Foster 1 Darriell Foster Mr.

Newman English 101: Rhetoric 22 November 2013 Studying Globally: I Say Yes In this day and age we are connected with just about every country in the world, whether it is through Internet, jobs, entertainment or any of the other multiple modes of communication. There is an increasing amount of cross border movement, which is forcefully making the world a globalized economy. This type of economic cross over is not showing any signs of letting up, all the nations of the world appear to be depending on each other in this economy. This shift and new globalized world leaves America at a disadvantage at times because as a nation, the United States has been pretty independent since we have never had a reason to depend on another country, unless you had personal affairs outside of the US. However, its time for the American people to go out and journey into new countries in order to deal with this growing globalization; ways of going about this would be to have college students study abroad. America has moved into the direction of moving jobs to other countries and employing individuals across the world with jobs and services that would normally be given in the local economy. Large companies and businesses have started to set up shop in other countries and employ the people in those countries, which are in turn taking jobs from the people in America. If America does not keep up with the advances technology and the direction of the economy, our livelihoods will be challenged if we cannot rise to the occasion. There is a way to get American citizens at the same level as more advanced countries in the area of technology, goods and services and bring back jobs.

Foster 2 I think some of the ways this can happen is to encourage students in college to study abroad for a semester, in order to develop a different type of trade or skill. Students can also be encouraged to learn different languages to make them more competitive in the global market. Then again, there are those who will complain about the cost of having students study in other countries, and complain that sending students across the world to study and learn something new would be a waste of time. Some people may feel that the time spent learning more in the area of science and technology in another country could be better spent on American soil struggling to get better paying jobs, rather than exceling to their highest potentials and being able to compete. There is a debate with this newfound globalization on whether Americans, more specifically those in college, should stay sheltered in our own country or venture out into other countries. Venturing out into other countries would cause students minds to expand and learn more about other economies and cultures and the shift that is happening with globalization. When students step outside of what they are accustomed to and learn new things they have the ability to bridge the gap between cultures and broaden not only their minds but bring new ideas to the table in a global economy. However, fear and the comfort of familiar surroundings have many staying sheltered. I believe that college students need to have the chance to expand their views and thoughts in order to have a fair fight for jobs that are being shifted to other countries that have more of a globalized upbringing, and are generally raised to adapt to change and be innovators. In America it is hard enough to find a work place that is independent and doesnt have anything to do with another country, which means hunting for jobs is getting more aggressive and those who are applying for jobs need to pull out all the stops in order to be looked at competitively. Jobs are so competitive and most well-paying jobs are connected with outside countries, which means

Foster 3 American citizens competing for jobs have to become more visible, marketable and in tune with other countries. Well paying jobs are looking for talented people with marketable skills, and sometimes companies need applicants that are able to adapt and be available to work in different areas to fulfill their duties. Students that have spent time getting to know a different culture/language in a different country and are willing to broaden their horizons for a job are viewed as more marketable than those that dont want to venture out. Students that are accustomed to the American way of life and not broaden their horizons cannot possibly be marketable in a global economy. Studying abroad is a way to be introduced to a different way of life and opportunities for a well-paying job, not only in America but also all over the world. Depending on your profession and where you studied around the world the opportunities for growth and the job market is endless. Nevertheless, there is money that must be spent on the journey to that profitable job. Curtis S. Chin, a former United States ambassador to the Asian Development Bank and now the managing director of RiverPeak Group--an advisory firmstates in his agreement against students studying abroad that in studying abroad There are costs and trade-offs, and questions of value for the money spent (2013). This makes one question if it would really be a good idea to go abroad. Jeanette Miranda, a senior at Brown University, who took a gap year between high school and college and travelled to Beijing and learned their language, tells her opinion about cost being an issue when she said, I applied for a scholarship for a year there, and got it. I went right after I graduated high school. Total cost: a plane ticket (2013). This shows that there are ways to get through the cost of the trip and when it the trip itself brings you closer to the world and the

Foster 4 people in it, said Violeta Rosales who is a graduate student in the global affairs program at The American University in Cairo and a news editor at Ahram online. Rosales challenges Chins idea of the cost when she states, I'd especially like to see more students from underrepresented or low-income backgrounds take advantage of this lifechanging opportunity (2013); she didnt just stop there she also gave examples for scholarship programs. In addition, Kenneth Buff, a middle school teacher's assistant comes to the decision that the cost of not going is the same for every trip; it lowers the chances of success in the ever-globalizing world that we live in -- a world where bilingual is the international norm, and where multiculturalism is becoming the standard of our country (2013); which also contradicts Chins argument to not fool ourselves into arguing that study abroad in and of itself is essential to success. These arguments create the question, should American schools/people use money as an excuse for not encouraging students to study abroad? In addition are we really going to say that studying abroad isnt a good idea in a globalized economy? Another question that is asked would be, is it a good idea for college students to study abroad or would studying abroad have the opposite affect and leave them with a few months to a year of wasted time? Then again, how can preparing students for their future in the technological and globalized world by sending them abroad in college be a waste of time? Studying in America without journeying into other countries should not be considered a waste of time, but an opportunity, which sets you apart from other people who believe that studying abroad in reality is costly. Although studying abroad is pricey and it should be looked at in the situation, it shouldnt be an excuse. Some people would believe that studying abroad is nothing but a waste of time, money and energy; I stick to the firm belief that studying abroad is advancement in learning how the

Foster 5 world works for business purposes as well as being a great chance to learn to experience a new culture and understand more than what you knew before. Not only does studying abroad enhance ones viewpoints and opinions but it allows others to be put in a position to achieve higher possibilities than studying only on American soil can accomplish. Although, those who oppose studying abroad say it doesnt do this and that, if you look back at some of their rsums you will notice that they have studied or spent time in a foreign country and have become successful in this globalized world.

Foster 6 Works Cited Buff, Kenneth. "The Cost of Not Going Is Real." Room for Debate. New York Times, 17 Oct. 2013. Web. 16 Nov. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/10/17/shouldmore-americans-study-abroad/the-cost-of-not-studying-abroad-is-real>. The writer understand that studying abroad come with a cost but the cost can be matched with the experience one gains. In addition the author believes that when you studying abroad you are more ready for the globalized world. Also the writer sets the predation that if you don't study abroad you are less likely to succeed in the globalized world. Chin, Curtis S. "It Can Be a Waste of Time." Room for Debate. New York Times, 17 Oct. 2013. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/10/17/should-moreamericans-study-abroad/studying-abroad-can-be-an-expensive-waste-of-time>. The author focuses on the realistic perspective and brings money and cost into the arguement rather than the actual benefits and what could possibly be gained. The author takes on the perspective that we dont NEED to have students study abroad rather then suggesting that it happen. The author wants American students to first master their own lanugage and master giving presentations, writing resumes and etc. before they learn another language. Goodman, Allan E., and Stacie Nevadomski Berdan. "It Is Essential." Room for Debate. New York Times, 17 Oct. 2013. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/10/17/should-more-americans-studyabroad>. The authors suggest that "Globalization is here to stay and students who want to work in our interconnected global world should study abroad. The argument was that Americans lack the language quality and international experience that other countries

Foster 7 have acquired. In addition, "With more flexible and accessible options, the barriers posed by financial need, disabilities, race and ethnicity and sexual orientation are crumbling." Miranda, Jeanette. "A Gap Year Is Much Better." Room for Debate. New York Times, 17 Oct. 2013. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/10/17/shouldmore-americans-study-abroad/a-gap-year-to-live-abroad-not-study>. The author has first hand experience in studying abroad. The author studied in China and feels that it is a great chance to "become completely immersed in another culture. In addition, the author says that money is a problem but not an answer in studying abroad; for instance, she applied for scholarships to the area she wanted to travel. Rosales, Violeta. "More Students Should Do It." Room for Debute. New York Times, 17 Oct. 2013. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/10/17/shouldmore-americans-study-abroad/more-minority-students-should-have-study-abroad>. The writer suggests that studying abroad brings you closer to the world rather than staying in the same area for your whole life. The author encourage students to go during their junior year but more preferably for a full year, but even a semester is beneficial. The author says that having American students study abroad make the people outside of America understand us better and visa versa and also introduces scholarships for those who under privileged to go abroad.