A lot of us spend a considerable amount of time dreaming about packing our suitcases and leaving for a different country, but there are very few who end up actually living that dream. While money proves to be a deciding factor for many, there is also the fear of the unknown and the comfort of familiarity that keeps us from taking that life changing leap.
In today’s time, we are living in a gigantic vessel filled to the brim with opportunities. There are scholarship programmes that provide a carefree access to quality education whereas the internet helps you stay connected to people from across the world. It has become easier than ever to give one’s life the exposure and makeover it longs for.
Still unsure?
We at Golden Draft bring to you our top 5 reasons for why you should study abroad.
- The window to learn without boundaries
With changing time, the definition of learning has evolved from drilling textual information into our brains to gaining actual practical knowledge through experiences. Marina Meijer, a film director/writer/cinematographer who has spent a considerable amount of time living and studying abroad; in her Ted talk mentions the importance of experiential learning – the art of expanding one’s intellect via experiences and diving into adventures, thus exploring and finding our true selves. Studying abroad also furnishes you with a heavy catalogue filled with courses and classes that your home country does not provide. With the emergence of interesting branches such as Cyber-security and legal hacking or a fancy sounding Gemology, the options are endless and it becomes all the more necessary to move one’s focus towards a country that complements their interests along with promising a successful future.
- Embrace a different culture
Just like your best friend could one day surprise you with a new hobby or skill, similarly your own culture could send you into a wondering spiral when observed through a third person’s perspective. Moving abroad and meeting people with different ideologies and upbringings, instils a sense of acceptance and tolerance towards one another. Every country comes with it’s unique clothing styles, eating habits and tourist attractions which could be an exciting addition to your set of life experiences. Allowing yourself to immerse in their culture will help you in understanding their journeys better, and in turn gift you an enriching and fulfilling memory for a lifetime. Interacting with people from different backgrounds also introduces you to the possibility of achieving the same goals through a completely novel approach, thus adding a fresh perspective to everything you’ve learnt over time.
- Expand your career opportunities
With the ever increasing opportunities, we’re also faced with a neck to neck competition like never before. Almost all the applicants wanting a particular job fulfil the baseline requirements posed by the offering company. It’s the difference in the risks taken and diversity in skills acquired that hold one above the rest. With an experience in living and studying away from your native land, gives you a natural edge over other candidates as it conveys your ability to adapt and flourish on new grounds in spite of challenging situations. A different country also gives you the freedom to explore other aspects of your personality while simultaneously maintaining your academic scores.
- Master a new way to say Hello!
Being able to learn and communicate in a new language is one of the many skill sets you acquire once you start living in a different country. A lot of universities host language courses to supplement your formal training, thereby making your stay more comfortable and free from uninvited miscommunication.
- Pop your bubble
For a lot of students, this period of pursuing higher education might be the only time they get to explore a new country and actually live there for a prolonged duration. While some may procure honourable degrees and choose to return to their motherland, some might go ahead with their journeys and settle down in their new homes. But all of this remains uncharted territory and unknown land till one crumples their fears and dumps them in the trash cans. True life begins at the end of your comfort zone and it’s only when you decide to pop your bubble, you’ll witness the vastness of the sea of opportunities waiting for you.
