Studying Abroad
Studying Abroad
Studying Abroad
Students take IELTS in order to study abroad. Moving to a new country is an exciting
opportunity to get a good education and meet new people. However, living and
studying abroad can also be difficult. This sheet describes the benefits and
drawbacks of studying abroad.
Benefits of Studying Abroad
Many students want to attend a prestigious university.
Foreign institutions may offer better courses.
The best universities employ teachers who are experts in their fields.
Qualifications gained abroad can open the door to better job opportunities.
Living abroad can broaden students’ horizons.
Overseas students are exposed to different cultures and customs.
They become more independent.
They are responsible for cooking, cleaning and paying bills.
Summary
There are good reasons to study abroad. First, many students want to attend a
prestigious university. Foreign institutions may offer better courses because they
employ teachers who are experts in their field. Secondly, qualifications gained
abroad can open the door to better job opportunities. This not only includes jobs
at home, but also chances to work abroad.
Furthermore, living abroad can broaden students’ horizons. Overseas students
experience different cultures and customs, and this exposes them to new ideas and
perspectives. Finally, overseas students are likely to become more independent
because they live alone. For example, they are responsible for cooking, cleaning
and paying bills. This helps to prepare them for adulthood.
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Drawbacks of Studying Abroad
Living and studying abroad can be difficult.
Students have problems with paperwork such as visa applications.
Students have to find accommodation and pay bills.
Studying in a foreign language is challenging.
Living alone in a foreign culture can cause homesickness.
Summary
There are drawbacks to studying abroad. First, students may have problems with
paperwork such as visa applications. They may be confused and struggle to make
all the necessary documents. Secondly, there are practical issues when living
abroad, such as finding accommodation and paying bills. These tasks may be
challenging for someone who is living abroad for the first time.
Furthermore, studying in a foreign language is challenging. Even if a student has a
high English level, they may still struggle with complicated academic literature and
the speed at which people talk. This may lead them to lose belief in their ability to
pass the course. Finally, living alone in a foreign country can cause homesickness.
Students are likely to be separated from their family and friends, and this can make
them feel depressed.
Practice Question
More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in a
foreign country. Do the benefits of studying abroad outweigh the drawbacks?
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