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'Studies abroad and the cultural aspect of the experience' - TOEFL [2]
Studying abroad is one
of very common thing
s that students do, and they have different reasons for that. I believe that studying abroad has many advantages. Students gain a lot out of
the experience personally, academically, and culturally.personal, academic and cultural experiences .
First of all, students who study outside their countries can get a lot of experience
sliving in a foreign country(repetition). Living in a new country requires a great amount of flexibility and adaptability in one's character. For example, students might face many challenges in the host country. Therefore, they should be able to deal with the obstacles that they may encounter. Overcoming problems teaches the students how to be more mature and
self-independenceindependent .
One other important factor is the new academic experience that
the students can obtain at the institution where they are pursuing their studies. For
exampleinstance(avoid repetition), they will get exposed to a different educational system. They will meet new professors and new classmates which makes the academic experience different from that in their home country.
Most important is the cultural aspect of the experience. While living in a foreign country, students can learn a lot about the culture of that country. Furthermore, they can meet different people of the country. They can learn about their way of thinking, their customs and traditions, and way of life. Learning
about others' culture
s is
soalso important. It contributes in building a new understanding in us of how we see the world. It makes us more open, and willing to accept different ideas and thoughts. Also it educates us about the world we are living in.