Article by Phai Yingyongcumpalalum
Ever thought about studying abroad in a foreign country? There are many advantages to taking the plunge and studying abroad and this article lists the top 9 reasons to study abroad.
1. Expand employment opportunities. Surveys consistently show employers are seeking graduates who can think critically and also have a global perspective.
2. Gain new insights and outlooks while enjoying new relationships. By living in the country, you get an insider’s perspective on the social and political structure of your host country.
3. Increase your understanding of the world and our society. We must not only acquire a global competence but we must develop an understanding and an appreciation of our own wonderful country. While study abroad can be a vital link to global competence, it is also an integral part to truly appreciating the differences with our own country.
4. Broaden your experience. Travel outside Thailand is an education in itself.
5. Meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. A period of study outside the Thailand enables you to meet students not only from the host country but other nations as well. It is an opportunity to forge international friendships, understand cultural differences, and get rid of old stereotypes.
6. Increase your income potential and attractiveness to potential employers. Study abroad on your resume provides you with a competitive advantage. This particularly true for those students who haven’t managed to get into the university of choice in Thailand. A good education agent can help you get into a highly respected overseas university that will keep you competitive with your peers at the best universities in Thailand.
7. Explore new interests. I went to Australia to learn English, have fun and get a good job. In addition to learning English, I also took up swimming at the university pool and found a hobby or interest in scuba diving. Last month I was lucky enough to be able to scuba dive at the Great Barrier Reef which was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.
8. Learn specific skills that are career related. Learn a second language such as English or do an international internship. For those students who have studied English in Thailand, there is nothing like immersing yourself in an English speaking country like Australia in order to improve your skills.
9. Find out or decide what you would like to do with your life. While leaving your job or taking a break from your studies in Thailand may seem a luxury, it is indeed a fantastic opportunity to redefine your career goals in the context of your new self awareness and newly acquired skills. Many students report that study abroad can be a life-changing experience that can also open many new career choices.
Given all the reasons to study abroad what is stopping you? Australia has fared well with the Global Financial Crisis and there is no time like the present. Speak to an education agent today and make what could be the most important change you ever make in your life.
For those that want more information there are plenty of good articles on the internet providing tips and advice in selecting education agents and this is just one.
About the Author
Phai Yingyongcumpalalum is a Thai national who has been living and working within the Australian education industry for the last 7 years.
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