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STUDY ABROAD
Studying abroad is the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in a foreign country. Typically classes have taken while study abroad award credits transferable to higher education institutions in the home country. However, students who study abroad may pursue these opportunities at any age and may not require college credit. Students studying abroad may live in a dormitory or apartment with other students or with a "host family", a group of people who live in that country and agree to provide student lodging.
Topics of for abroad study can vary. Some students choose to study abroad in order to learn a language from native speakers. Others may take classes on an abroad study in their major in a place that allows them to expand their hands-on experience. Still other students may study abroad in order to explore topics within the framework of a different educational system.
Reasons why students study abroad:
There are a variety of reasons students may choose to study abroad. It is as an opportunity for them to immerse themselves in a foreign culture and have experiences unattainable in their own country. People who have studied abroad routinely report that it was a life-changing experience.
As stated above, students may study abroad in an effort to expand their opportunities beyond those their home university offers. Learning a language is one of the most common reasons for studying abroad. Another is the opportunity to travel and experience new places. Many students also choose to study abroad in hopes of enhancing their employment prospects.
Study abroad is also a form of diplomacy, whereby students from different countries are able to interact, overcome and appreciate cultural differences and build relationships with people outside their native country. This is foreign relations on a personalized level and contributes to the current trend of globalization.
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