Nowadays, many more students go to a foreign country to attend school. Studying abroad can be beneficial in a variety of ways, for example, students could learn a second language more easily. Furthermore, students could learn to appreciate many other cultures.
As time goes by, more people recognize the importance of learning a second language. Thus, students may study overseas to acquire a foregin language with advantages. For example, since English has become a universal language, remarkably more students get their education in countries where the official language is English. This is because students could get the opportunity to constantly practice their second language by speaking with native speakers and writing. Furthermore, as foreign students could associate with local people, they can naturally acquire everyday-life language. In my country, Korea, students only learn grammar; therefore, unfortunately most Korean students lack the ability to communicate effectively in English.
In this global era, it may be significant to understand another culture. Therefore, it might be a good way to experience another tradition in a foreign country because it might help students to develop the ability to appreciate other cultures. To illustrate this point, Asian culture and Western culture are highly different in a number of ways. For example, in some western countries, it is acceptable for young people to wave their hands at adults. However, in some Asian countries, it is unacceptable. What if an Asian person, who does not have any knowledge about Western culture, goes to America might get offended if a younger person waves at him. He could want an apology which might make him look strange.
There are many reasons why a lot of students study abroad; they can learn a second language more easily and could develop the ability to understand another culture. I personally studied in Canada and learned how to speak English without any difficulties. |