In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

In recent times, it is very common for many pupils to travel overseas to complete their higher
education
.
This
type of
education
is certainly beneficial for students from under-developed countries which provide them with an opportunity to
chose
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choose
a wide range of science courses, as well as meeting students from different backgrounds and nationalities but there are
also
drawbacks to be taken into account. On the one hand, there
is
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are
a number of advantages of studying abroad for higher
education
.
Firstly
, one benefit for overseas students is that there
is
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are
a variety of science courses to choose from. Universities in underdeveloped countries may lack proper scientific equipment and don't have laboratories where students can perform research work. Western universities,
on the other hand
, have funding from the government, which they can utilise to upgrade their existing scientific facilities and offers an excellent research platform for their students.
Secondly
, western universities provide an environment where students from different nationalities can form friendships and develop their professional network in different countries with the help of their peers.
For example
, many Indian students when graduate from these universities, tend to become an entrepreneur and their
first
customers are generally those whom they have developed a relationship with during their university years.
On the other hand
, one problem with students going abroad is that it can have a devastating financial burden on their parents. Tertiary
education
is usually expensive going up to USD 50,000 per year.
This
high cost is generally born by the parents of these students who take bank loans on high-interest rates to cover these massive fees, and when it comes to returning that loan, they either have to find other jobs or have to compromise on their daily expenditures which make their life miserable. Another possible issue is that students face difficulties acclimatizing themselves in the new country. In Canada,
for example
, students coming from countries with modest temperatures tend to become ill due to the cold and harsh environment that affects their studies as well as their pockets. In conclusion, while students can benefit from studying abroad, it can
also
lead to financial stress for their parents or
adaption
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
adoption
adopting
adaptation
issues for the students themselves.
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A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • International job market
  • Cultural exposure
  • Intercultural communication
  • Higher education standards
  • Specialized programs
  • Language proficiency
  • Financial burden
  • Homesickness
  • Mental health challenges
  • Recognition of qualifications
  • Bureaucratic challenges
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