10 reasons why to prefer Study Abroad

Studying abroad has seen a phenomenal growth with the new waves of globalization. Since time immemorial people have been going on far off places to attain quality education coupled with employment. Since 1991 in India, the trends of studying abroad have become more valuable and recognized. With the cross cultural exchange programs, the cross country education has gained more significance. Studying abroad unfolds various opportunities to excel new heights.

1. An opportunity to learn new ways and ideas: Studying abroad means studying in a very different set up. A new thinking process comes into play with different cultural settings from home country. It opens up new perspectives to explore and pursue various ways to look at problems. The ideas and ideals of the host country reform the mental make up to understand the new strands of reasoning and clarity.

2. Access to world class education: As the country’s development differs so as there are differences in the level of education. Education plays a vital role in the development of human resources. Human capital and social capital is largely the product of education and ethics. Studying abroad where the educational standards are high in terms of practical knowledge offers a chance to imbibe thoughts into action.

3. Better prospects of employment and remuneration: The higher and professional educations require adequate infrastructure and policies. As these days, most of the developed countries are aggressively pursuing education as the source of revenue generation. So they are investing in the building and maintenance of infrastructure with world class faculties to impart education. With this, studying abroad in a particular country enhances the scope of employability of the person in that country as well as home country. With better exposure and skills come the better prospects of employment and remuneration.

4. Introduction to new culture and language: Studying abroad introduces the person to entirely new culture and language. As culture constitutes Customs, lifestyle, the way of working, appearances, food habits, etiquettes, attitude, social values, ethics etc. Learning and adapting with a culture offers a multi cultural dimensional development of personality.

5. A cross cultural competitive educational environment: Studying abroad offers a new competitive environment. It puts gained knowledge to test and validity. The new means of education come into arena of learning and dissemination.

6. A web of networking in the host country based on educational program, friendship, internship, exchange programs, as a part of alumni offers wide opportunity for reference to enter into lucrative areas.

7. Studying abroad brings lot of choices to pursue niche learning. Various universities known for certain courses offer various opportunities to enter into the league of new starters.

8. An education cum travelling opportunity: When one moves from home country to another country, a chance to travel becomes an added attraction. As different programs require different skills and exposure, the travelling within the country becomes an essential part of learning. It introduces one to different settings, geography, people, climate and society. So it offers a chance to travel with attainment of education which remains an eternal experience.

9. A well recognised educational certification, accepted worldwide: in today’s world of education, the degrees and certificate stamped by the known and famous institutions and universities provide instant recognition and value. It’s because of their dedicated faculties and credentials of qualitative education.

10. A cross cultural comparative outlook and critical thinking: studying abroad inculcates a sense of comparative study with critical thinking. It shows various parallels existing in the world. This exposure helps in contributing to the overall development of the home country. It brings a fresh thinking into forefront and a critical bent of mind to look at things all around.