“Travel far, explore wide,
Let the journey abroad be your guide.”
Those who are going abroad and residing outside of their native country temporarily or permanently are called expatriates. Every year a huge amount of people go abroad to fulfil their dreams and needs.
Purposes of expatriates
There are many reasons behind their going abroad. Such as work opportunities, study purposes, research works, business, personal relationships, and so on. Today’s article is about those who are going abroad to study.
Some students use their time abroad to explore a potential career path that is more developed in that country. They want to study abroad to explore different educational systems, teaching methods, and approaches to learning & understanding global issues.
Threats to our Education System
For being an overpopulated country, we have to face many problems. Many students drop out prematurely as there are fewer educational institutions than students. As a result, many talented students are recognized as unemployed in society.Besides, our education system focuses on memorization. So students’ creativity & innovative power is gradually decreasing. These critical thinking, problem solving methods & analytical skills are important for personal and professional growth.There is a lack of practical & vocational education which is leading to a gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.As a result, they aren’t getting jobs according to their subject and needs; also there is a lack of skilled manpower in the workplace.
Why people choose abroad for study
Foreign universities are adapting to the progress of science and modernity and they are gradually doing innovative work that is why they are top ranked universities. They are very advanced in terms of research and innovative work. Their teaching quality is very good and teacher-students interaction for study is noticeable.Prestigious universities are often associated with better resources, faculty, and opportunities for skill development.Students want to enrich their knowledge and communication skills which can lead to a sense of personal fulfilment and lifelong memories. They want to seek a deeper understanding of global issues, which can enrich their academic and personal perspectives. They can engage in a diverse environment which can foster personal growth, independence, adaptability, and self-confidence.Studying abroad may provide access to unique courses, research opportunities, and academic approaches. After study, they can make a better position in an international job field and lead a glorious life.
Procedure for studying abroad
Applying for higher education abroad has to follow some rules. Universities in different countries provide students with opportunities to study in different processes. European and North American countries like Germany,France,UK,Canada have IELTS or Duolingo tests to test English language proficiency.Besides, SAT or GRE tests are required to apply in the USA. According to the marks obtained in these tests, students can apply and get scholarships as well. Students academic results, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, communication skills are also important for applying and scholarships.
Success in a job market depends on a combination of factors such as skills, experience, networking, and the ability to adapt to changing industry trends. Nowadays everyone is busy with how to change themselves with innovation. For a better environment , networking and educational quality, studying abroad is far better.
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Tanvir Islam Saif
Intern at Content Writing Department
YSSE