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?

During the past 30 ,years there has been an increase in the number of international

students

.

This

trend has benefited

students

greatly because it means they can study the course they want without having to settle, and it allows them to experience a new country in the meantime.

Furthermore

,

this

benefits the countries involved by bringing in more money and boosting the economy.

However

, there are some drawbacks

such

as

students

being away from their parents and homes, a lower standard of education in some cases, and inflation in the countries

students

choose.

Firstly

, entry into British universities is difficult.

This

is especially true for courses

such

as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. For

this

reason, more

students

are choosing to study in Eastern Europe

instead

of settling for a course they dislike.

Furthermore

, it allows these pupils to experience a new culture, meet new people and become responsible adults living on their own.

Secondly

, the large number of

students

flocking to Eastern Europe means more money for the universities and the government.

Therefore

, it allows said bodies to spend

this

money on

further

developing the infrastructure for the

students

and residents.

Lastly

, local businesses are going to achieve a boost in sales,

thus

benefiting the locals even more. On the flip side, the increase in the number of people is likely to cause inflation.

This

is because there will be more competition for rent,

for example

, and

this

will cause prices to go up.

This

rise will affect the locals more than the international pupils.

Thus

, it may lead to residents having to relocate to cheaper areas.

Also

, education in Eastern Europe is likely to be tailored to the native system and

thus

may be of a lower standard for the

students

who plan to come back and practice in the UK.

In addition

, being far away means most of these individuals are going to have to sacrifice many birthdays, Christmases' and other celebrations.

This

can be very mentally challenging. To conclude, the new trend of studying abroad is providing many benefits for

students

,

such

as being able to achieve the degree they're aiming for, cheaper teaching, and a new experience.

Furthermore

,

this

is going to boost the economy of many countries Providing

this

schooling.

However

, there are drawbacks

such

as a lower standard of study, being away from family and inflation for the resident of the city.