Studying abroad is the choice of many people for further study, which can not only broaden their knowledge horizons, but also make them think and learn further. However, studying abroad is not all good, so we must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad before going abroad.
The benefits of studying abroad
Studying abroad has brought many benefits to students, which can broaden their knowledge and horizons and cultivate a person's independence.
1. Students can learn advanced knowledge and experience abroad. Since the reform and opening up, China has strengthened its technical cooperation with many countries in the world, and the level of science and technology in China has developed rapidly. However, compared with developed countries in the world, there is still a big gap. Studying abroad provides students with opportunities for further study. Students can learn advanced knowledge and management experience abroad, thus improving the level of science and technology in China.
2. Students can exercise their ability to live independently and cultivate their character abroad. Students need to deal with many problems independently when studying abroad. They should learn how to adapt to the new environment and how to get along with teachers and classmates. In this process, they can acquire interpersonal skills.
Studying abroad can also provide a good language environment for students to master a foreign language. A foreign language is a communication tool, which can eliminate language barriers and make international communication easier.
Every coin has its two sides. After understanding the advantages of studying abroad, we should also look at the disadvantages of studying abroad. Consider the disadvantages of studying abroad in advance so that we can look at it objectively.
1. Stay away from relatives and don't adapt to strange environment.
Studying abroad means staying away from relatives and friends, coming to a strange environment alone, being in a foreign country with different local conditions and customs, and feeling unaccustomed everywhere in life.
The living environment abroad may also be very different from that at home. For example, in some sparsely populated places, life will be inconvenient, unlike when you are hungry at home, you can order takeout at any time, which may not be convenient abroad. This will easily bring psychological influence to international students, make them homesick and often feel lonely.
2. The cost of studying abroad is high and the family pressure is great.
Although considering that families who send their children to study abroad must have certain economic conditions, the cost of studying abroad is indeed a big expense for any family. If it is not backed by a large sum of money, the average family is afraid to consider it.
In addition to the cost of study, living expenses are also a big expense, such as renting a house and eating. And the level of consumption is different all over the country. Taking their parents' money to study abroad, international students will also feel certain psychological pressure.
3. Language barriers and cultural differences lead to poor communication.
The first thing to face when going abroad is the communication barrier caused by language barriers and cultural differences. Even if language skills can be communicated smoothly, cultural differences may cause many misunderstandings, especially among the people contacted by international students, who may have classmates all over the world, and their values and living habits will be quite different.
4. Security issues are hidden dangers.
After all, the environment abroad is different from that at home. People in different environments are more likely to be tempted because of their novelty, so they are more likely to encounter dangerous situations. The news that international students are cheated is not uncommon, so studying abroad will also face these potential dangers and temptations.