Advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad

Nowadays, a high proportion of high school graduates are enthusiastic about continuing higher education in high-ranking universities of the world; therefore, they travel abroad to study at those universities. Clear-sighted authorities claim that studying at a foreign university has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Some significant drawbacks of studying at a foreign university are being discussed in this paragraph. Firstly, some students feel homesick and they miss their families; therefore, they may refer to unsuitable friends to compensate for the loss of their families, which finally leads to some personal issues such as addiction or sexual abuse. Secondly, most of the students experience culture shock; which means that students have trouble communicating with people. Furthermore, they are unfamiliar with the customs and cultures of the destination country.

On the other hand, studying abroad has some great benefits. Students usually study at prestigious universities. These universities are well-equipped and they employ lecturers who are experts in their fields; hence, students get well-prepared in their major and this will guarantee them a promising future (social status, job opportunities, etc). Another noticeable merit of studying at a foreign university is that it can broaden students' horizons and they can enhance their outlook on life and gain a variety of useful experiences.

In brief, studying abroad has its pros and cons; however, in my opinion the advantages of studying abroad override its disadvantages; thus, it is worth bearing the difficulties of travel and living in a foreign country.