it is better to study at local uniiversities than doing so overseas..?

Question:do u agree?
i gotto present it 2morrow

Answers:
You will need to present both sides of the argument, so make a list for each location
starting with the advantages. The advantages for one side often become the disadvantages
of the other.

Think about:

cost of fees
cost of living
new culture
new environment
food
climate
course content
course delivery (lectures, seminars etc.)
language
closeness to home
communicating with family and friends
learning to deal with homesickness
new vs old friends
once in a lifetime experience
view of potential employers
global citizenship

It doesn't really matter which side your conclusion falls on, so long as you can support
your arguments and show you have thought about it.

Good Luck! Depends what you want from college.

Local is cheaper but studying abroad broadens your horizons and allows you to see things
from another cultures point of view.

Just going to college is the important thing. From my perspective Universities abroad are
more useful. First the pupil is learning a second language, second the new culture and
third he gets a better perspective from outsiders about himself.

Depends what you want from college.

Local is cheaper but studying abroad broadens your horizons and allows you to see things
from another cultures point of view.

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Just going to college is the important thing. From my perspective Universities abroad are
more useful. First the pupil is learning a second language, second the new culture and
third he gets a better perspective from outsiders about himself.

Well, it depends on several factors including financial & socio cultural factors. Both have
their disadvantages & advantages.

Sometimes, studying overseas cost much more due to exchange rate & cost of living
expenditure, compared if you were to go to a local nearby Uni.

Nontheless, there are also things to consider such as the different courses & the university
reputation. Some overseas universities offer courses unavailable in nearby local unis &
have more well-known, rigorous & recognized courses. Additionally, there is also the
aspect of experiencing different cultures & getting to develop & grow as a person living
independantly.

However, some people may not be able to cope studying overseas due to homesickness,
language & cultural barriers. Some local universities may offer good courses (although
not ivy leagues statuses) still reliable but often overlooked by students.

hope tt made sense

Is local universities better than studying in foreign universities?

its for my debate..im from malaysia so can you give me elaborations on cultural shock
when we go to foreign university...cultural shock is the way we adapt with the
environment

 4 years ago

I guess it depends on what you truly want at the end of the day.

Do you want the overseas living experience? You have to bear in mind that being
overseas you have to be independent. Besides studying, you have to take care of your
daily expenses etc. And are you the type that is very attached to your family and friends?
If you are, definitely the first few weeks or even months (depending on yourself) you will
be a little home sick. Not just adjusting to the culture, if u are going to some temperate
countries, u have to adjust to the living conditions as like the weather. U also have to be
considerate and at times tolerate your room-mates or project-mates due to different
personalities, living and working styles.

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Just some pointers that u may like to consider.
- Is the foreign uni as reputable as the local uni?
- The course of study that u are applying for. Is it recognised in your home country?
- Are you going to study overseas together with your friends? If yes, at least its better
having a companion than none.
- Are you ready to study hard and play hard at the same time? You have to be very self-
discipline.

If you are having second thoughts why not consider studying locally and perhaps going
for student exchange. You can get the best of both worlds. Just my two cents. And all the
best!There are many pros and cons about studying either.

Local universities are relatively cheaper. And if your travel to a country that has a higher
exchange rate that you home country, probably find things much more expensive.

Some people go for the prestige and recognition. Some countries do not recognise foreign
institutions. Hence, studying locally will be more beneficial for future prospects at home.
While some travel far to study in prestigous colleges or courses where their home
colleges do not offer.

Study abroad can and do train independence. You learn to take care of yourself and
protec yourself. But it also can mean you are further away from home and maybe,
weaken family relationships?

Of course there will be cultural shock, but most people eventually get over it. It can also
train your adaptability and flexibility.

There are also some who have to go abroad because their home college do not accept
them (results not good enough).
My country mates are like that. (BTW, I'm your neighbour - Singaporean). My friends
leave because they could not get a place in the local University.

Fikri said...

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I believe that comparisons made between the 'home' campuses and the foreign
branches of these universities have to be done with several things in mind.

In their home nations, these universities are publicly-funded institutions. The

foreign branches, however, are private endeavours with mainly non-governmental
companies (ie companies whose existence leans more towards making money
rather than educating people). Hence, the Sunway group (and local interests)
owns a certain percentage of the Malaysian branch of Monash University (so KM
is wrong in the sense it is Monash that set up their foreign branch here, rather than
Sunway. Sunway, of course, is a Malaysian entity :) ).

This is important, because if you want to start comparing facilities, classrooms

and studios between the different branches, in the fight between the government
of Australia and the Sunway group...Sunway loses. A fairer comparison would be
a Malaysian public university against an Australian public university. If a big
library is what you actually want, then a public university like UiTM might be a
better choice.

As for the syllabi, the initial degrees were transferred almost directly from
Australia, in terms of subjects, credits, assignments and exams. I say almost
directly, because there's no real point studying about aboriginal discrimination in
Australia when Malaysia themselves discriminate against our own orang asli, for
example. Hence, minor changes were made to begin with, to make it more
relevant to Malaysian students. Over time, newer subjects and topics are
introduced to continue this evolution. Thus, it's not a matter of the standards being
higher or lower in Australia, it's just that the posts have been moved slightly. But
make no difference about it, it is still tough as hell (with especial regards to the
citation system. Takes some getting used to).

In terms of the local academics who make up the staff of these foreign branches,
these are people who live and breathe what they teach. I can only speak from my
three-year stint at Monash Malaysia, but I've had very problems with my teachers
there. They don't hire any Ali, Ah Leong and Arumugam to teach the future
generation. There are indeed a few foreigners here and there (including the PVC),
but they stand out like a sore thumb in the cafeteria. I can't speak fully for people
from the other faculties, but the staff of the School of Arts and Science are
certainly not the type to lie down for the white folks, and I doubt whether the
majority of the rest of the university would do either.

If anything, the problem come from the students. Most are Malaysian (with a
smattering of Indonesians, Russians and Koreans, amongst others), but more
importantly, most are incredibly timid. I put this down to a confidence issue,
which can be partly traced to the memorise-and-regurgitate routine of Malaysian
education, and over time, confidence can be improved, but the students must also
play their role. For the most part, "Any other questions?" by the end of lectures
would usually be greeted with silence. The quality of a university (any university)

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 depends as much on the quality of the students that comes in as it does on its own
programme. It amazes me how many people just don't get this, and fall into the
trap of tarring all the universities with the same brush.

Bear in mind that I use Monash extensively as an example, given that I myself
studied there. Despite what I have mentioned, it is not perfect. The fees are
insanely expensive, and as someone who graduated from the Sunway College
campus of Monash University (when we shared half a building with them), I do
not get much benefit as the new students do with the new campus, which far more
impressively designed and incredibly well-equipped. But these are the
investments of the previous generation, as my tuiton fees goes towards building
the new campus, and the students who previously enroll into the initial, smaller
campuses of these universities know the score (unless you're the sort who just
sign up without taking the campus tour).

I don't know much about the letter posted itself (it is only one side of an issue, and
I'm doing my own research on this). Rather, my comment is to remind people of
the factors to consider before simply running down the respective universities just
because they know someone who's children can't handle the course.

Granted, Monash was actually invited by the Malaysian government to set up

such an operation. However, unlike many other universities, Monash (and
Nottingham, as it turns out) has a vision from the start to have a permanent
presence in Malaysia, rather than to merely conduct twinning programmes with
colleges housed in cramped government office buildings (I'm looking at you,
HELP. No doubt the programmes are good, but I'm not aware of HELP planning
to move on and out to a specifically-built campus. If anyone knows otherwise,
please let me know).

And Anonymous (5/08/2008 06:57:00 AM), I am not sure what exactly you're
trying to say. Perhaps some English lessons would help :)

Considering the Reasons to Study Abroad

After you've gotten through the first year at your home university, you probably feel like
you finally know all the buildings on campus, can find your way around town, know
which professors to avoid, which dining hall is busiest at lunch, and of course, have made
plenty of friends. So why leave this cozy little environment you've created for yourself
just to go back to being the new kid on the block? Because your experience abroad is
definitely worth the few trials and tribulations of starting over!

Think of study abroad as just an extension of your studies at your home university. Your
time away should be an integrated part of your four-year undergraduate academic plan.

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When you go abroad, you will likely take courses that, in some way, build on or add to
the courses you are taking at your home university. Study abroad is also a great time to
begin independent research projects. Increasing numbers of students conduct research
abroad and then work with faculty members when they return to convert their projects
into senior theses.

Ready, set, grow!

Studying abroad definitely challenges you on a personal level. Whether you consciously
realize it or not, you develop a greater self-confidence, independence, and self-reliance.
By the time you return home, you may feel like a super hero: You can do anything!

Studying abroad may be the first time you are truly away from home — all your familiar
surroundings here in the U.S., as well as friends and family. While this isn't always easy,
most students agree that the benefits of giving up your familiar environment for a short
period of time far outweigh the reasons to stay at home. Believe it or not, if you immerse
yourself in a new culture, experiment with new ways of thinking, or try a different way of
living, you naturally experience some sort of personal growth. After you master your new
culture and the abroad academic life, you will return home much wiser and probably
slightly impressed with yourself for having had a successful time abroad.

Changing your perspective

If you go abroad with an open mind, then you're certain to return to the U.S. a more
enlightened person. One of the major benefits of studying abroad is its ability to broaden
your world understanding and perspective on just about anything. You gain a different
view of international affairs, from politics to economics to social issues. You also return
with a deeper understanding and respect for your host country, knowing how another
culture approaches daily life and unusual challenges.

You may also return with a new appreciation for the U.S. Living in another culture can
help you understand your own on a deeper level. You may return grateful for the way of
life in the U.S., its political system, or its foreign or domestic policies. Through your
interactions with your abroad professors, your new peer group, and other foreign or U.S.
students on your program, you can find out what others think about the U.S. (and this is
usually both positive and negative).

While abroad, a new academic interest or perspective on your major may emerge.
Studying at an abroad university allows you to study subjects that aren't available at your
home university.

You also study familiar subjects but from a different cultural perspective. For example, if
you study international relations in France, it will be from a European perspective.
Alternatively, studying the U.S. and American history from a different country's point of
view can be fun. And, of course, all your classroom learning is enhanced by living in

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your abroad location and interacting with host families, housemates, roommates, or
friends who are native to your abroad country.

Jump-starting your career

Studying abroad typically gives your resume a nice boost and improves your post-
graduate employment prospects, particularly if you're considering a career in business,
international affairs, or government service. Nowadays, employers actively seek college
graduates who have spent time studying abroad because they want employees with an
international knowledge base as well as foreign language skills.

The same international skills that make you more marketable for employment are also
valued by graduate schools. These skills include cross-cultural communication skills,
analytical skills, teamwork, flexibility, an understanding of cultural contexts, the ability
to adapt to new circumstances and deal with differences, a developed view of the world
outside the U.S., independence, and self-confidence.

Experiencing a different education system

Institutions of higher education outside the U.S. function differently than what you're
accustomed to. Even if your program is directed by a U.S.-based school, your experience
can still differ because U.S.-based programs often employ local professors.

In the U.S., most students pay to go to college. It's kind of a pay-for-service model in
which students pay for the education and in return expect their professors to conduct
lectures, foster class discussion, hold office hours, and so on. This isn't usually the case in
other parts of the world. If students don't pay for school or if the government (maybe
through taxes) subsidizes tuition, then students don't feel as entitled. The tables are
turned. Students have the privilege of going to school and therefore, it is up to them to
take responsibility for their own learning.

Abroad universities are much less focused on grades. They care more about learning to
increase understanding and knowledge. Therefore, you can expect much more of a lecture
format to your classes and not much (if any) class discussion or participation. You can
also expect to have less one-on-one interaction with your professors. (Professors at your
abroad university may not even be required to hold weekly office hours.) However, the
flexibility of curriculums abroad often gives students at abroad universities more freedom
to explore their own interests within a course than would be allowed or even feasible in
the U.S.

The difference in set ups between your home university and your host university doesn't
mean you should assume that academics are easier abroad.

All these differences don't mean that the education you receive while you're abroad is
better or worse than the education you get at your home university — it's just bound to be
different. If you don't like your abroad classroom or learning style, chalk it up to a

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learning experience. Accept the challenge to learn in a different way, in a different
cultural setting.

Before you take the plunge, think about your own personal reasons for wanting to go
abroad because when you return from studying abroad, you'll assess whether you
achieved your goals or hopes for studying abroad. Whatever your reasons for studying
abroad, make sure that they are not only attainable, but also positive. For example,
learning a second language, studying about another culture, diversifying your studies,
preparing for graduate school, or traveling to meet new people are all good reasons to
study abroad.

Read more: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/considering-the-reasons-to-study-

abroad.html#ixzz1F4ila5BF

Of course going overseas got its benefit. You meet more ppl, learn to be independent, more
culture to learn, more frens to make, more fun, partying, pot-luck, etc. I am not one of those
lucky people but I have to say my life is quite content and complete, despite studying local.

Are foreign graduates better than locals?

DOES an overseas degree guarantee you a higher salary? Apparently so, says a
JobStreet.com study that covered more than 100,000 of its Malaysian members with a
bachelor's degree. SONIA RAMACHANDRAN finds out why.

Graduates from overseas universities earn about 12 per cent more than local graduates,
according to a study JobStreet.com conducted in Malaysia.

The study, conducted earlier this year, compiled information from more than 100,000
Jobstreet.com members who had a bachelor's degree.

It looked at the three most popular overseas destinations for tertiary studies - Britain,
Australia and the United States - and included twinning programmes.

The study found that even after 10 years or more of work experience, the difference in
salaries between overseas and local graduates was still more than 10 per cent.

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In terms of job specialisation, the study found that the biggest salary gap was in business-
related fields including management, economics, finance and marketing, where overseas
graduates earned about 15 per cent more than local graduates.

For those in engineering and information technology, the study found that overseas
graduates were paid about 11 per cent more than local graduates.

However, a similar study of 20,000 JobStreet.com members in Singapore found there was
no significant difference between the salaries of graduates from Singapore universities
and overseas universities.

JobStreet.com regional communications head Simon Si said the salary difference

between local and overseas graduates in Malaysia was mainly due to the communication
skills of the latter.

"They have a broader scope of exposure. When they project themselves in an interview,
they tend to be more confident," he said.

Asked why there was no significant difference in salaries between overseas and local
graduates in Singapore, Si said it was due to the society make-up of that republic.

"The whole culture there is so cosmopolitan. They are in a really competitive

environment from childhood."

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Shamsuddin Bardan said the
survey's findings were true as graduates from overseas performed much better than local
graduates.

"As the private sector is driven by performance and productivity, overseas graduates tend
to command a better salary.

"This has to do with the overseas education system, which is more focused on soft skills.
When an overseas graduate is faced with problems in the office, he or she is better
equipped to solve them."

Shamsuddin was quick to point out that local universities were also coming out with such
programmes but they were in the infancy stage. Thus, employers had yet to see the results
of these initiatives.

Overseas graduates, he added, were more open-minded and better able to accept new
things than local graduates.

Overseas graduates also had better communication skills and a stronger command of the
English language.

Job readiness was another factor, said Shamsuddin.

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"Overseas graduates are ready to work as soon as they are employed whereas local
graduates need a lot of training.

"Normally, those who study overseas take up part-time jobs while studying, providing
them with valuable work experience.

"In Malaysia, however, doing part-time jobs while studying is not encouraged."

On there being not much difference in salary among local and overseas graduates in
Singapore, Shamsuddin said the republic's education system was more advanced than
Malaysia's.

"Also, their curriculum is more responsive to market needs."

According to Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities president Dr

Parmjit Singh, the crux of the matter was mastery of the English language.

"This is the biggest difference between overseas and local graduates. Overseas graduates
will always be perceived to have a better command of the language, both written and
oral, which is a big issue expressed by employers in relation to local graduates."

Parmjit said there was also the perception that overseas graduates would have a broader
outlook than local graduates.

"This would make them more adaptable as well as give them better ability to manage
relationships, particularly with the international community.

"This is very important in light of globalisation.

"Having said that, I believe that a lot of this is already being seen in local graduates. With
the increasing number of international students here, they are getting almost the same
exposure as they would have had, had they gone overseas."

Universiti Sains Malaysia vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dzulkifli Abdul Razak points
to the Malaysian mentality as the main reason for the salary gap.

"Malaysians tend to pay more for anything foreign. Anything foreign is considered better
than local. Not only graduates, but newspapers as well.

Dzulkifli said it would be difficult for local graduates to compete with their foreign
counterparts on a level playing field if the problem was one of perception.

"Plus, local graduates have been getting bad publicity. Their poor command of English
has always been a key factor.

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"But what we have is only anecdotal evidence that our students do not speak good
English. What should concern us is if the problem was content wise.

"If that's the case, then I would be very worried, but from the feedback and reports we
receive, we find that this is not the case."

With the current emphasis on soft skills, Dzulkifli said students were expected to talk and
express themselves more, as well as provide more ideas.

He cautioned that this came with cultural implications.

"Soft skills are something you learn to practise. It's like teaching someone how to play
football but not allowing the person to kick the ball or only allowing him to play in a
managed way."

On doing part-time jobs while studying, Dzulkifli said: "Part- time jobs should be
encouraged but it must be at a work place that challenges them intellectually and not have
them do menial jobs."

WHAT LOCAL GRADUATES LACK

* Communication skills both oral and written

* Problem-solving skills

* Ability to adapt

* Ability to come up with new/innovative ideas

* Job readiness

(According to the Malaysia Employers Federation)

Copyright 2008

Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company. All rights Reserved.

Is local universities better than studying

in foreign universities?

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its for my debate..im from malaysia so can you give me elaborations on cultural shock
when we go to foreign university...cultural shock is the way we adapt with the
environment

 4 years ago

I guess it depends on what you truly want at the end of the day.

Do you want the overseas living experience? You have to bear in mind that being
overseas you have to be independent. Besides studying, you have to take care of your
daily expenses etc. And are you the type that is very attached to your family and friends?
If you are, definitely the first few weeks or even months (depending on yourself) you will
be a little home sick. Not just adjusting to the culture, if u are going to some temperate
countries, u have to adjust to the living conditions as like the weather. U also have to be
considerate and at times tolerate your room-mates or project-mates due to different
personalities, living and working styles.

Just some pointers that u may like to consider.

- Is the foreign uni as reputable as the local uni?
- The course of study that u are applying for. Is it recognised in your home country?
- Are you going to study overseas together with your friends? If yes, at least its better
having a companion than none.
- Are you ready to study hard and play hard at the same time? You have to be very self-
discipline.

If you are having second thoughts why not consider studying locally and perhaps going
for student exchange. You can get the best of both worlds. Just my two cents. And all the
best!There are many pros and cons about studying either.

Local universities are relatively cheaper. And if your travel to a country that has a higher
exchange rate that you home country, probably find things much more expensive.

Some people go for the prestige and recognition. Some countries do not recognise foreign
institutions. Hence, studying locally will be more beneficial for future prospects at home.
While some travel far to study in prestigous colleges or courses where their home
colleges do not offer.

Study abroad can and do train independence. You learn to take care of yourself and
protec yourself. But it also can mean you are further away from home and maybe,
weaken family relationships?

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Of course there will be cultural shock, but most people eventually get over it. It can also
train your adaptability and flexibility.

There are also some who have to go abroad because their home college do not accept
them (results not good enough).
My country mates are like that. (BTW, I'm your neighbour - Singaporean). My friends
leave because they could not get a place in the local University.

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Which is better? Study at locally or

overseas? Why?
What is the advantages and disadvantages study at locally and overseas??

 4 years ago

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It depends on a lot of things. I studied overseas (in the USA), but only because I married an
American. From your grammar and name I'm guessing you're not American either, but I'm not
sure.

If you're studying a language, then the country in which they speak that language tends to be
the best place to study. For other things, it's not as clear-cut. For undergraduate education, the
USA is not the best place to be unless you attend MIT or Harvard or something, because in the
USA, the highschools suck so stuff like calculus and physics that I already had in highschool in
The Netherlands is here college material, so I had to take stuff I already knew. This also means
that if you're an American trying to get into a Dutch university, for example, you might find it's
harder to get in because your highschool diploma doesn't automatically qualify you (n/m the
language issue).

If you're not American and you get a BS from an American or West European university and
return to your own country, a lot of people will be impressed and you might get a better job
even though your actual education wasn't necessarily any better.

Studying overseas tends to cost more money than in your home country, and odds are you

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won't qualify for financial aid from either country. Also, you have to wait months for a visa, so
you have to make your decision way in advance. Then, there's the culture shock, which can be
larger than you might think, although it varies, and some people adjust faster than others. Some
people have a hard time adjusting to things like the climate as well, and it's hard to predict
whether you will or not. You might love cold winters if they're short where you live, but turn out
to hate living in Alaska. You just won't know until you try it.

Because of all the new things to adjust to your grades might be lower than you'd like them to be
for the first semester. These new things are good in a way too, they help you see things from a
different perspective, and people who have studied abroad for one or more years are often
more mature because of their experience. This also means though that the people back home
might seem boring to you after you return, because they're so wrapped up in their own little
world, so clueless about so many things, while they might think you've become arrogant about
some things or alienated and clueless about other things (like the latest events in your own
country, because life does go on back home while you're gone). Also, if you study abroad with
the intent of returning home, you have to be aware that you might change your mind and end
up not wanting to go home, especially if you're going to be in the other country for 4 years. 4
years is a long time, in which you might get used to the other country, meet a bf/gf that you
want to marry, etc.

So, basically, it depends on what you want and what your personality is. Personally, I think it's a
valuable experience and worth it, but there are definite downsides. Also, happiness is something
that comes from the inside, not the outside, aka you can be happy whichever you choose, and
you can also learn whatever you need to learn whereever you go to university, just use your
own initiative to read about interesting research etc.

 4 years ago
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For the basis of your concentration in a particular field, study locally, or more correctly, study
where you want to work. If you want to work overseas, then study overseas. Local industry
usually hires local graduates, even if local is overseas. The exceptions are the top ten school in
the world. Yale, Harvard, Oxford, and so forth. Local industry wants local graduates because
they want to hire people who won't be moving away.

Whatever you decide, I highly recommend studying overseas for at least one semester. Save up
your frivolous extra curricular courses, and take those overseas. The benefit of studying
overseas for at least one semester is to broaden your horizon on different cultures and
becoming more self-reliant in an alien environment. You will never be the same.

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  4 years ago

At home definitely, unless you're the highly social type, you're very likely to feel alienated and
lonley. Believe it or not, your overall comfort will affect your class performance. You're entering
another culture, and unless you're familiar with their ways and tolerant enough to get used to
them for the next 4 years, you should stick to a place thats comfortable. Plus, you're to struggle
with a foriegn language (unless they speak English, then it's only the accent you're dealing with).
Mind you, your legal rights change, the quality of eucation changes, quality of life, attitudes,
friendliness... don't assume that everything will be perfect. I'm currently studying overseas, and
trust me, its not as rewarding as you might first think. If you are smart enough to get accepted
abroad, youre smart enough to get to a fine location and eductation at home.I am a recent
graduate and studied both here in the US and in France. I HIGHLY support studying overseas.
The perspective and growth you receive both academically and personally is with out a doubt,
life changing. Most Universities have study abroad programs and most state scholarships can go
towards your studies. Feel free to email me with any questions. Best of Luck!I'd attend a
university in the US, and if you want to, you can spend a year or two overseas as part of your
degree since pretty much every university has some kind of overseas programs. I did my BA at a
university in California and spent a semester in Buenos Aires and had a great time, then I did my
master's at a school overseas before I came back here for my PhD. While overseas study is fun,
the quality of education is pretty poor, and you won't build the connections you'll need to get a
good job back in the US, and recommendations from foreign professors and grades from foreign
universities don't carry as much weight as they do from schools in the US if you want to go to
grad school. Even if you get into a top foreign university like Oxford or Cambridge, you won't
have the experience that you'd get at a top university in the US. Keep in mind that the best
students from all over the world come to the US to study because we have by far the most
respected system of higher education.

I have been reading through this thread and it has dawn to me that the question is whether
local or foreign study is better? but most importantly is of aspect do you want to look at
it?

First I do agree strongly that even though how patriotic we are of Malaysia, English is
spoken everywhere else in the world and not Malaysian. If you ask most Malaysians,
their choice would be not to speak Malaysian but English. To prove the point, I was
amazed that a group of medical students from Malaysia (from a local news paper in
London and so its not fibbs), was sent back because they could not cope with English!
Deep down I was embarassed!.

Intellect? Good question. Have you ever heard of "The three steps to heaven:Instinct,
Intellect and Intuition"? a book by Osho.

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"There is no way to increase your intelligence; all that can be done is to make your whole
potential actual, which will look as if your intelligence has grown.

We have found ways to teach intellect and to increase your power of memory. All the
schools, colleges and universities -- the whole system of education around the world is
only doing one thing: sharpening your intellect. But there has arisen a problem which was
not foreseen by the educationists: when your intelligence becomes a little powerful it
starts interfering with your instinct. A competition, a struggle for power starts. The
intellect tries to dominate, and because it has logic on its side -- reason, argument, a
thousand and one proofs -- it can manage, as far as your conscious mind is concerned, to
convince you that the instinct is something evil. " So it depends on what you want to do
with the intellect you have from the University you attended - whether local or foreign.

BUT..I think personally from my point of view after looking in detail at the local
Universities in Malaysia; it is very degrading to do well in school and not get into a good
local University which I am sure  lot of people have come across this discrimimation?
Are we softening out standards in Malaysia to fit a certain criteria? Yes! is the answer.  In
doing so, we are hence loweing our standards in Malaysia as each year goes by and in
this, causing graduates that will not be as competitive as graduating from a good foreign
University, who will not lower their standards for any race, religion or creed. I guess this
is the crucial answer.:) 

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