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Learning abroad - an opportunity or a conundrum?

Studying abroad has become a popular choice of students in order to set their goals
and get their international degrees, which is one of the most important factors in
everyone’s life. It is my strong belief that while studying overseas, a person can
learn valuable lessons and make use of those experiences in the upcoming
adulthood.

There are various benefits to learning abroad, inter alia, the fact that it is a great
growth experience. The main reason for this is the challenge faced by students when
living among different types of people in different conditions. For example, the
unfamiliar lifestyle will force students to expand their social skills so one may get
assistance from lecturers, school staff classmates, as well as to make acquaintances.

Another reason could be the opportunity provided by studying abroad regarding


travelling. For instance, undergraduates can venture out and visit the surroundings
during weekends or academic breaks. As a result, they are to confront the realities
of distinctive nations and cultures, broadening their cultural knowledge.

On the other hand, there are also downsides to studying abroad. The ones following
this path might face different levels of difficulty and homesickness. This is due to
the cultural and linguist differences that could be enormous challenges in getting
accustomed to the new environment. For example, students cannot speak their
mother languages and therefore, it is a must for them to practice the foreign ones.

All things considered, even though learning abroad is extremely expensive, it can
be of paramount importance for the ones who are willing to renounce their families
in favour of improved education. To my mind, it is to be decided only by the
individual if they met the required motivation and mental endurance for studying
overseas.

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