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Advantages of studying

abroad.
Emily Alicia Ventura Rincn

Advantages of studying abroad.

Studying abroad is an opportunity to learn as well as a factor of social


transformation. Many people who have studied abroad have gained more abilities,
knowledge and confident. In fact, studying abroad makes a difference not only in
students life but in their worlds perspective. As it has a huge impact and many
benefits, nowadays many countries have joined efforts to make this situation easier to
accomplish. However, what are some benefits that traveling abroad has?
First of all, students who study in another country multiply their job options and
can learn a second language. International students obtain many academic and
professional skills that help them to be more qualified. Furthermore, most times they
have the opportunity to practice a foreign language with native speakers and become
bilingual persons. Having international experience as part of my education helped me
gain admission to a very good doctoral program and has also been an asset in the job
market (Beaubrun, 2010). In essence, persons who study abroad are more competent
because their experience.
In addition, students in another country have gained more independency.
Traveling abroad implies moving away from home, family, friends and culture, so at this
point students have to live by their own legs. Students usually have to face many
situations as accommodation, transportation, supplies, resource management,
development of relationships and so on. It's very hard to stay in your comfort zone
when you're living in another country [] that's going to set you up for a lifetime of
value (Obama). Indeed, it is often a challenging but a very rewarding experience.
Finally, studying abroad breaks up with cliches and cultural barriers. Students
interact with persons with different traditions, ideas and appearance; consequently,
they become more conscious about the difference between each other but also
realize about many realities. For instance, not all Asians are neither super smart nor shy,
not all Americans think there are superior, and not all Mexicans are lazy and rude. The
world is a better place when there is understanding among different cultures (Briddle,
2014). As long as students meet people of the entire world they are able to recognize
persons not for their origin, color or religion but for their values and thinking.
Studying abroad is a life changing experience that permits obtain the tools for a
globalized world. International students can open their eyes about reality, change and
progress; and destroy fear and prejudices. I strongly think that a student who goes
abroad can make the difference in his own and others lives because he discovered
the world behind his and others perspective. Studying abroad is a challenge that we
all must take.

Cited Sources

Beaubrun, Elizabeth. SIT Study Abroad - Benefits of Study Abroad Studyabroad.sit.edu.


2010. Web. 20 November 2014.

Biddle, Marcia. Longood University - Out of the Books and into the World Longwood.edu. 2014.
Web. 20 November 2014.
Obama, Michelle. Northwestern University Study abroad Northwestern.edu. n.d.
Web. 20 November 2014.

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