5 reasons to study abroad

A very good day to all readers.

 

This very first post of mine on this new page; after so long of not writing a blog; will be on studying abroad. The reason I am writing it is simple: I am experiencing it and I saw an article earlier this morning on The Straits Times (Malaysia) regarding it.

 

Well, the author stated that when you study abroad, you will experience new things. UNDENIABLE. I am not bashing any students currently doing local. But the experience you get from studying abroad is way better. Why do I say so? Here are my 5 humble-straight forward reasons, let's check it out:

 

1) FREEDOM!

It is. You get to do whatever you want. You get to go wherever you wish. You get to experience the indescribable feelings of it. However, being in a freedom state doesn't mean you are totally free from being restricted (well, for some people yes). And doesn't mean you can go all wild (it happens. trust me). But what you got to do and experience abroad with the 'freedom' you have will shape who you will be. Wiser or not. Smarter or not. Emotional or not. etc.

 

Thus, if you are in Malaysia - Go out for Cuti-cuti Malaysia.

If you're in UK, GO TO EUROPE!

If you're in Australia - Go on wet & dry.

If you're in NZ - Go and see all the cows and drink up extreme fresh milk.

If you're in Egypt - Go for pilgrimage.

 

These kind of things would be like what? double or triple the price to experience it if you're not studying abroad. Because the cost to fly over, transit, finding a hotel or motel, shopping for yourself and for souvenirs, bla bla bla. It does sum up to an amount that it is far worth it to study abroad.

 

2) FOOD!

I love to eat! I do. I can't deny that. And every human being alive that I know LOVES to eat. So, even if you say that "oh! I don't have to go to Italy to eat Pasta" well dude, you're wrong. The experience of eating Pasta in Italy is what I want. And, I want to order my Pasta by speaking Italy. (I know nuts on how to speak Italy). or maybe eating macaroon in France while taking a tour in the Eiffel Tower (Le Tour de Eifel). and so on and so forth.

 

Because, you might not get all the local cuisine from France, Egypt, Damascus, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Australia and many other parts of the world in your own country. As for me, I will not be able to get Nasi Kerabu in Singapore.

 

3) MEET VARIOUS KINDS OF PEOPLE.

"Well hello there. Bonjour. Marhaban. Hola. Hallo. Ciao."

You don't hear alien languages in your country (Besides the other local languages that your countrymate speaks). By meeting various kind of people, trying to get to know them generally and you decided to choose a few close friends thus you get to know them closer. Dude, you go overseas, don't just stick to your countrymate. You should be opening up to people. Even if you can't speak their native language, I believe everyone on Earth speaks at least English or/& Arabic or/& French.

 

4) INDEPENDENCY.

When you are abroad, your parents don't wash your clothes nor wash your plates nor cook for you. It's time for you to totally have control of yourself. If you're lazy, you are lazy. Your housemates can't cook for you like he is your father. Your housemates can't wash your clothes like she is your mother. You have the POWER to take control on how you want to organize your life properly. Studying + Cleaning; trust me, most students can't do both properly at the same time. Its either studying too much or cleaning too much (but I've never seen any of my friends who clean too much when they're abroad - but I know people who just stack everything up and study and just go through their stacks of clothes when they need it. pfft!)

 

In addition, you have the power to decide about YOUR LIFE. What you want to do and how you're going to do it. Independency all the way. all the way.

 

5) EXPERIENCE

Local students experiences DIFFERS from abroad students experiences. I heard a Doctor who is doing her MA said that; you're still young, go abroad. Study abroad. Don't cramp yourself with being in your own hometown. Well, I must say that I agree to that. Because if I am not studying abroad, I won't know any Doctors personally (despite my own family doctor - that doesn't count). Nor would I mingle with experience lawyers (that would be my cousin's friends. I love them). Nor would I be mingle with experienced people. Some says that I might end up abroad - working and settling down. I would want to say yes to that.

 

One of my friend got sick of her own hometown within 2 months of coming back. hahaha! why? Because she is so used to all of the above experience. I am going to say that I agree because I FELT THAT WAY. Being abroad makes you appreciate life more. But not many would understand the feeling that you're having. If we talk among the abroad students, we will surely suggest for you to go out and be free.

 

The most important thing, talk it out to your parents. Plan wisely. Choose wisely. If you love seeing other places and experiencing new stuffs, go on and go ahead.

 

I wouldn't stop my children if they want to go out for years.