Nowadays, going abroad for studies is enjoying a striking popularity among
adolescents. Importance should be attached to studying abroad.
There are
a great many advantages of studying overseas. First and foremost, living and
studying abroad offers students a different perspective of the world. On a
university campus, international students are likely to encounter their
counterparts from various countries and areas and are exposed to diverse ideas
and values. What is more, overseas experience is the best opportunity for the
real-life use of foreign languages. There is no better opportunity to improve
second-language skills than living in the country in which it is
spoken.
Generally peaking, it is my view that although going abroad is
expensive and perhaps painful, the payoff is worthwhile. In the first place, in
addition to knowledge, overseas students can gain precious experiences that
those who stay at home will never have. Furthermore, overseas experience,
frustrating and painful as it may be, is conducive to the growth of adolescents.