Don’t wait for the future to happen. Make a positive change for yourself and study abroad. The ADS Overseas Education Consultancy team understand that deciding to study abroad is not always easy. We are here to guide you in that journey.
When choosing whether you should study abroad or not, you may be finding yourself weighing up the pros and cons. The most common reason that we hear from students that are looking to study abroad, is that they will have the opportunity to travel the world. On the other hand, many students worry about how they will manage their life, especially when leaving some family and friends behind.
At ADS Overseas Education Consultancy, we have seen first-hand the remarkable benefits students experience when they choose to study overseas. We have seen time after time how choosing to study in Europe/Australia/Canada/US or other locations abroad can make all the difference to students’ lives. Particularly, we have witnessed how studying abroad allows students to grow, develop and find their place in the world.
When choosing a location for study, it’s important to ensure that you choose a destination that aligns with your study and future.
To help students understand the benefits they can discover when they choose to study abroad, we’ve put together this blog. Keep reading to discover how choosing to study overseas can benefit you.
Travel while you learn
We always recommend getting involved with what the locals are loving to get a better sense of the culture. This includes attending sports games, going to festivals and heading out to local concerts.
Develop your local language skills while studying abroad
Did you know that being fluent in more than one language makes you more employable? Employers see this as a business advantage as you can communicate with new customers and markets that they may not have had access to before. Some studies, like this one by the European Commission, show that multilingual staff can be paid between 11-35% more than their colleagues. In addition, learning multiple languages also develops cross-cultural communication skills – soft skills in addition to hard language skills.
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On top of increased employability, learning a new language also assists mental aptitude. Studies show this is mostly regarding memory, focus and information processing. These are all vital skills during a student’s studying experience and can help them achieve a phenomenal GPA.
Studying abroad means new job opportunities!
Following the point above, students studying abroad will have access to part-time work, which may not be available in their home country. In many of these countries, such as Australia, the United States, New Zealand and Canada, these jobs pay much higher rates than in a student’s home country.
Working in environments such as cafes, restaurants and retail during their studies can also make students more familiar with the local market. This means they will be much more locally employable at the end of their degree. Should they achieve outstanding results, they may even be recommended for specific high-paying jobs by university staff.
If students return home after studying abroad, this local experience, much like language skills, can still help them become more employable in better jobs. Reasons for this increased employability, which sees up to 90% of study abroad graduates finding full-time jobs in six months, include greater independence, confidence and excellent problem-solving abilities. Thank you for your precious time spending with ADS Overseas Education Consultancy.
