The idea of studying abroad can seem like a fabulous opportunity, but there are also plenty of potential challenges: practical, financial, and psychological. As a British person who has experienced other European countries and now lives in the USA, I can certainly testify that living away from your home country can be difficult at times. I wouldn’t wish to put anyone off, though, as experiencing other countries is usually rewarding and life-enriching. You can also pick up some practical skills too, such as learning a new language. Below are five advantages and four disadvantages of studying abroad. Life’s an adventure. Living abroad can be great fun, and it broadens your perspective on life—there are new friends to make, new experiences to have, and you’ll always have lots of stories to tell folks back home. You can learn another language, and immersing yourself in a place where they speak another tongue is the only good way to become fluent. Even if you are not studying that p...