Term Paper

ENG102
Section - 18

PROS AND CONS OF HIGHER STUDIES IN

BANGLADESH AND ABROAD

Submitted to:
Ms. Saifa Haque, Senior Lecturer Department of
English, East West University

Submitted by:

Name: Sharia Marjanun

ID: 2020-3-777-013
Name: Abdullahil Sakib
ID: 2020-3-77-001

Date of Submission: September 11, 2021.

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 Table of Contents

Abstract………………………………………...……02
Introduction………………………………………….02
Literature Review…………………………...……….02
Data Collection………………………………………04
Data Analysis………………………………………..04
Findings………………………………………..….…14
Limitations……………………………...…………...14
Conclusion………………………………………..…14
References…………………………………………...15
Appendix…………………………………………….16

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 Abstract
Regarding this paper, students often become confused about whether they should go
abroad or continue studying in Bangladesh. Hence, to alleviate the confusion, we
arrange an online survey where 23 people have given their responses and we have

drawn a conclusion.

Introduction
The topic we're focusing on is "Pros and cons of higher studies in Bangladesh and abroad".
Studying abroad basically means that students go in other countries rather than staying in their
own country to study further. It becomes quite compulsory for many students that they want to go
abroad for better studies. In this term paper we tried to uphold the scenario of the quality of higher
education in both Bangladesh and abroad. Besides, we tried to focus on some significant topics
that may help students to decide whether they want to go to abroad or not.

Literature Review
This audit of exploration literature means to give a broad thought of the reasoning with respect to
the “Pros and Cons of higher studies in Bangladesh and abroad. The review incorporates three
unique articles in regards to the theme.

1. Online Education: Bangladesh Perspective, Challenges and Way Forward

On Tuesday July 28, 2021 an article was written on “Online Education: Bangladesh Perspective,
Challenges and Way Forward. Although universities in Bangladesh are struggling with finances
and others, the education system of Bangladesh is no less compared to foreign universities. Most
of the private universities has been working for the betterment during online education; such as-
stepping towards online platforms, student’s registration policies and facilities, department and
faculty members, training on board, specialized instructions from quality assurance cell and so on.

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A student named Tasfia Nazrin from Asia Pacific University (UAP) who is studying in the LAW
department has stated her opinion that “the number of complexity may be many, but universities
in Bangladesh should bring at least a single solution to have a waiver in every semester.”

2. International students are salient assets to the US economy

On Saturday August 21, 2021 an article was published on ‘International students are salient
assets to the US economy’. For many years, International students have been going to America
to get a degree; thus they are contributing to the country’s economy by serving in different
sectors after their graduation. Data shows that, for many American universities it would be
onerous to retain important graduate programs without international students. International
students contributed approximately $45 billion to the U.S. economy during the 2018-2019
academic years, according to an IIE report.

Stuart Cooper, a professor of chemical and bimolecular engineering at Ohio State University,
explained how international students contribute, “To get tenure and perform research, professors
require a significant number of graduate students and there are not enough domestic students
alone in certain fields.

3. International students are missing classes due to U.S. visa problems

On Monday August 23, 2021 an article was written on the International students missing classes
due to U.S. visa problems. Visa processing is delayed as U.S. embassies and consulates operate
at reduced capacity around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving some students
abroad unable to make it for the start of the academic year. The wait and the hassle threaten both
the country's standing as a preferred choice for international students. New international student
enrollment in the United States dropped 43% in fall 2020.
Suwade Pe Than, a rising sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design said that, “the
interview could have been conducted months’ prior via video teleconference.

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 Data Collection
The name of our topic is "Pros and Cons of Higher Studies in Bangladesh and Abroad". In case of
collecting data regarding this topic, we're focusing on survey form through Google. Our main
focus is to find out interest and opinions about studying abroad and in Bangladesh, and provide
information about it.

Data Analysis
To analyze the perception of participants, we asked 30 questions in our conducted
survey. Here we have analyzed 20 questions(no.11-30) from them.

11.

The figure illustrates that, 63.6% of the participants agree that studying in Bangladesh is more
favorable than studying abroad for most of the students from middle-class or poor families and
22.7% of the participants strongly agree. Only 13.6% of the participants disagree.

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12.

In figure 12, we can see that 40.9% participants think that it is hard to transfer credits from one
university to another, 40.9% participants do not know anything, 13.6% participants think that it
is a myth and the rest of the participants agree that this acquisition is false.

13.

Among the 22 responses, 31.8% participants said that it is not easier to get a scholarship in
Bangladesh than abroad, 27.3% participants said maybe, 22.7% participants think it is easier to
get a scholarship in Bangladesh than abroad, and 18.2% participants don not know about it.

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 14.

From figure 14, it is visible that 50% of the participants do not agree with the fact that students
have to learn a new language in order to study aboard, 40.9% participants said maybe and 9.1%
participants said that it is a must.

15.

From figure 15, it can be seen that 68.2% participants think that English medium students get
privilege while applying for higher studies, 18.2% participant’s response is maybe, 9.1%
participants do not agree with it and the remaining participants have no idea.

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16.

From figure 16, we can see that; 85.7% of the participants agree with the idea that the tuition fee
is higher abroad than Bangladesh, 9.5% participants think it can happen sometimes, and the rest
of the participants disagree.

17.

Figure 17 shows that, 38.1% participants believe that students can pay their own tuition fee with
a part time job in abroad, 38.1% participants say sometimes, 19% participants do not think that it
can be even possible and the rest have no idea.

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 18.

Figure 18 shows that, 61.9% participants agree and 9.5% participants strongly agree with this
statement. 23.8% participants disagree with this and the rest strongly disagree.

19.

In this illustration, 71.4% participants believe that studying abroad can help to build a
social network around the world, 28.6% participants do not think that studying abroad
can really help.

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20.

In this figure, 61.9% participants think that to find an accommodation is a challenge in abroad
than in Bangladesh, 23.88% participants think it might be, 9.5% participants do not agree with
the statement and the rest say they do not think so.

21.

Figure 21 shows that, 33.3% participants agree, 61.9% disagree, and the rest of them strongly
disagree with the statement.

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22.

The above illustration shows, 57.1% participants response is ‘Yes’, 19% participants response is
‘Maybe’, 19% participants response is ‘Sometimes’ and the remaining participants response is
‘No’.

23.

As a Muslim/Hindu International student, 23.8% participants think it is very difficult to maintain

your religious values while you are studying abroad. But one third of participants don’t agree it’s
difficult; while one third think it is difficult sometimes. Rest of the participants goes with maybe
it is.

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 24.

Figure 24 shows, 52.4% of participants assume that the level of higher education in Bangladesh
is standard. However, 28.6% think the level of higher education in Bangladesh is nowhere near
abroad and the 19% participants believes it is very poor.

25.

In this illustration, 90.5% agree that it is very difficult for an international student to adjust in a
new country due to Covid-19 pandemic. Some disagree, some strongly and some strongly
disagree.

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26.

Out of 21 responses, 57.1% participants come with positive answers, 19% participants think
maybe it is. 9.5% participants come with negative answers; 14.3% participants do not know
about it.

27.

In the figure, 42.9% participants think it is much more difficult to get a job abroad for
international students compared to local students, 19% think it is not, 28.6% thinks maybe it is
difficult, and 9.5% think sometimes it is difficult.

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28.

Following the figure, 42.9% participants think that going abroad to study rather than studying in
Bangladesh creates more social pressure to be successful, and 23.8% don’t think it is. Other 19%
participants think maybe it is, while 14.3% think sometimes there is more social pressure
sometimes.

29.

In accordance with the chart, 81% agreed that it is easier to get a student loan abroad than
Bangladesh. On the opposite side, 14.3% participants disagree and some disagree
strongly

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30.

In the opinion of all participants, 19% participants want to come back to Bangladesh, whereas
33.3% participants want to settle there. Interestingly 28.6% said that they will come back after
some years, and 19% have not decided yet.

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 Findings

Subsequent to breaking down the responses from the survey, we have discovered that a
large portion of individuals, who responded, have given their opinion in favor of studying
abroad. They think studying abroad has much more benefits compared to studying in
Bangladesh. Comprehensively, we can say when it comes to comparing between two,
studying abroad always gets the priority.

Limitations
When we were preparing this term paper we faced some difficulties. Covid-19 has
drastically limited transportation and communication. Because of this reason, we were not able
to conduct the survey in person. We could have gotten more participants if the survey was
conducted in a normal time. Time limitation was also a major problem as this semester is shorter
than the other semesters.

Conclusion
The benefits of higher education are innumerable to pursue a good career. People prefer and
wish to go abroad for higher studies to build up their career and to live a sophisticated lifestyle.
In this term paper, we discussed the pros and the cons of higher studies in Bangladesh and
abroad. We have conducted a survey regarding this topic and after analyzing all the data we
have found that the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the advantages of studying in
Bangladesh.

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 References

1. THE DAILY STAR. (202, July 28). Online Education:

Bangladesh Perspective, Challenges and Way Forward.
https://www.thedailystar.net/online/news/online-education-bangladesh-perspective
challenges-and-way-forward-1937625

2. UNB NEWS. (2021, August 23). Studying Abroad in Canada: Prospects and
Challenges.
https://unb.com.bd/category/Lifestyle/studying-abroad-in-canada-prospects-and
challenges/77646

3. THE TIMES OF INDIA. (2021, August 21). NFAP study: Higher number of
international students helps US universities to offer high quality academic programs.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/nfap-study-higher-number-of-international
students-helps-us-universities-to-offer-high-quality-academic
programs/articleshow/85512524.cms?fbclid=IwAR22eYOIcItdA6H6fx0jaNgSxu28RppB
anVSg4Y_B8cAudUrXBfZRSkw_iw&from=mdr

4. THE DAILY STAR. (2021, August 23). Classes starting, but international
students failing to get visas.
https://www.thedailystar.net/youth/education/news/classes-starting-international
students-failing-get-us-visas-2158931?fbclid=IwAR3zuf
4ZHk_mKoYC4EbJ5lLECsWSrIyxVfjg2yaO5VjHV3iF-H_Qxw3FsE

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 Appendix

1. Which sector of education do you prefer?

2. Do you plan to pursue higher studies?

3. How often do students choose to study abroad for higher education?

4. Staying far away from your friends & family for a long period of time is

5. What will be your family’s reaction if you choose to study abroad?

6. Have you ever applied to a foreign institution for educational purposes?

7. Do you think that studying abroad has more advantages than studying in Bangladesh?

8. Studying abroad can heighten one's self-esteem.

9. Studying abroad helps to increase student’s creativity because of education

techniques and advanced learning.

10. Studying abroad may create difficulties including communication problems, social
prohibition mostly.

11. In terms of financial issues, studying in Bangladesh is more favorable than studying
abroad for most of the students from middle-class or poor families.

12. It is hard to transfer credits for those students who change universities while already
studying in a university.

13. Getting a scholarship is easier in Bangladesh than abroad?

14. Learning a new language (German, Japanese, Danish, and Swedish etc.) is a must for
studying abroad?

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15. Do you think English medium students get more privileges while applying for
higher studies?

16. The tuition fee is higher in abroad than Bangladesh?

17. Students can pay their own tuition fee with a part time job in abroad?

18. If you want to stand out from your group, higher study from abroad is a must.

19. Studying abroad can help you build a social network around the world.

20. To find an accommodation is a challenge in aboard than Bangladesh?

21. Communicating with your peers and professors can be a problem while studying abroad.

22. It is easier to get a job in Bangladesh if you have foreign degree?

23. As a Muslim/Hindu International student, do you think it is very difficult to maintain

your religious values while you are studying abroad?

24. Currently, the level of higher education in Bangladesh is-

25. During this pandemic, it is very difficult for an international student to adjust in a
new country.

26. Do you think there are more rules and regulations imposed for international students
compared to their local students?

27. Do you think it is much difficult to get a job abroad for international students
compared to local students?

28. Do you think there is more social pressure to be successful if you choose to go abroad
to study rather than studying in Bangladesh?]

29. It is easier to get a student loan in abroad then Bangladesh?

30. If you complete your studies from abroad, what will you plan next?

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