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TOPIC : the advantages and disadvantages of studying
abroad

Nowadays, the number of students who prefer to study abroad has gone
up increasingly because they believe that they can reach a great amount
of sources and they can meet different cultures or local people. This
situation has a remarkable advantage. However, it has a drawback that
should be taken into account. Studying abroad offers students to develop
their academic knowledge and their perspective against cultures in the
world, although it brings about the waste of students' money. In my
opinion, students should be confident about studying abroad at least one
semester in order to benefit from the facilities which are offered by
different countries.

A significant advantage of studying abroad is that it leads to students to

learn new cultures and people in foreign countries where they go. While
they go to the foreign country for their academic career, they must meet
new friends in courses or schools. Moreover, they will experience the
conversation with a lot of people such as teachers, bakers or marketer in
daily life due to their daily schedules. For example, if students go
overseas to study during the semester, they have to communicate with
foreign people because of the fact that they must meet their classmates
or roommates. Therefore, studying abroad provides the chance in
developing our perspectives about the people in the world.

On the other hand, when it comes to the drawback of studying abroad, it

is a well-known fact that it may cause particular financial problems for
students and their parents. The majority of students and their families are
suffering from economic instability. For instance, many students and
families cannot afford their basic needs.
In undeveloped as well as developing countries, studying abroad is no
better than harm due to economic inequality.

In conclusion, all around the world, some students have intention to

study abroad for their career. But like other different types of studying, it
has both pros and cons. Overseas study offers students to learn more
about foreign cultures and languages. However, it causes the difficulties
in students' budgets. In my perspective, students should think deeply and
they should pick one which is appropriate to their life.

Follow-up questions :

1. How do people save money when studying abroad?

2. Should students find part time jobs while studying abroad?

3. How can students manage culture shock or homesickness?