Perks of Studying Abroad

Recently many of my friends in college have decided to study abroad for their winter/spring term. To me, this seems like a no brainer. I would jump to the opportunity to go to a different country, where you know no one, and can explore, while being in school. It is like killing two birds with one stone. However, many other people believe that studying abroad is a bad idea. They think it will interrupt studying and will be of no use to a person in college. Though most people when studying abroad don’t take a full course load, they do learn and they also learn about the culture of an unknown place, which is also helpful in the future. Learning and going to school or college is not all about memorizing the facts, it should include exploring ideas and places. By studying abroad, a person is allowed to do this.

Studying abroad is a great idea because it allows a person to improve their future potential in academics, finance, and the work field. Living in an international place and the experience, makes for an impressive resume. Also, people who are globally minded and understand what happens throughout the world are more in demand for the work force. Many companies look for a multi-lingual and multi-cultural person. When studying abroad, students can work, have internships, or just observe a different country and how they operate. This will help them understand another culture, as well as better understand their own culture.

By going abroad, a person is opening their mind to a variety of paths. Studying abroad allows you to be free and try new things. It exposes you to a lot of different experiences and helps create many memories that will last a life time. Also, it will help broaden your world experience by being able to visit all these cool places. Rather than staying at home and reading about it in textbooks, studying abroad gives you the chance to go and actually see the place with your own eyes. Plus, when you come back, you will have new interpretations and will develop a new understanding of your own country. It makes the mind sharper and more open minded to everything, which is a quite a key quality to have.

Lastly, one of the most important things about studying abroad, is that it allows you to network and meet new friends and people from all around the world. When studying abroad, you will meet people who are from your own country and the country you are studying in. Also, you will get to meet others from other countries who are also studying and working in the area. Overall, it just helps make connections and network, which is an extremely important skill.

Though, the main reason most kids go abroad is to have fun, they are still continuously learning. This type of learning is not out of a textbook, even though there is some of that, this specific learning is immersing yourself in another culture to understand and open your mind to the world. It is a quality everyone should possess, and studying abroad allows for this. Therefore, studying abroad is a great idea.

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