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Explore the reasons, benefits, and considerations of studying abroad. Find out how courses vary, personal experiences, and popular destinations. Learn about fees, gaining credits, improving job prospects, and boosting language skills. Discover scholarship opportunities, visa processes, and coping with distance and homesickness. Improve self-confidence, establish international careers, and broaden cultural horizons with a foreign degree.
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STUDYING ABROAD- Mr. Edwards • http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-27125034 • Who? • Why? • What? • How are the courses different? • Personal experiences
Reasons why and location? • University tuition fees in the UK (57%) • Gain credit for their field of study (33%) • Chance to improve language skills (26%) • Travel overseas (20%) • Have a ‘unique adventure’ (19%) • Improve job prospects (17%) • Build self confidence (15%) • Establish international careers (15%) MOST POPULAR • US • AUSTRALIA • FRANCE • GERMANYCANADA
Issues to consider: • Academic scholarships • SAT exams/VISA’s • Distance, homesick • Added finance • A foreign degree? • Research and cultural experience?