Increasing numbers of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extent does this trend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved? What are the drawbacks?

The world today is more connected than ever. With the ease of access of intercontinental travel and international cooperation, many students are choosing to study abroad. Even though they bring many benefits for themselves and for the countries involved, there are

also

some significant drawbacks for the local populations.

This

essay will examine the positive, and negative effects international students have in their

host

countries and for themselves. International students bring many benefits for all those involved. Individuals from different backgrounds tend to bring new ideas and points of views.

For example

, students who aren't familiar with western ideas of enlightenment and personal liberty provide students with a different point of view of the world they live in. The

host

countries might

also

benefit from the different values they bring. Students and the

host

countries both

Accept comma addition

countries, both

benefit from an interchange of ideas.

However

, while international students may have several positive aspects, they may cause some unintended consequences for the countries involved. An increase amount of international students means that there might be less opportunities for domestic students. If the majority of international students return to their home country after receiving a diploma, the

host

country will

then

have fewer highly educated individuals, which might affect the country in the long run. In conclusion, even though international students may spread create an interchange of ideas in the

host

countries, they

also

cause some significant drawback for domestic students who wish to continue their higher education. Overall, the benefits of international students do not outweigh their drawbacks.