teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

It is believed by some educational experts that international

exchange

would benefit all adolescents in schools. In my view, the advantages of

exchange

study

in a foreign country outweigh its disadvantages. There are several benefits for teenage students studying overseas for a short period of time.

Firstly

,

this

opportunity allows students to improve their foreign language skills. By studying and living with other natural speakers, students would be exposed to a foreign language environment,

therefore

they can practice the language every day and everywhere. Another benefit is that teenagers who

study

in another country can gain some independent living skills. Without the assistance of their parents, students have to learn how to cook and how to manage money by themselves, which equips them with practical skills that would be useful in the future.

Finally

, students can

also

take

this

opportunity to learn about a different culture.

For example

, they are able to know local traditions and customs through experiencing a different lifestyle and participating in local community activities.

On the other hand

, the drawbacks of

this

should not be ignored. International student

exchange

is expensive, as students need to spend more money on accommodation, fight tickets and tuition fees. Undoubtedly,

this

may put a financial burden on their families, and not all families can afford a

study

trip like

this

.

Then

some students would get homesick if they cannot see their parents and friends.

Also

, They may

also

find it difficult to make new friends in a new environment and experience a cultural shock. In conclusion, despite of those disadvantages

such

as costs and difficulty in making friends, I still believe that the advantages of

exchange

international

study

outweigh its disadvantages because it supports students to practice foreign languages, acquire independent living skills and gain knowledge of local culture.