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some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

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In some countries,
students
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 choose to study in the local area,
while
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 in other countries the situation is
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different. Living far from home may influence their academic performance negatively,
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believe
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 can help them a lot On the one hand, people who study far away have many choices when choosing universities.
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 helps these
students
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 promote
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their careers, as they can pick the right college and major that aligns with their career path directly.
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, a student who majors in medical science
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 to possess a higher likelihood of becoming a doctor than one who holds a financial degree.
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, the more choices mean the more opportunities in the future.
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, these
students
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 have to engage in daily activities independently, including making meals, washing clothes and tidying their rooms.
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 why, their life experience is enlarged rapidly.
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, studying
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 away enhances their ability to deal with unexpected events calmly,
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 as electric or water shutdowns. Unfortunately, people studying in another city tend to suffer from some problems. For some young generations, their homesick feeling is too heavy to concentrate on their courses, leading to low scores. The other
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 may
run
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 out of
their
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energy
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 housework.
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, spending 2 hours on the bus in order to purchase some necessary things. In conclusion, the
students
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 who leave their
family
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families
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 for education
would
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 get
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better job opportunities and a sense of independence, as long as they manage their energy reasonably.

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task achievement
Try to provide more specific examples to support your arguments, enhancing the relevance and effectiveness of your points.
coherence cohesion
Make sure the introduction clearly presents the topic and your viewpoint, and the conclusion effectively summarizes the essay's main points and your opinion.
coherence cohesion
Improve the essay's structure by better connecting your ideas and paragraphs with transitional words and phrases, making your argumentation more fluent and easy to follow.
task achievement
You've effectively addressed both the benefits and challenges of studying away from home, making your essay balanced.
coherence cohesion
Your essay shows good use of varied vocabulary relevant to the topic, contributing to clear expression of ideas.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • independence
  • self-reliance
  • finance management
  • exposure
  • broaden horizons
  • open-minded
  • adaptability
  • conducive environment
  • isolation
  • homesickness
  • financial burden
  • household duties
  • academic responsibilities
  • personal growth
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