20. You’ll value your home and family more.
Any memory of parental squabbles or sibling rivalry will be dwarfed by your memories of how lovely they are.
Likewise, they’ll have time to forget about all your less appealing characteristics…
When you return, these relationships will appear to be much stronger!
21. Funding for international students is becoming increasingly widespread.
Studying abroad does not have to leave you broke, as an increasing number of institutions and governmental entities provide specific scholarships to international students. See this website to find international scholarships from all across the world.
22. Benefit from decreased tuition fees.
This, of course, depends on where you study abroad. Still, in many places in continental Europe, Asia, and Latin America, you may look at a highly regarded university without incurring too much debt.
23. In your spare time, go exploring.
Studying abroad should give you plenty of time to explore between lectures and lab sessions. Whether you enjoy seeing famous landmarks, sampling new foods, or haggling at local markets, there is always a better way to spend your time than reading through Facebook!
24. Expand your worldwide job opportunities
While you can always return home at the end of your overseas student program, many students want to stay and apply for a work visa.
Even if you return home or seek employment elsewhere, the foreign experience gained through study abroad is likely to be valued by employers. Because, as the saying goes, “variety is the spice of life.”
Your father may remark it when you choose a different flavor of chips at the store, but it’s true: change, variety, and new experiences make life worthwhile.
Study abroad to shake things up a little.
