Is it better to actually study abroad?
While the question may
seem easy to answer, the process of deciding on the answer is another whole
ball game on its own. The choice of whether to pursue education abroad or in
any other country other than one’s own is a difficult question to decide on.
The prospects of studying abroad may vary depending on the needs of the
individual seeking to pursue the opportunity.
This article will try as
much as possible to be objective, but do not forget that this is a very
subjective matter. As an individual, you have to weigh your personal position
in regards to leaving your home country to live in another country for a
relatively long period of time, this includes your financial status (and if you
have a family, the financial status of those you will be leaving behind), your
level of study (undergraduate or post graduate), your course and so on and so
forth. Some things may be, given the circumstances, beyond your control.
Factors like your country of choice and the requirements to travel and be in
that country as well as the political stability of the country.
With that out of the way, let us now examine the pros of studying abroad and if it actually carries any weight in the long run and if it is a good investment.
1. University
and Course Ranking
Here is so more
confusion to go with deciding whether to leave or not. These two are combined
because they go hand in hand. This is because one does not mean assurance of
the other. For example, in 2018 the University
of Pennsylvania, was ranked the best in Nursing globally, but was ranked 19th in
overall university rankings. This leads to a question of whether you should
focus on the universities ranking or just your course, but like every other
thing, that goes with your priorities and preference. So, why is it important
anyway to consider ranking? A degree from a well ranked university is bound to
get you through many doors and avail more opportunities to you. In the case of
Nursing, you are bound to get more offers if you are from the University of Pennsylvania
more than a local university, that is because, it is recognized for offering a
good nursing program, as opposed to a course like xxx which is more acceptable
and recognized in a different university.
2. Culture
Exploration
While education does
actually open our minds to more possibilities and enhances reason, it is
heavily complemented by the interaction one gains from being around other
individuals. Think about it! Being around students from other countries and
interacting with their different personalities, learning from their experiences
and cultures really does put things to perspective. Understanding how people
interact with each other, how they relate to issues that affect our world like
gender inequalities, to the mundane things like how they navigate to work and
so forth, provides a means for invaluable experience that cannot be attained by
staying stuck in the same place. When you take part in these interactions, you
learn and your mind is exposed to more situations and scenarios that you can
implement in your life and in your community back in your home country.
3. Work
Opportunities
People do not understand
the importance of a good education and what it can do for you. From what we
know so far, we have been awarded a good degree, well ranked and from a good
university, and we have interacted with people from diverse backgrounds who
have challenged our beliefs and have helped us become better people. Now that
you are a well-rounded individual, you are ready for the job or opportunity of
your dreams. In fact, did you know you can still secure part time jobs to
complement your income during your study period? Yes, this is true. Most
universities organize internship opportunities that are paying to the students,
which means that one can gain experience on the job, while earning and studying
at the same time.
Summary
This list is extensive,
but for now, we stop there. This list will be updated in the future, so that as
a prospective students seeking to study abroad, you have all the information
needed on the benefits of studying abroad. So far, we have established that
studying abroad allows one to study in top ranked universities and acquire top
ranked degrees. At the same time, you get to live and experience different
cultures and explore the opportunities that brings, your scope of learning
broadens and you get to gain more experience interacting with the large number
of international students just like you and their different backgrounds. You
get to take internships in companies that specialize in your area of study and
your degree, once completed, gives you an upper hand in most job opportunities.
So, is it better to
study abroad and should you actually study abroad? Yes, yes you should! And you
should do it now! There are a few processes that you would require, but that
can be handled with a good agent working for a good agency. Educare
International provides you, the prospective student seeking to study abroad,
with assistance in visa application, university applications, airport transfers,
career guidance and so much more. The best part about this is that they assist
the students for, wait for it, FREE! I know right! In the future, we will share
on the requirements for studying abroad and how Educare International makes
these things possible for you.
