Why Should I Study Abroad?
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To experience a different culture and give you a new perspective on your own. Also, if you can learn a second language while abroad, it can give you a competitive edge in finding a job, especially with the ongoing increase of globalization.
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To get their college tuition paid for, or to have the Army pay off their student loans (up to $65,000 worth), for travel; to get out of their boring, dead end home towns and see the world a bit, for a steady paycheck and 30-days paid vacation each year, for good training, for a kick-ass resumé, to be able to retire after working only 20 years (vs 40-60 years in the civilian field) with full health benefits and a retirement check until the day you die, or for patriotism and pride in serving their country.\n\nThere are many reasons, but each person has their own. I, for one, am joining to get out of my dead end home town and have a little pride in what I do. Plus, it will let me pay off my entire student loan debt and get training in some pretty neat, high-tech stuff.
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Pro: free travel, get to see lots of the world, really good pay\n\nCon: Have to keep learning, lots of differnet ways to do things in other countries, you move around a lot, need to be very self sufficent
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* You will be living far from your family & friends\n* The way of life & customs will be different\n* U.K is extremely expensive\n* You will stand out because you are not English, this can \n  be a good thing but can also single you out for trouble.\n* It would be expensive to go home every holiday\n\nIt can be the most wonderful thing you will ever do but living in another country is never an easy option. The homesickness & missing your family & friends can really hurt.\n\nAlso even if you do study in another country it does not mean that country will want you to live there after, you may get a student visa but it does not mean you will definately get an immigration visa to live in the U.K.
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you should not make a decision about your career like this!!! first you should make sure what specifically you want to do, then first look for opportunities in your own country. Deciding for studying abroad is good when you have an idea where exactly you wanna go. I mean you can't go to antarctica on my suggestion.\nI personally have chosen UK. BECAUSE, I am a student of literature who wants to do a masters in Victorian lit.(19th century UK lit.) , so the best thing for me is go to uk (whose lit. I want to study and do the masters. and then carefully select a hanfull of institutions (accredited please). and there you go. CIAO
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It would be best, while in high school AND college, to go on a Rotary scholarship, which covers everything. You will also have a support group in the foreign country.
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The best that I can make of it is that you want to study abroad. Or, are interested in being an exchange student to another country other than your own. On way you may try is to have the school you attend now sponser you.  Or have your current school provide you with links to those that will sponser you.  One key to studying abroad or becoming an exchange student is usually good grades, so working on keeping an excellent grade point average will certainly help your prospects. Some of the links below may help you with your quest.
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OK, you've got to know what you want.  Where do you want to go?  What programs are available to you?  You may find foreign exchange programs at your school, from community groups, or some larger ones like AFS (American Field Service).\n\nHow much money do you want to spend?  How will you raise the money?  \n\nWhat grades do you need for the programs?  Do you need to study more? \n\nWill your year abroad count as a school year in your school?  Or will you need to take an extra year of school?\n\nIs your school opposed to you going abroad?  How about your family?  Friends?  Figure out who will help you meet your goals.\n\nGood luck!
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it helps you to understand your exact location with respect to some place that you are studying about.it is also very interesting to study maps.plus most importantly knowing your maps well fetches you good marks/grades in geography.
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I think the most exciting thing I did was live abroad in England. At the time, I didn't realize how much I was going to gain out of the whole experience. Being abroad forced me to understand who I am and where I came from. \nI made friends with so many different people from different lands. My most important lesson I gained from it is what I appreciate most about the US-- cost of living, my family and knowledge of culture. I think everyone should try to live abroad because it forces you open yourself up and be more aware of your surroundings. I also travelled alot in Europe ;)
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Travel and live abroad.
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'To acquire a thorough and advanced knowledge in _____ subject, which is still relatively new plus unavailable in my homeland - and to put it to good use, for the benefit of my country.'\n...This would be easily understood as mere verbal hogwash - as you are probably hoping to settle in the country where you seek to study ! \nBut it will at least give the University authorities a legitimate reason to select you - as you have expressed a wish to RETURN to your homeland, on completing your course !
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To be able to help you, I will ask about your country of origin. One thing that you should know is that you will not get a study abroad scholarship in the USA unless you are interested in a four year program or transfering to a four year program. In that case you need to take your SAT score really high, show them that you are a genius and then some of schools may offer you scholarships. Thst is true only for private institutions. Public schools!! just forget about those.\nThe right school will depend on the quality of your application and your ambition. In America you will find schools for every taste. They are located in big cities and some in rural areas, some follow a semester structure, other will choose quarters. Some schools are classroom oriented (research universities), others are more for real life practice, if you know what they mean by that.\nAnyways, you need to answers a lot of questions and I can better help you.\n\nGood Luck
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Study abroad.  This is one of the most important things you can do to extend your education.  Studying in Europe is your best bet by far.  There are so many programs you can search through US universities in Europe that you'd be studying until you die.  good luck.
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First and foremost a college degree is a must.  What you decided to major in should deal with something related to international relations, a foreign language, international economics, political science, etc.  A bachelors degree is usually a requirement.  Advanced degrees increase your chances or being hired and increase your pay grade level.  Beyond the education of a university, I would say that international experience is also a must.  This can include living in a another country or studying abroad.  Try to enjoy another country as a native would, and not as a tourist.  The U.S. Dept. of State's website is a great start to a possible career as a foreign service officer or whatever is your heart's desire.  Check http://careers.state.gov/, it seems to be a very knowledgeable website on this matter.  I believe it even has a step-by-step listing of "To Do's"... such as requirements, studying for the Foreign Service test, etc.  Hope this helps and best of luck!
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It depends on your country of origin and what and why you want to study in the british isles. Message me if you want better advice.
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You study your major and learn the language and culture at the same time.  Keep in mind that you are also studying abroad towards graduation.  So if you study more classes that is within your major while you're abroad, the more likely that you'll graduate on time.  Make sure those credits are transferable.