Want to study overseas? here are benefits of studying abroad

Across the world we find young and middle aged people harbor dreams of studying abroad in top degree awarding institutions.

Particularly in renowned colleges like Cambridge, Stanford, Oxford, others.

We shouldn’t pass them away by the stroke of a finger because most of these young people are simply seeking better opportunities and a better life.

While simply studying aboard or in the best schools doesn’t make one a success in life, having high quality education overs is a great wat to make a person become refined.

Most importantly, it offers a platform to become the best in any field of endeavor.

The educational system of most developing countries is very discouraging.

Aside lack of basic necessities for learning, some courses, especially courses for the present and future are not been offered in their higher institutions.

While some developing countries fight poor educational system, others grapple with it.

On the other side, education in developed countries is much more standard.

In this post are some reasons why studying aboard has proven to be a better option.

What do I stand to benefit studying abroad?

If studying overseas is your obsession, here is why you should intensify your efforts to study abroad.

1. High Quality education

Quality education encompasses –

good learning condition;

basic necessities for learning;

capable tutors;

standard and practical learning;

adequate venues for learning;

availability of study materials for learning and so on.

Most underdeveloped and developing countries lack these basic learning amenities in their institution of higher education.

For any county to be said to have developed, the educational system in that country should be more standard and advanced.

Quality education is guaranteed when you acquire education abroad. Abroad in this context means education acquired in developed and advanced countries.

For young people seeking a better tomorrow and those dreaming to become the best in one field of study or the other – schooling in developed countries like the UK, US, Australia, Russia, China, Canada, Japan or Denmark is not only a better option, its preferably the best.

If you desire to study in Canada, check out this studying in Canada guide for international students.

2. Opportunity for a better life

Many people, mostly young people, have never left the comfort of their village, county, province, state, or country.

The act of never traveling is not only funny but also crude, because it makes people think and act timidly.

Leaving one’s domain enhances growth, both physically and intellectually. It also help most people to see life differently from what they have always known.

Schooling abroad is an experience of a life time as you get to see new people, learn new languages, see other kind of foods, learn new cultures, explore new places and much more.

Schooling abroad doesn’t only help one academically, it opens you to the big picture which is life outside your comfort zone.

For people who are from developing countries, the experience of schooling abroad will further expose you to life in advanced countries.

Its a thrilling experience. Moreover, it might be crucial to your personal growth and development of your local community.

3. International degree is worthwhile

As the world advances, getting an international degree is more recognized, appreciated and seen as the best.

Although some universities in developing countries are trying to provide a great education, it doesn’t compare to schooling in advanced countries where the educational system is top-notch.

In today’s world, having an international degree earns you respect in cooperate organizations, government offices, academics, and all the prestige that comes with it.

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You can tell the feeling if in the midst of educated people you are the only one holding a degree from Oxford or Stanford university in your work place or local community.

Its prestigious, and it comes with respect. Besides, everyone wants to be important.

Having a degree from a foreign university is one of ways to reach the pinnacle of your career.

4. Chance to work while studying

Life abroad can be quite expensive, especially as an immigrant holding a student visa.

This makes many students who want to study abroad worry about how to survive and pay bills.

An advantageous part of studying abroad is that there is work for students.

In advanced countries like the USA and Canada, work is mostly part-time and wages are paid on hourly basis.

Learn more about working and study in US | jobs for international students in USA.

Interesting is, there are still work that don’t require your presence everyday of the week. Students-friendly work include cleaner roles, assistant, baby sitter, shop keeper and so much more.

With the availability of these work, studying abroad and working to support yourself in school is more possible than in developing countries.

Because most jobs in developing countries require working from morning till late noon/night at least five days a week. This makes schooling full-time and working almost impossible.

Worse still, jobs for students are almost unavailable in developing countries and that has aided a handful of persons dropping out of school for financial reasons.

The opportunity to school and work has made studying abroad a better choice by the day.

5. Opportunity to live and work abroad

Imagine getting a degree from a US university. That makes working in the US easier. And since the USA is global powerhouse, you are seen to have acquired the best education possible.

Same apply to taking higher education in the UK, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Russia.

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For those people having an aspiration to work with international bodies like WHO, Shell, UNICEF, Chevron, just so you know that having an international degree gets you even closer to that aspiration.

6. Platform to better your community

I consider this the most important benefit of studying abroad.

As good as acquiring international education is to your career and personal ambition, it holds no much good if all the knowledge acquired can’t be used towards the advancement of your local community and country.

In fact, the main reason most scholarships are provided is to help successful candidates make their community better on return to their home country after school.

Going overseas to study involves a lot of traveling by air and land. It makes you see things that cause you to wonder, racking up many questions why your home country is the way it is.

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One likely question is; ‘why can’t every good thing I see here happen in my home country or local community?’

What immediately follow is a desire to use the knowledge you gain in that college abroad plus your experience staying there for at least four years to aid the development of your country.

Particularly starting with your local community with your superior knowledge, skills, and experience.

If there is any one benefit of studying abroad, it is that it gives you a chance to positively transform your community with the high quality education you receive.

Am glad you made it to the end of the post. You now know the benefits of schooling abroad, especially in a world class university that is recognized internationally.

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8 thoughts on “Want to study overseas? here are benefits of studying abroad

  1. Hello, my name’s Nwakpa Obinna Shedrach from Nigera. I am currently looking for any institution in uk universities that will offer me an admission scholarship for masters degree program. (Msc Animal Nutrition)
    I graduated from Ebonyi State University ABAKALIKI. With second class lower (2:2) and have a Witten ukvi ielts exam with a total score of 5.0 band. So if there’s any institution that can accept me with my low grade, I have every other thing to support myself in terms of doing my international passport, student visa, etc please how do you want me to secure the full funded scholarship. And any institution that gives me admission I’m ready to follow it up with any scholarship secured thank you so much for your information.

  2. my daughter has been amitted at Coventry University in UK to persue her studies in Economics, can you kindly help her with scholarship

    1. Please l am called Otsuir Nuetey Albert a Ghanaian and a student of St.James Seminary Senior High School. One of the best science school in west Africa.l read science and l am very excellent when it comes to academics but unfortunately my unemployed mother could not afford me continuation of school and basic necessities. I am a single parent son which makes life uneasy for us even food,shelter and clothing is a predicament to me.some of my dreams in life include becoming a petroleum engineer,a robotics scientist and a lecturer of Mathematics. I would also work for United Nation.l would like to do all this to build,change,support transform and impact life in Ghana,Africa and the whole world.Due to the above reasons,lt is my greatest urge and petition that you kindly help me obtaine scholarship to study abroad to convert my dreams to reality. Thank you .

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