all doom and gloom but things are not brilliant in the UK at the moment, the NHS is not a happy place to work and the cost of living is increasing with more and more UK citizens out of work than ever,

glitzdelight · Sep 26, 2009

Thank you to sharrie, 5cats and silverdragon. I already withdrawn my application with ISA. You are right, why would I enter as a nursing assistant for 2 years when other countries like Australia are offering jobs where I can work as a nurse. Thanks so much!

Nerie · Oct 16, 2009

Hi NURSEINUK! I would just like to ask which agency did you apply to as a student? I got curious with the amount of application fee you mentioned because the application fee at ISA4U at present is a booming P600,000.00. Thank you very much.

marslarks · Oct 23, 2009

hi guys!

i actually applied for this kind of scheme..my parents supported me financially..however i didnt used any agency to process my papers..i personally handled everything, i processed my papers and communicated with the school myself..i waited for 5 months then my visa was released. i can now go to london as a student. im kind of having second thoughts because i know no one there however i cannot back out because of all the expenses that we have made so far..excited and at the same time a little bit wary..hehehe

allnurses Guide · Oct 23, 2009

THanks for updating us Marslarks, it will be interesting to follow your progress to see exactly what you get from the course and what happens after you finish. Please keep us posted

nurseinuk · Oct 24, 2009

Nerie, the package cost of PHP248K that includes one year full payment of course fee is true. They just have another batch of students who arrived here last month. The processing, according to this last batch, by this consultancy firm ,only takes 3 to 5 days. Yes, you read it right DAYS lang.

Best regards.

nurseinuk · Oct 24, 2009

The school where I'm enrolled has, I think, a number of agencies in the Philippines. My flat mate came from one and she paid PHP500K. I am just lucky that I read their ad in the Manila Bulletin.

marslarks · Oct 26, 2009

ill inform you guys and update whatever happens to me there so that you'll be able to know the pros and cons of applying to this kind of program..

nurseinuk · Oct 27, 2009

There are agents in the Philippines who over advertize and when their students arrives here in the UK, they are made to wait for a couple of months before they are placed in a senior home /placement provider. These agents have more students than placement providers. My warning is to make sure that your agent has a ready placement provider before you leave the Philippines. It is better to wait there in th Philippines rather than come here without any source of income to cover your expenses. Let's not burden our parents or sponsors anymore once we are already here in the UK. It is more than enough that they opened the door for us. Once we are here, it should already be up to us how to make both ends meet. Very difficult but with proper budgeting and a looot of sacrifice, nothing is impossible. Just be reasy for the worst so that you will not be dissapointed.