Attending high school or university abroad is very expensive. Not only that, but students may also experience homesickness when away from their families for so long. But despite this, studying abroad is still very popular. That is because there are several advantages to receiving an education overseas.

One advantage is that living abroad for a period of time allows students to experience a different way of life and broaden their horizons. When they return to their own country they will have a wider base of experience to draw on. Another advantage is that living abroad is a wonderful chance for students to develop their foreign language skills. When a student wants to learn another language well, nothing can take the place of living among native speakers of that language. A third advantage of overseas studies is that students can pursue interests and areas of study that may not be available in their own countries. And finally, by studying abroad students learn how to take care of themselves in a very different environment and so develop greater confidence and independence.

With all these advantages it is easy to see why many students choose to attend schools or universities abroad. They believe that such an experience will help them to develop both academically and personally. They will then be able to apply the skills and knowledge they have gained abroad in their home countries.