Why Study Abroad?
Choosing where to study is one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make when pursuing your undergraduate or post-graduate studies. In fact in some cases, your academic success may depend on it! While some choose to remain closer to home, many make the choice to travel abroad to continue their studies. Below are a few reasons as to why you should study abroad:
1. Give yourself the best education and career opportunities
In most cases, you may need to travel to find the universities that provide the highest-ranking program related to your chosen major. The US, UK and Australia have the largest percentage of top universities in the world, and many places in the Far-East also have well-ranked programs in the technological fields. Additionally, many employers tend to favor graduates of the aforementioned top universities, and in an over-crowded job-seeking field, having that extra edge can be very beneficial for your career prospects.
2. Expose yourself to a different culture
Moving to another country to study means you will inevitably be exposed to a different culture and way of life, and research has shown that being exposed to various cultures can help improve people’s personalities and expand their minds. Additionally, it is a chance to not only discover how people of different backgrounds think and act, but also how to best communicate with them, which can be incredibly beneficial in your personal and professional life.
3. Learn a new language
Depending on where you’re moving to study, this could be the perfect opportunity to learn a new language. Most countries provide incredibly cheap, and sometime free of charge, classes to encourage their new residents to learn their language, and as you’ll be using it to communicate on a daily basis, you’ll be able to retain vocabulary and phrases at a much faster rate. Being multi-lingual is also a highly coveted trait that many employers search for and can give you an edge over other job seekers in the future.
4. Travel
If you enjoy traveling, moving to another country for your studies can be a golden opportunity. Day and weekend trips to neighboring cities, states and/or countries can be organized quite regularly, and
as a student, you can get many discounted rates on transportation and accommodations which you can take advantage of.
Mahi is always happy to help you with your choice, as well as organize language classes and travel options within your budget. Don’t hesitate to contact us on our hotline for more details!