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

Every year more and more students decide to study abroad.

Although

, it can be very expensive and hard to get used to the unknown, studying in a foreign country offers a significant life experience. In my opinion, the advantages of studying in a different part of the world significantly outweigh the

disadvantages

. The greatest benefit that university students who choose to go overseas are the opportunity to learn and mix with new and different cultures, and be exposed to unique experiences that will improve their skills and grow as people. Living in another country forces people to come out of their comfort zone.

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when I studied in Spain as an eighteen-year-old I had to continually push myself to learn fast and I had to adapt no matter what. Ultimately, these super challenges make you stronger, more adaptable and a better person. The main

disadvantages

that those who decide to study abroad are usually represented by the cultural differences, language barrier and the much higher costs they will have to sustain. Being in a foreign country with a very different culture and language can make people feel lonely at times, especially when on top of all that you are

also

trying to be careful with the money you spend.

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, when I was in Spain, after paying for accommodation, school fees and bus tickets, I had to spend a few nights in to avoid spending money that I did not have. These are the

disadvantages

to take into account. Studying abroad is an amazing, magical experience. Despite the hardship and difficulties students have to confront, the advantages definitely outweigh the

disadvantages

.