The idea of going overseas for the education is an exciting prospect for many people.

Choose to abroad need an appropriate resolution in themselves because not everyone is suitable to make the same decision. Not everyone can accept the challenges ahead, especially many of us out of the country are young people who do not have self-discipline and strong to develop our country in dire need of exaggeration of knowledge from other countries to build mold and the direction of our country. But while the overseas education may offer some advantages, it is probably easy to bring some disadvantages because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. The main advantage of overseas education is academic ones. Overseas education offers many good foreign universities to international students. These universities often have advanced teaching facilities and other resources. In addition, teachers also have higher professional standards they fully understand the latest developments in their academic fields. In addition to the important academic benefits, students also are able to improve their foreign language when they accept the overseas education. While a person can study a foreign language in his or her own country, it cannot compare with constant use of the language in academic and everyday life. Some students choose to study abroad in order to learn a language from native speakers. Strategically, study abroad offers many exciting benefits from high school students hoping to get into a prestigious university, to college learners pursuing reputable post graduate schools or professions. It may lead to scholarships, grants, and job opportunities to leading institutions or employment. Recent surveys in the Nordic countries did however show that studying abroad can heavily damage the career in the years afterward because a stay in foreign countries often result in exams that are rendered unusable in the superior education systems in these countries. Futhermove, they also have opportunities to study the new technologies and most recent science achivements.In addition, we are equipped with the valuaable and updated knowledge which may help us find jobs easily after graduating.

International Education is becoming popular and available option for many students and graduates. The attractions are obvious, and include: International Experience World Class Qualification Learning in a modern Environment Range of courses Value for Money

International Education gives an opportunity to study and work in an International arena thereby improving ones expertise and making a mark in a new country. Education from an International college/University is recognised and respected throughout the world. International colleges/Universities are highly modernized and provide excellent infrastructure. They provide students with a wide range of courses. The courses too offer a wide range of modules. The course structure is defined such that, apart from the core modules, a student can select the remaining modules depending upon his area of expertise or interest.

Moreover, International Colleges/Universities have highly qualified and competent faculty. Together with their advanced research facilities, they provide a rich blend of technical knowledge and practical expertise, as well as all-round development required by a student to become a world class performer. Considering the field of Microelectronics, a microelectronics engineer today is faced with many challenges brought about by the rapid advances in computer, multimedia and telecommunication technology. Here, an International Program in Microelectronic Engineering design stream addresses all aspects of this technology, from high level specification of microelectronic systems, through implementation alternatives, to realisation of integrated circuits. Also, students have access to cutting-edge design tools used by the industry and get a chance to work on real industry projects. One can therefore gain the skills that industry demand and thereby increase their chances of finding employment in the growing microelectronics industry.

As mentioned above, the benefits of an International Education can be

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enjoyed only if it is done from a good and renowned college/University. Compromise on the quality of Education can prove to be a disadvantage. Also, an International Education can be an expensive option considering the cost of Education and the cost of Living. However, with the increase in the number of Scholarships and Financial grants given by different countries, Financial Institutions, Colleges and Universities, international education has now become affordable to many graduates. But apart from financial constraints, a student is faced with many other challenges like, adapting to a new culture, accepting different teaching styles, and facing forms of learning that he might not be used to. In addition, there are times when he may miss his family, friends, food and everything familiar. However, with the passage of time, students learn to socialize and adjust to the new environment.

To conclude, I feel that, an International Education from a good College/University helps to develop tangible career benefits including improved foreign language skills, greater self-reliance and self-confidence. Moreover on a personal front, it helps graduates in socializing with new people, discover and experience a totally new culture.

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