2006-10-22 16:21:47 · 4 answers · asked by 3acek9s 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
It is a brilliant idea and more people should do it! First, most people end up having a fabulous time, often one of the best years of their lives, ever. Second, you'll grow in ways and learn things that will be beneficial to you for years to come. If you visit a country where English is not the local language then you'll improve your foreign language skills. Regardless of language, you will learn about another culture and you will meet people you wouldn't come across otherwise. You will learn about a different political system and a different educational system.
Interestingly, you will also learn about your own country as a result of this experience. By being abroad, you will realize what it is that you take for granted at home, things you will appreciate that much more (or will be more critical of) once you return.
The experience is definitely worth it! It's one of the best things a student can do. It is also a very unique time in life when doing it won't disrupt life the way it might later on.
2006-10-22 17:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by Ladida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea how you value "worth", but, having lived and worked in a foreign country where I learned the language, I can't see anything but benefits from studying in another country. You not only acquire a higher education, you have the chance to learn another culture and it's perspectives of human societies as well as it's relationship to them. If you study in a country with a language different than yours, you will have another group of people with whom you will be able to communicate. You'll meet wonderful people and will probably make long-term friends with a few of them. The second language may even open employment opportunities not available to one who speaks only his native language. As I said, I see only benefits from such an experience.
2006-10-22 16:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did it twice, and it was awesome! Some of the best times of my college career- I even did it in graduate school!
2006-10-22 16:24:39 · answer #3 · answered by Twin momma as of 11/11 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good frief yes...it is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and help discover who you are outside of the perameters of the us. go for it.
2006-10-22 16:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by moluvsmark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋