During the past 30 ,years there has been an increase in the number of international students. This trend has benefited students greatly because it means they can study the course they want without having to settle, and it allows them to experience a new country in the meantime. Furthermore, this benefits the countries involved by bringing in more money and boosting the economy. However, there are some drawbacks such as students being away from their parents and homes, a lower standard of education in some cases, and inflation in the countries students choose.