BENEFITS AND NON BENEFITS OF STUDYING ABROAD by G Vigna

INTRODUCTION

gvigna07 — 2014-11-15 09:17:25 UTC

Nowadays more and more student are eager to study abroad, because they feel that studying abroad is better than studying local universities of our country. However, the students have their own where to study. They have own reason to stud locally or abroad. Both of universities, abroad or local have their own uniqueness, as well as advantages and disadvantages.

BENEFIT 1

gvigna07 — 2014-11-15 09:19:06 UTC

Getting education in foreign county has a lot of benefits. Living in any new country is likely to broaden the mind. Experiencing new cultures, interacting with those with a background different from your own, seeing a different way of life, and experiencing the way other peoples do things is generally a positive, enhancing experience.

BENEFIT 2

gvigna07 — 2014-11-15 09:23:18 UTC

It also encourages independence. In this respect, studying abroad can be confidence-building, equipping the student with the resourcefulness needed to be self-sufficient in a foreign country

NON BENEFIT 1

gvigna07 — 2014-11-15 09:28:19 UTC

students who study abroad are exposed to culture shock and they will have communication barrier. In addition, you will miss your friends and family, feel homesick, at times lost or alienated

NON BENEFIT 2

gvigna07 — 2014-11-15 09:31:08 UTC

Another big disadvantage of studying abroad can be the costs. Studying abroad can be really expensive. First, it will depend on your major and university or school you choose, and then it will depend on the country, the city and the place where you want to live (big house or small room?). Moreover most countries do not allow foreign student to work, so you need to have money before you arrive in the country or have someone from home supporting you. The question you have to ask yourself is: can I afford to study abroad?

CONCLUSION

gvigna07 — 2014-11-15 09:36:02 UTC

In conclusion, while studying abroad offers great opportunities for a better future, it also has challenges that we must try our best to overcome what happened to make our dream become true.