Students leaving for UK cautioned

Sri Lankan students who leave for the UK to pursue their studies should possess a clear understanding of their study programs and the financial situation in the UK, said President, HOUNSLOW Sri Lanka Janahanda Foundation in the UK, Sri Lal Dias.

He said student visa holders face enormous difficulties when they arrive in the UK due to lack of funds. Very often they fall victim to bogus study agents, he said.

In the UK students are eligible to work only 10 hours a week, the income of which is not sufficient even for food.

While over 2.5 million British citizens are facing unemployment, foreigners have very little job opportunities, he said.

Dias said the prospective students should closely scrutinise the study programs and financial arrangements before leaving for the UK.

- LSAW