University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages.

An increasing number of tertiary education students are studying outside the

country

as part of their

degrees

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degree

.

Although

students will gain exposure while studying abroad, they might have to deal with the language barrier. In my opinion, students are far better off having studied in a different

country despite

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country, despite

the

challanges

take exception to

challenges

they will inevitably face. One of the benefits of schooling in a different

country

is the life experiences associated with that will improve students as people that would have

otherwise

if they had studied in their home countries. Being in another

country

forces people to

carter

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

cater

for themselves alone and thereby acquiring much

experiences

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experience

.

Also

, it helps students develop self confidence.

For example

, when

i

refers to the speaker or writer

I

studied in Ghana in my twenties,

i

refers to the speaker or writer

I

was pushed beyond my limits to explore and protect myself which would not have been

challenging

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challenged

in my

country

. These mind-blowing experiences are the main benefits of schooling overseas because they promote self growth. The main challenges that students face while studying abroad is difficulty in understanding the native language of the

country

.

This

is because most people find it extremely difficult to learn foreign

lanuages

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

languages

as a means of communication and social interaction. To illustrate, as a student in Ghana, 95% of my lecturers spoke 'Twi' a native tongue which the foreigners had no understanding of

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consequently

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consequences

,

this

affected our academic performance. The issue of language barrier makes students feel uncomfortable and rejected in a different nation. In conclusion, a growing number of students are travelling overseas to complete their studies. Despite the

challanges

take exception to

challenges

students will experience during their stay abroad, they will grow and develop more as

result

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a result

of these difficulties.

Therefore

, as a contradiction of sorts, it is more advantageous to travel abroad for higher education than disadvantageous.