Studying abroad is one of the best opportunities offered for students. By going to study abroad you can get a chance to learn about a different nation, culture, and country very closely. Here are the 10 advantages of studying abroad:

The Opportunity Of Acknowledging The World

The greatest benefit of education abroad is to give students the opportunity to get to know the world. When you study in a new country, you can get to know that country closely and experience many different activities. You can explore new cultures by visiting the natural beauties, historical artifacts, and museums in the country where you study.

You can also visit the neighboring countries. For example, while studying in Germany, you can visit France, Austria or the Netherlands by train in your free time.

Education

Another advantage of education abroad is to experience different educational systems. By recognizing a different education system, you can get to know the established system and have fun translating your grades to a different system, doing different assignments, or establishing different rapport with your professors. If you are used to a polite form when speaking to your professor and choose to study in the UK for a semester, you will notice the informal relationships between students and professors and calling each other by name.

A New Culture

Many students leave for the first time from their own country to study abroad. Therefore, entering a new culture may be difficult at first. But as you begin to adapt to the country you go to, and you start meeting new people you will enter what is called “The honeymoon phase”. You will be excited by everything! You will explore the new food, cultural events and social structures of the country. Thus, you have the opportunity to learn by simply observing a new culture and having a lot of fun.

The Opportunity Of Improving Foreign Language

When you study abroad, there is a possibility you will have to study in the language of that country. Maybe it will be French in France, Spanish in Spain, or German in Germany. It is a fantastic opportunity for you to improve your foreign language skills in an academic way. You will also find the opportunity to practice English by hanging out with other international exchange students.

PRO TIP: Try not to hang out with people who come from your country! Use the opportunity to really get out of your comfort zone, meet locals, meet international friends and learn from them as much as possible.

Career Opportunities

When you return to your country after studying abroad, you will have the benefit of being educated in a different country. This is something that you can proudly put on your CV. Remember, many employees recognize studying abroad as proof of speaking a foreign language, responsibility, adaptability, and ability to deal with stressful situations.

Also, there is a high chance to stay in the country where you studied. If you have developed professional connections or you met somebody, you might consider staying there as well!

New Hobbies

You will have a chance to explore new hobbies. Try looking at the University website if they offer any free sports lessons. In this way you can try sports you never tried before, like judo, lacrosse, water polo, or rugby. You can explore the local events and learn a local dance or sign up for cooking lessons. You can start skiing in countries where the winter is intense or sign up for the calligraphy course. The sky is the limit.

Life Long Friendships

You can meet many new people from countries all across the world. You will study together with people from many backgrounds. It is possible you will live together in dorms with people of other nationalities. It is an amazing opportunity for you to learn from them and develop lifelong friendships. In the future, you will be able to visit each other in your own countries.

The Opportunity To Learn New Skills

You will experience life on your own more freely when you start living alone. You will experience all the pros of being able to decide for yourself, eating whatever you want and doing whatever you feel like. However, you will experience all the cons, too. You will have to learn to maybe share the room with another roommate, clean after yourself, and take care of your laundry. Nevertheless, all mentioned above will develop you as a person. You will develop the ability to solve problems as you look at life from different angles.

Masters & PhD

When you study abroad, your chances of admission to graduate programs will increase, as universities want to accept students who will make a difference in graduate programs. It is not to say that otherwise, you would not have chances to do it. However, meeting people from different backgrounds, and getting new perspectives on academic institutions might broaden your horizons and give you more motivation to apply!

Unique Experience

The opportunity to study abroad often comes to life once in life. You can see new countries, recognize different cultures, and experience a totally unique experience.

If you want to learn more about going abroad, you can explore our Articles.

And if you want to try going abroad before going abroad to study, try the Erasmus Youth Exchanges or the Training courses!

Written by Abdulsamet Kılıçarslan

Edited by Wiktoria Wilk