To study abroad is a dream for almost every student and migration of international students starts to increase, especially nowadays in an era of globalisation, because this era is the 'individual's ability to globalize', according to Friedman (2005). Studying abroad is a 'life-changing' experience and a challenge in an international environment. Although many will argue that taking a degree in a foreign country with a foreign language and foreign culture is a decision of madness, this essay will argue that an international experience beyond financial constrains, academic achievement in a foreign language across linguistic difficulties, and independence and self-confidence passing cultural barriers gained by students involves courage.
Due to internationalisation of educational system, especially nowadays in a global market, the study abroad develops an international view, experience and attitude which may help students to cultivate , as Paul Human Ecology's Study Abroad (2002) adviser said, "the knowledge, skills and attitudes that prepare them for global citizenship". Moreover, an international experience may gives them international perspectives and increase their marketability on market jobs. These may conduct to intrapersonal development such as the maturation process and personal development outcomes such as career benefits and global-mindedness because are a result of studying abroad experience. However, the dream to study abroad can not be achieved by all because is costly and it is widely believed that is an opportunity for students with scholarship and exchange students, but even for those is necessary a financial support. In their way towards acquiring international experience, it seems that students cope with financial problems which may have a negative impact on academic performance and time-management. A study realized on foreign students has showed that they are concerned about financial problems which may affect their capability to concentrate on gaining knowledge by study (Robertson 2000). They need to generate an income and very often an option, not always easy, is the bank loan which determine students to be engaged in employment to pay their debts while studying.
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