Most of the youth nowadays want to experience going abroad to study. Sometimes we lack the opportunities, and other times we lack the courage to leave our normal and comfort zone towards the unknown. However, what we all might skip to remember is that out of our comfort zone is the place where we find our true selves.
Among the first benefits that comes to our mind when we think about studying “ABROAD” is seeing the world , to travel , to meet new people and experience what a young individual can best experience at a young age . On the other hand, we might be afraid and anxious about how to fit in, and this would back us off. We need to remember to focus on the bright side, which we mention of it: the discovery! As today’s youth we all have eagerness to discover new cultures , costumes which might cause us to live a cultural choc at first which is totally normal , but then it will leave us with fun, great , adventurous memories to tell .
When we say host country discovery, we do not mean the costumes and culture only. Let us not forget the natural wonders, the museums, the landmarks, and even the opportunity to visit neighboring countries. If you go to London for example and you have the means then, why not have a pizza in Italy when you feel like?
Some of us feel like our major of studies is not at its best in our home country, we might feel the need to see and explore a different educational style and approaches. This is one of the main reasons for which most of the young individuals leave their home country, to experience a new educational system. For example, Europe might be the best destination for the medicine students, England is the best choice to study English literature, and if you look up for the best universities to study physics and astronomy, your research will lead you to the United States. You certainly need to study your destination choice, opportunities, and advantages before you pick your luggage.
Many of us are passionate by speaking and learning new languages. Nowadays according to Wikipedia the approximate number of people who are multilingual is 200 million. Still, as non-native speakers, we might have a beginners, or intermediate level in some languages we speak . This being said there are certainly no better ways to learn a language than immersing yourself into the culture of that language, to speak, listen, and surround yourself by the language. This is one certain advantage of studying abroad because you will have enough time to interact and learn the language by actually using, and living it.
Personal Development is a great outcome of studying abroad. Being in a foreign country far from home brings many challenges, which will make you stand up for yourself and learn to be independent. You will also get to learn a lot from your ups and downs, and you will earn the capacities of adaptability, solution orientation, time management…. In addition, you will have the chance to empower your senses of commitment and responsibility.
The best that your experience abroad can offer you is new perspectives, a widened network, and limitless choices after you graduate. Most students at foreign countries come back home with a full academic package and diplomas. Not only this, but also many get the opportunity to stay and have great job opportunities in their host countries.
Studying abroad is not only a big chance for your future, but also a self-discovery opportunity. It might sound exciting but complicated when in fact it is easy if we have the right dedication for it! The first step for it is to dedicate yourself to your studies and your knowledge building. Having good marks is not enough, you have to work on yourself and not depend on your educational system only. By some clicks on your computer you can find enamors knowledge resources. YOUR work on yourself development is your first ticket to your dreams.