Studying abroad can be an invaluable experience. If you are unsure of what you want to do, then that’s ok. Although our recommendation would be to take this opportunity and go study abroad, it may not be for everyone. It can be quite expensive and you will be away from your family or loved ones for some time. But you should never make a decision before looking at both sides of the argument and there are so many reasons why you should study abroad.
Here are 10 reasons why you should study abroad:
- A great way to learn and master a language.
- Learn more about yourself. You will have the chance to develop skills and grow up more than you could in a class room at home.
- Become more independent. You will be living on your own. That means doing your own laundry, cooking and cleaning.
- Enhance your future career prospects. Employers generally like applicants who have studied abroad because they are more comfortable communicating to people with different cultures.
- Experience a different culture and gain a new outlook on other people.
- Learn in a different way and gain new opportunities.
- It is a great opportunity to travel and see amazing landmarks.
- Meet new friends and enjoy yourself.
- Enhance the value of your degree. You may take courses that you may never have taken at home and, with the language skills you’ll learn, you can often add a minor, or even a second major, in that language.
- It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that you may never get again.
So, now it’s time for you to think about it, do some more research, talk to your family and friends and decide whether studying abroad is right for you. Good luck!