Moving abroad is the ultimate test in self-reliance. When (or if) you move back, youโll likely rely on others less and youโll take more responsibility for yourself.
Learn self-reliance
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You may not love every single person you meet, but chances are that youโll meet at least one lifelong friend (if youโre good at keeping in touch, that is).
Make lifelong friends
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Throwing yourself into a completely new environment will help you to figure out what youโre good at, as well as what youโre not so good at. These are things that can then be built on during your study abroad experi
Learn more about yourself
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Get more paella /poutine /pierogi /schnitzel /shawarma /chimichanga /katsudon /bobotie /baklava (delete as appropriate) in your life.
Discover new and exciting foods
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Remember the foreign language skills you picked up in school? No, me neither. Refresh them by studying abroad; you might be surprised at how much you remember.
Brush up on your language skills
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If you can explore a new country at the same time as picking up the international skills to gain a decent graduate job, then thatโs pretty good going.
Itโll look good on your CV
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One of the ultimate reasons to study abroad is to gain life experience. Youโll learn how to organize your life and condense it into one suitcase, handle unforeseen situations, be independent and self-sufficient.
Gain life experience
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Studying abroad usually means you have even fewer possessions than the average student, and being that much further from home can really make you miss those familiar comforts youโd taken for
You learn to appreciate the smaller things more
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Often those studying abroad will experience a completely new way of teaching. This can be daunting, but it will also open your mind to new ways of learning.
Study and learn differently
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This of course depends on where you study abroad, but if you choose a location in many parts of continental Europe, Asia and Latin America, youโll find itโs possible to study at a highly reputed universi
Take advantage of lower tuition fees
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Cultural sensitivity isnโt just a quality which politicians may be accused of lacking; itโs also something you can develop while studying abroad!
Youโll gain a greater knowledge of different cultures
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When youโre hundreds of thousands of miles away from home, spontaneity and adventurousness are your best friends. Open your mind up to new experiences and sights and the fun will come your way.