We all know it can be a frustrating and sometimes painful experience going to study in a foreign country, with its different language and culture
But while overseas study has its drawbacks, the difficulties are far outweighed by the advantages
Indeed, people who go abroad for study open themselves up to experiences that those who stay at home will never have
The most obvious advantage to overseas university study is real-life use of a different language
While a person can study a foreign language in his or her own country, it cannot compare with constant use of the language in academic and everyday life
There is no better opportunity to improve second-language during one’s studies offers a distinct advantage when one is applying for jobs back home that require the language
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