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Studying abroad may take many forms. Some students will find it is a standard component of a course they are studying – typically a language degree taken in the UK, for example, will feature anything up to one full year of the course, which may be 3 or 4 years, sometimes more, studying abroad in a country or countries where that language is spoken. A student studying Spanish, for example, may find that as well as the opportunity to study for a year in Spain as part of his or her course, they can choose to undertake their study abroad in a Spanish speaking country in South America.
The benefit of studying abroad in the context of a language course is indisputable. The student will find that rather than simply learning in a class, by rote and exercise and homework, perhaps with some oral practice, that they will have to use the language to get by. Quite likely studying abroad will often place the student in situations where they are not able to get by with their mother tongue, even if it is English, which is widely spoken over many parts of the world. The effect of immersion into an environment where the student’s language skills have to be relied upon just to get by tends to have a positive effect on the student’s skills in speaking that language, as they are forced to rely upon what they have learned, and indeed learn more of that language. Often, a student’s ability to speak a new language will improve quickest when they are studying abroad.
Of course there are other benefits to studying abroad besides immersion in the language which apply both to linguistic study and all other types of study. Starting with the example of the language student, it is understandable that without sufficiently significant exposure to the culture of the country speaking the language which the student is studying, or more simply without the opportunity to use and practice the language in a real context, i.e., in that country, a country speaking that language, or simply conversing with other speakers of that language, motivation may be lost. That is why actually living and / or studying abroad in a country which speaks that language can help; it justifies the learning, makes it all worthwhile, and places all the study the student has undertaken in a real-life context, so it finally becomes useful in real-life situations.
Other benefits can apply to all types of studying abroad, whatever the subject. Living in any new country, whether working or studying, is likely to broaden the mind. Experiencing new cultures, interacting with those with a background different from one’s own, seeing a different way of life, and experiencing the way other peoples do things is generally a positive, enhancing experience. Exploring cultures and civilisations outside of one’s own, which may happen when studying abroad, is intellectually and spiritually enriching. It also encourages and nurtures independence, as the student studying abroad, out of his or her familiar territory, is placed when into an unfamiliar environment, possibly having to discover or work out new ways to get around and do things. In this respect, studying abroad can be confidence-building, equipping the student with the resourcefulness needed to be self-sufficient in a foreign country.
Another benefit to studying abroad is that it tends to look good on the CV. Although this is not exclusively true, employers tend to look favourably upon periods of studying abroad for all the reasons above. Living, working and / or studying abroad shows independence, initiative, resilience, and that most prized of characteristics in the workplace, adaptability. Chances are the potential employer, when seeing that the candidate has undertaken a period of studying abroad, will see the applicant as somebody who is not afraid to undertake a challenge – somebody with a sense of adventure, and somebody who is not afraid to step out of their comfort zone in order to broaden their horizons.
As for downsides to studying abroad – it is hard to find many. Certainly there short-term discomforts which may be experienced whilst actually studying abroad. These may include missing one’s friends and family, feeling homesick, at times lost or alienated.
It is hard to imagine that any employers would look unfavourably on a period of study abroad. Possibly if an individual has spent significant periods of time studying abroad, in different countries, a job which requires no foreign language skills or no travel might not be considered the best match for somebody who enjoys lots of travel and moving around.
One possible disadvantage arises if the period of studying abroad was not just a year or less as part of a course, but the entire course – i.e., a foreign-based qualification, equivalent to a degree or similar, for example. In this situation, the possibility exists that the potential employer may not recognise the qualification. In the UK, for example, some well-known qualifications such as the SAT and the International Baccalaureate are widely recognised and accepted as alternatives to A Levels – however, lesser-known qualifications gained studying abroad may cause problems to an employer trying to assess the suitability of a candidate for a position.
Certainly it is possible that those inclined against studying abroad may come up with many reasons for not doing it – these may include separation from loved ones, losing contact with friends or growing apart from people close to you as a result of the enforced distancing. Some may cite safety concerns, claiming that certain parts of the world are unsafe to live, study or work, for a variety of reasons. If the decision to start studying abroad has been made in order to get away from a situation back home, some may claim that the decision was made for the wrong reasons, to escape and avoid dealing with problems or resolving things back home. However, all of this can be contended, and in the greater analysis it seems there is a great deal more to be said in favour of studying abroad than against it.
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