Studying Abroad Vs Study Abroad

Saint Augustine has said: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” What does this quote mean? One page of a book only supplies a piece of information. One can not know exactly about what will happen in the next chapter unless he continuously read it. Similarly, one just acquires the knowledge about his homeland when he studies and lives in there. Moreover, the knowledge about the wonderful world outside is just acquired through books, magazines, newspapers and televisions. It is obvious that reading, hearing or learning helps to acquire the knowledge of different countries over the world. However, those knowledge is completely different from which is experienced and gained. Indeed, there are the differences between

Several studies focusing on study abroad have provided evidence that study abroad increase reflective thought, independence, self-reliance, self-confidence and personal well-being. It is the fact that students who live in foreign countries can mature more and gain valuable experience outside books, magazines, newspapers and classrooms. Studying abroad also enhance students' worldview about foreign life and culture perspectives like our ancestors taught: “Travelling forms a young man.” In addition, according to Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”, that is education is one of the most important determinants of the level of individuals. Studying in a foreign country gives students opportunities to acquire advanced knowledge in modern ways as well as improve their initial knowledge. Moreover, students learn theories in order to apply intelligently what they gain into practice as well as how to develop these theories in different ways for different circumstance. Another advantage of studying abroad is the incentive of better employment prospects because of obtaining overseas qualifications. Moreover, one not only makes new friend, builds lifelong friendship, but also establishes many good relationship in order to have more friends and build international network for future careers through interaction with others. Because students have to communicate with different people, such as lecturers, tutors, friends and roommates, they will acquire more essential knowledge of different cultures, for example, verbal/ non-verbal language, do and taboo, and have abilities to transition easily into other cultures. In brief, during the time of studying abroad, one is more master of himself than at any other time as well as broadens his worldview and