In recent years, an increasing number of students choose to attend college
abroad, while some, financially challenging or not, still regard going to school
at home as their first choice. It is obvious that this phenomenon has been the
concern of many people. From my perspective of view, to study abroad has both
benefits and drawbacks.
There is no doubt that students are benefiting tremendously from attending
college abroad. Those who study at a world famous university can not only
broaden their horizons but also gain better job opportunities. As exposed to
foreign cultures and customs, overseas students can immerse themselves in the
nation’s language. As to studying abroad, certainly, some drawbacks does exist.
First, living away from home can be challenging and even frustrating to some
extent. Moreover, the language barrier may cause difficulties for students whose
language skill is not good enough. In addition, some students even experience
culture shock in the alien environment as a result of unfamiliarity and
maladjustment.
All in all, in order to achieve a colorful as well as meaningful experience
in your life, students having the idea of studying abroad must be well prepared
for all the possibilities they may encounter before making final decisions.