Essays on Studying Abroad

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A few years into my teenage life, I developed a dream to study abroad; regardless of how difficult it would be especially for an introvert like me, and my dream never changed since then. By studying in the U.S.A., I would ultimately be living the America dream. My parents were an inspiration to me throughout encouraging me to not only dream big but also make my dreams come to a reality for the sky is the only limit. I believed that studying abroad would significantly aid in pursuing my dream career and would help me grow mainly by ...

Studying Abroad

The idea of studying abroad is a thrilling and sometimes frightening experience to many. Some are apprehensive at the thought, while others cannot wait to see what countries are willing to have them. Much like any other big decision, there are pros and cons to the idea of studying abroad. It does appear that it is a more positive than a negative decision for most. Students get to experience a different culture firsthand, likely learn a new language, and even for lifelong friendships with individuals they would not have otherwise met when studying abroad. Experiencing a new or foreign ...

Global Education

Globalization is a very interesting process, which carries many implications for a favorable both for the situation in a single country and the situation in the whole world. Globalization is the process when the world economies began to unite, when countries started to work and grow together, supporting each other and helping each other in different situations. Globalization has led not only to the fact that the economies have become common, globalization has led to some other consequences. The world is now more open in terms of cultural differences as well as social: people are more tolerant to each ...

One of the most beneficial experiences that immensely affects the whole life of a person is an opportunity to study abroad. Training and education abroad refer to the acquisition of knowledge as well as mastery of a foreign language. A growing number of students is dreaming about a chance to be admitted to an educational institution oversees. However, it is worth noting that studying abroad has both advantages and disadvantages. Presumably, a key advantage of studying in a foreign country is closely related to language. As a rule, students whose native language is not English prefer to spend a ...

It is a well-known fact that studying abroad has a lot of advantages nowadays. First, it helps person to expand and to grow his/her personality and to take it to the next development level. For instance, living apart from a family and ordinary environment bring new challenges for a student. Thus, such difficulties force him/her to become more inventive, stronger, smarter, and more independent person. In addition, due to the fact that student has to pay a lot of bills without any additional help, he/she learn how to manage finance more effective than it was before this trip. Besides, ...

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Why is this topic significant:

The number of foreign students going to America to pursue their studies keep increasing every year. Knowledge and information about these issues will help them prepare for what to expect.

The cases of injustice among members of ethnic minority groups appear to be escalating despite wide media attention.

Racial stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice are serious problems that have major effects on the education and life of foreign students in America. The most recent case of Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year old Muslim student who was arrested for bringing to school a digital clock he made using a pencil case, which the teacher misconstrued as a hoax bomb, represents the situation that members of ethnic minority groups studying in ...

1.0. Introduction According to the findings of the most recent research, the UK is one of the most attractive abroad destinations to be considered for study by international students. Around 4,30,000 students study in the UK every year belonging to 180 different nations around the globe. The total number of students getting education over there is on steady increase (i.e. 3% growth from 2013 to 2014) (UK Council for International Student Affairs, 2015). 1.1. Research Aim

1.2. Research Objectives

Some of the core research objectives are as follows:

2.0. Philosophical Considerations for Study in the UK There are several philosophical explanations to be taken into account ...

Studying abroad has become a notable pattern in present higher education context. Indeed, more and more students are opting for an international education for very different reasons. However, if anything, one most notable reason for studying abroad for students is a different cultural experience. This is, in fact, an interesting pattern by which students are not only seeking better education in more developed educational systems but are also looking for more fulfilling personal as well as social life experiences. These decisions are not, in fact, free of challenges. Indeed, international students face growing pressures, particularly during first months. Therefore, in order ...

Most of the people who visit abroad experience culture shock in varying degrees. What then is culture shock? ALERVO OBERG (2006, p. 1) defines culture shock as the feelings associated with the fear of losing the familiar symbols and signs used in the previous social setting. The social intercourse in one’s community or regions gets into the persons trends to the extent that changing these familiar setting creates anxiety. The signs may involve what one does when tone meets people. The relationship between males and female, juniors and seniors, servant and masters (or the boss), how to request ...

General Purpose: To persuade

Specific Purpose: To persuade my classmates studying abroad has many negative effects. Organizational Pattern: Problem-Solution Introduction

I. Attention Getting Device (Narrative): I received a call in the middle of the night from my cousin the last week. She was in tears and was in need of help. Staying away from home, in a milieu that is totally alien to her has taken a huge toll on her. She wanted to leave her studies in the midway in come back. I tried to console her, but all went in vain.

II. Adaptation (Relating topic to audience): The ...

1. Please list two goals that you have for yourself right now.

The reason why I want to study supply chain management is not only because this program is ranked at number one position in the US but also because this is the field that I really want to work in. It is my aim to excel in the supply management field. Time management is the key to success in all fields today. The firm that ships materials on time or better even before time gets the edge. For some people who are not familiar with SCM, they ...

After the enacting of the Simon Study Abroad Bill in 2009, the issue of studying abroad and foreign education have been an in issue in concern. Fundamentally, the bill focuses to not only support the students who study in abroad, but also the conditions and challenges that hampers the student’s ability to study in a foreign country. A major issue that represent these factors is the lack of money (Byram & Feng, 2006). This is the reason why the bill engages itself in providing funds to the student who are studying abroad. Although, the bill stipulates that it provides these ...

Studying abroad helps one to gain new knowledge and expertise in their field. At the postgraduate level, particularly, it expands the field of view of an individual and helps them to understand problems and analyze them from a global perspective. When studying abroad, the chances of acquiring new knowledge are high. This normally occurs when students from different countries share their experiences, and then together come up with different solutions to these problems. Foreign students also get the opportunity to learn and improve on their language skills. This has both short term and long term benefits. In the short term, ...

When I tell people I am from China, I think they often think of a big city, like Shanghai or Beijing; my home city is different, though. I am from central China, in the Henan province. My home city is called Luoyang, and it is rich with history. It took me a long time to understand the history of my home and how it came to make me who I am today.

Luoyang is a beautiful city, situated on the northern side of a river. It was home to Lao Tzu, the founder of Daoism and Zhao Kuangyin, the first member of the ...

When I got on the plane to leave Saudi Arabia, I already knew what I was going to miss the most: my family and my soccer team Al-Khaleej. I would also miss the ocean, my friends, and my favorite coffee shop; but these are all sacrifices I was willing to make. I was also extremely excited to further my education abroad, because I want to make sure I have excellent career opportunities when I return. There is a lot of competition for jobs in Saudi Arabia, and many industries are growing, and right now I have so much to learn ...

It has long been my ambition to study abroad, and to undertake my studies in an English-speaking country, as my primary objective has always been to improve my English language capabilities so that my fluency in that important global language would be increased. That would also fulfil my second objective – to obtain a Western education, which is highly valued in the world of business. So you might imagine my delight at obtaining a scholarship in my first choice of overseas country for my studies – the United States of America. A major obstacle to my dreams and those of others like me ...

Annotated Bibliography for Saudi Students Studying Abroad

Study Abroad and Intellectual Development Cressey, W. W. (2004). Guide to studying abroad. New York: Random House. The interesting questions I will research are how studying abroad will contribute to a Saudi Arabia’s industry, education, and economy. According to Cressey’s book “Guide to studying abroad” (2004), it is actually recommended to study abroad while in university as this not only opens students eyes to life overseas but also provides job networking opportunities that are not available in one’s home country. Cressey also comments that studying abroad can also be a life changing experience and that students ...

Abstract

Studying abroad is dream of various students who want to gain knowledge on specific subjects, cultures, languages and technologies. Some people consider it as unnecessary especially in the era of globalization when knowledge in not restricted within the boundaries of any specific country. This paper discusses about various aspects associated with studying abroad. The paper informs about several benefits students gained while studying in different country such as gaining knowledge on other cultures, values and social relationship that do not exist in their home country and knowledge of other languages. Living in a foreign country allow students to evaluate social ...

Everybody has a significant moment in his life. He cannot simply forget this moment until the time he died. Like any other children, I lived my childhood one day at a time. I never thought of the future because that is what most kids do – they live in the present and only the present. As time passed by, nothing has changed as I reached my teenage years. Still, there is nothing new. Just living every day and waiting for tomorrow without an expectation of a better future. However, at this age, all of my friends have already set a goal and each of ...

The Benefits of Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a practice that has existed for hundreds of years. Universities in Europe began exchanging professors and eventually students began to travel to different countries for the purpose of formal education. Out of necessity in the early days of specialties developing at universities, it was necessary to travel to obtaining the educational program you were looking for. In the United States, the practice began in 1875 at the Indiana University; students earned credit for organized trips to traipse around Europe in the summer (History of Study Abroad part 1:1190-1900). In the last few decades, exchange student programs ...

Self and vocation project

Individually, computers and math have always fascinated me. These two subjects will go a long way in influencing the job that I will want to pursue in the future. In my first year, I chose to major in Management Information Systems, as the core proficiencies required for this major is mathematics and computers. The opportunities presented by the study of computer science and mathematics are unlimited. There are various skills required in while pursuing the career in computer science. I believe that I possess this skill. They include thinking logically. As a child, I was continuously taught the fundamentals of ...

Self and vocation project

People have always been fascinated by mathematics and computers. This is also the predicament that I fell under. This is because when people are looking for jobs, it is the combinations of the two subjects that are vital in improving the pay grade of the individual. Additionally, the opportunities that the two subjects present are unlimited. This made me choose to major in the field of management information systems. There are innumerable skills that are essential in the study of computer science. I am certain that I have these abilities. The abilities can include thinking rationally. As a youngster, ...

When I spent one and a half years in Malaysia as part of a study-abroad program, I went to fulfill part of the requirements for my undergraduate degree. But I also ended up getting an education in the school of life. Living and studying in the Southeast Asian nation of about 30 million people, before ultimately transferring back to the United States to continue my education, profoundly changed my life forever because being away from family and friends, and getting to know people from all walks of life, gave me the opportunity to look into the proverbial mirror and to see ...

- I am proud and excited to be accepted and given an opportunity to study at the Michigan State University. I did not want to study in an international school of higher learning just for the sake of studying abroad. My aim is to learn from the best educational institutions in the world and improve my knowledge. I believe that hard work, determination and clear objectives are the criteria for success. I started preparing for education in the US when I was a senior in high school. I had only nine months to study for TOFEL and SAT. During this ...

- Introduction - How you should prepare before you come to the U.S. - Learn the basics of the English language in your country to avoid difficulties. - Collect some information about the city. - What should you do when arriving to the U.S? - Enter an ESL program to improve your skills. - Be outgoing and get involved with other international people who also learn the language. - Interact with native speakers and practice the language. - Assign a conversation partner. - Attend a university lectures and see to adapt to ...

Introduction

Study abroad programs improve a student’s education exponentially quicker than if he/she stay home. In fact, a student lives and learns in his/her host culture and each interaction becomes an opportunity for such a student to both learn share his/her culture with the others. It is worth noting that the experience that one obtains while studying abroad translates into tangible benefits all through one’s life. Study abroad programs for the United States students are imperative to the students and our country. The United States students experience the academic systems of other countries as well as the complexities of cultures ...

Statistics reveal that between 2007 and 2007, about 262,000 American students registered for studies abroad in different foreign countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and in the African countries based on their fields of study and interests. This statistics also indicates that the above data represents an 8.5 increase in the students studying abroad from the previous year. About a decade ago, about 100,000 thousand students took part in study abroad programs. The above representation infers that number of United States students studying in the international schools across the borders have increased by more than 130 percent ...

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Re: Letter of Apology Dear Ms. Simpson: In view of the recent events which transpired pertinent to my application for the study abroad program to China, I was formally informed by the Dean of Academic Affairs, Kim Noling, that I was found to be guilty of plagiarism. As I met with Ms. Noling, and as I relayed to her and to you, due to the very short time frame which was deemed accorded to effectively write the needed letter of intent with an accompanying essay, I really admittedly made the wrong decision ...

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It has become common for many people to opt for studies abroad because of diversity of cultures and the perception of attaining quality education, given that people of different races, social classifications and backgrounds converge in pursuit of education. The education system is designed in a manner that suits the values of almost all individuals of different cultural backgrounds. Many people believe that studying abroad enables them to explore several avenues that are not found within their countries of origin. People make new friend with whom they share common educational aspects while learning and embracing varying norms and ways of ...

1. Stem Cell Research Imagine being able to find a cure for chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes and Parkinson’s disease and a host of other diseases. 2600 people in America due to cardiovascular diseases every day and millions die due to cancer and diabetes not forgetting scores of old people that are being affected by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Imagine living in a world that is free of these chronic diseases that rob people of their friends and family and also reducing the suffering of the people suffering from these diseases. ...

Every student dreams of a better future; of a future where they have their share of fame, prosperity and achievement garnered in the field they choose their passion. A student wishes to learn things at a global level, being in touch with the latest ingenuity of people, researches and technologies. The best way to do that is to study at a place that can offer a student the scope stay in touch with all that is happening around in the world. Studying in schools and universities abroad presents a student with ample number of opportunities like these. Since it is a question of one’s future, a ...

Executive summary

, defines studying abroad as an undertaking by a student in a learning institution to study in another country for a definite period. Studying abroad involves learning cultures, languages, and socioeconomic as well as political systems of the host country. Through this lifelong learning experience, students acquire dynamic skills including problem solving, decision making, interpersonal, cross-cultural understanding, as well as self-reliance capabilities that are sort after by many potential employers. This, therefore, implies that study abroad programs are imperative in enabling a graduate secure a lucrative job, especially in a multi-cultural working environment. In addition, studying abroad enables an individual have a worldview, which can influence his ...

Identifying with groups can be a very difficult thing, especially if you were not raised in that group. Even if you are very familiar with a common interest, you may also have problems with the group you belong to. What does it mean to belong to something? Does a person have to believe in everything a group professes in order to be part of it? These questions relate closely to two experiences in which I examined the role of identity groups in my life – studying abroad in an American university and thinking about car culture, which is one of my hobbies. Both of ...

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Background Information

During the past decade, the trend that Chinese parents plan to send the children abroad seems unstoppable. Just two weeks ago, an airplane crashed at the San Francisco airport. Two young Chinese girls were killed during this plane crash. Both of them had planned to join a precollege exchange program. According to the article, ‘Chinese student’s goal was to study English’ from ‘Wall Street journal’. The Institute of International Education reported that nearly 200,000 Chinese students studied in US’ colleges from 2011 to 2012, the fifth straight year of 20%-plus growth (Areddy, 2013). As more ...

Abstract

This study aims to present a discussion on the benefits that students can gain from studying abroad, as well as to showcase some of the challenges they may encounter, recommendations on how to maximize the benefits and effective strategies to overcome these obstacles. Due to the increasing global society, studying abroad has taken a significant role for colleges and universities in their objective to produce graduates who are competent to function in the global economy. This study will present the need to develop the different types of intercultural skills to compete internationally. Towards the conclusion of this study, the result of ...

There has been a lot of research done on the topic of studying abroad, particularly for students who are learning cross-cultural disciplines like language, politics, business, and so on and so forth. Conventional wisdom shows that there are a variety of benefits to studying abroad. However, researchers have examined the different elements of study abroad programs to best weigh them. Examining how students behave in foreign environments is important to maximizing the positive impacts of any study abroad program. In her paper Multicultural Students in Study Abroad: Their Interests, Their Issues, and Their Constraints, Brux discusses the potential benefits to ...

Introduction

In recent years, a rising number of students have benefited from the study abroad programs that many scholars believe that they have been in a better position to offer great potential to advantage students in increasingly internationalized work place and world. The globalization process has contributed to the rise in this number. The internationalization of the world is believed to contribute greatly to the students participating in the global academic opportunities. An extensive discussion among the educators concerning diversifying study abroad benefits has actually developed. However, apart from the various benefits that these students get, they may face various constraints ...

Introduction

I went to set off on the journey I always desired. This adventure, studying abroad in the Italy, has been the completion of my dream. The possibility to study in Italy at CSU Fullerton as well as explore L'Accademia di Belli Arti di Firenze I have never been to ahead of has initiated me to art exhibitions in Florence I otherwise almost certainly would not have met anytime rapidly. My heart has for all time desired to travel around faraway lands and a want to familiarity with other cultures. I was not capable to follow that dream. I speedily learnt, ...

Choosing a college is daunting task. It is a critical decision that a student has to make knowing that it will affect his future. Moreover, it is in college that one decides a career that one wants, make lifetime friendships, meet new people from diverse backgrounds and also provide an opportunity for one to discover oneself. Therefore, this is always a tough decision. It is also harder when the decision regards studying abroad. Most students have mixed feeling about studying abroad. However, it offers an opportunity for a student to move out of his comfort zone. It provides a student with a chance to build an ...

Studying abroad has recently become pretty popular and efficient. There are many international students visiting the county for many reasons. I am able to learn the English language, undergrad and Master program. Therefore, there are many of them visiting the county year by year in order to earn their degree. Even though there are number of international students since September 11, 2001. On the other hand, the number of American international students increased over past years. The current survey by the Institute of International Education (IIE), in 2003 and 2004, 191,321 American students attended international study abroad ...

Upon evaluating myself and comparing the day I arrived in the United States of America up to now, I can confidently argue that I have improved my English speaking and writing skills significantly. I remember clearly that my objective was to acquire the ability to speak and write correctly in English. ‘The first day when I arrived in crutches, I could barely construct simple sentences and I had to rely on an Arab Taxis driver to assist me in settling down during my first night in the U.S. in a motel before I could locate the exact location I was ...

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The dream of every young man is to experience something new, different and exciting in life that is ahead and at the same time to learn and educate himself in the best possible way. What are the ways of achieving all of that at the same time? One of the ways is to continue education in some other country. That decision is not easy to make and in reaching that decision one would have to be willing to sacrifice something so that something else is gained in return. This essay reflects on benefits and negative things about studying abroad. ...

Advantages of Studying Abroad

Getting an education is one of the ways by which we can secure a good future for ourselves. Not only does education provide us with the academic learning that will enable us to perform well in our future careers, but it also provides us with the experiences that will help us grow and mature and prepare us for a world that’s full of uncertainties.

I was with this mindset when I chose to give up my job in my home country for an opportunity to study in the United States. I saw it as an opportunity to expand my learning ...

Eons ago access to higher education was a privilege of a few in the society. In today’s world, the tables have turned and this is no longer the case. This is brought about by the accelerated economic growth and a growing middle class in most countries, who can now afford to send their kids abroad for studies. The need also for skilled manpower to support the world’s Emerging Economies is greater than ever before. This has necessitated the need for world class education offered in the developed nations of Europe and America. With the world prestigious institutions of learning in ...

Over the past years, universities have progressively created ways to engage undergraduates in research. Research has been steadily growing as a typical component of the graduate and undergraduate curriculum. As a result, universities have slowly begun realizing the advantage of students gaining experiences in research as they venture abroad. Today, many institutions are giving their students the opportunity to study abroad (Wendy, 26).

A student’s experience of studying abroad is more prominent from the traditional college experience since it constitutes a more intense and higher level of experiential learning. Simply doing some internet research and flipping through a book is not sufficient ...

With increased human interconnections and interactions, the world has become a global village. The current reality is that, students can enroll for either full-time or part-time learning in educational institutions miles away as compared to sometimes back when it was cumbersome and difficult. However, this arrangement is not easy as there are accompanying challenges. The key challenges that can be further analyzed are; the cost of tuition, education system, and homesickness.

Cost of Tuition

For those opting to pursue education abroad, they have to put into consideration the cost of tuition fees in comparison with their home country’s cost. The rate of ...

Students studying abroad are bound to undergo an adjustment period as they attempt to adjust to their new surroundings. When a student goes abroad to study, there are many changes they will encounter in their new country that were not accustomed previously. This change of lifestyle is known as culture shock, as students can experience different challenges while trying to adapt to their new countries and schools. The following paper is designed to discuss a survey of the impacts of culture shock on students when studying abroad, and their coping strategies. The survey was conducted using SurveyMonkey and consisted of 10 ...

The educational system in Saudi Arabia is under the control of the government. It has given priority funding to education which accounts for 23% of the national budget and 7.5% of the GNP. Over the years, the education system has evolved in incorporating subjects that equip students with the knowledge that they require to actively participate in nation building.

The education system has embraced certain aspects in preparing the students to face the outside world. It is diversified both geographically and in terms of the subjects covered in school. As opposed to the past, the system emphasizes vocational training, ...

Thesis Statement: Programs that are studied abroad have components and qualities in various areas such as experimental, undergraduate research, deep cultural immersion, field-based learning, as well as community engagement, which present a lot of advantages.

The world in the 21st century has become very active. With competitive job market and strained global economy, many people have chosen to investing in studying abroad. The opportunity to carry out education in oversees countries come during college career; hence, it is important to study abroad since it provides global skills, which are needed in the 21st century international workforce. There are various advantages ...

Self-actualization is the process of realizing one's full potential - to really work hard and find out what you are capable of. Understanding the mind has been a particular passion of mine for a very long time - ever since my teenage years, I have struggled with my endless curiosity about why people do the things they do. Furthermore, I have always wanted to learn more about what people can do to better themselves. Realizing that I want to help people with their own emotional and life-related problems was a huge moment for me, and one that has brought me to my ...

As the world becomes a global village, there is an increased emphasis on studying abroad rather than at home, with an aim of getting the competitive advantage needed in the current world. Many parents usually take their children to schools in other countries, and also some institutions organize for exchange programs that lead to several children leaving their home countries for abroad (Sieloff, 2008). In other cases, grown ups and working class people do take scholarships or pay for their studies abroad. In all these cases, the students always find themselves at an intercultural situation whereby they start living and ...

Studying abroad is a watershed moment in life for a student. This is because the new environment provides students with new opportunities of learning foreign language and interacting with a different culture of people. Further, studying abroad is quite interesting since one is able to learn of the new environment effectively through direct interaction with the environment instead of reading text concerning the new learning new country. This paper depicts my watershed moment in life as a result of undertaking my studies abroad in the United States.

The breaking of the news that I was to undertake my studies abroad, in the United ...

Students who study abroad are afforded a rare opportunity to learn about foreign cultures and about themselves. And while there are adjustments to be made, adapting to differences in language, customs and beliefs is part of the educational process. Sociologists and linguists have determined that students clearly benefit from foreign study, particularly when learning a new language. Much has been made of “culture shock,” of what can happen when young people are placed in alien environments far from home and family. There are challenges to be overcome, but the academic benefits and sense of self-reliance that a student learner derives from study ...