Benefits of Study Abroad

By Ami Tsuru
     “It seems that studying abroad is good, but is it difficult?” I think there are many students who want to study abroad but are hesitant because of money and cultural differences. I have considered studying abroad several times. Universities and government are helping students with a lot of ways to study abroad. However, there are many people who don’t study abroad. Some people think that there is no point in going just because it costs money.  Nonetheless studying abroad gives you a variety of experiences and skills. There are several reasons why studying abroad as a student is important, including acquiring English ability, understanding different cultures and increasing future options.
     Learning English abroad will help students acquire the ability to speak English fluently. Unlike in Japan, English is widely spoken overseas. To continue to study, you will need the ability to speak English. In Japan, there are few foreign people around, so there are few opportunities to talk in English. Since there are only foreign people abroad, it is necessary to speak a lot of English. Therefore, the ability to use English naturally and practically grows.
     We can experience the culture of country we visit. Behaviors that are allowed in Japan will be allowed in foreign countries. For example, in Japan, it is a good manner to hold a rice bowl while eating, but in Korea, it is good manners to keep the rice bowl on the take while eating. Also, in Japan, people often take off their shoes when entering a house, but in many other countries, people enter a house without taking off their shoes. We can learn manners and rules in a foreign country that we wouldn’t normally know if we lived in Japan. 
     If we can speak English, we can get a job at an overseas in the future or go on to an overseas university. Studying abroad will increase the number of occupations you can choose, which is useful for finding a job. We can expand our horizons by meeting people with various backgrounds in foreign countries. Being able to speak English makes it easier to find a job because there are more options for many kinds of occupations. If we make use of experience and go on to study abroad, we will be able to learn deeply.
     Some students might object to going study abroad, saying the drawbacks. It requires a lot of money. Graduation may be delayed due to the time spent in studying abroad. Also the life will be stressful in a foreign culture. However, as stated previously, studying abroad provide good experiences and the ability to speak English.
     In conclusion, study abroad will help you acquire ability to English, understand different cultures, and expand your future career options. We can learn a lot of things that we didn’t know by going abroad. Go among the students and have a nice experience!