Advantages Of Studying At Home

It is 2016, the world has seemingly become smaller, those far off destinations are no longer so far off; international commutes have never easier. Travelling has become more accessible to the public and international cooperation is an important part of our workforce. It seems only natural that our students would want to pursue international education, however, a recent study conducted by The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada showed that only 3.1% of full-time undergraduate students will take advantage of these programs. This may be the result of study abroad being portrayed as an unnecessary interruption in education; rather than characterizing international education by its amazing benefits often it will often be juxtaposed with the idea of a seemingly superior option of studying at home. This will usually cite cost, family or safety as major factors but do not tell the whole story. While studying at home provides comfort and stability, studying

Once you leave your comfort zone you will gain a sense of independence; it takes a great amount of strength to admit what you want and to pursue it. One clear advantage of doing a semester or more abroad is that you are able to travel places you have never been before, further than you would as a tourist, gaining an understanding of the culture. Your world view will be broadened vastly by this experience and your urge to travel (temporarily) put at bay. Unlike studying at home you will be exposed to new experiences daily and you will be able to explore a larger catalogue of career opportunities. In addition, you will likely find other students interested in the field of work you are interested in, gaining a valuable network for later business or consultation. Overall you will gain valuable real-world experience which will likely help your education or career later in life; an experience you could not get from your