Planning
to study abroad is one of the most important decisions that a student can take
in life for various reasons. It is not just about money, but also due to the
various other aspects that this decision assumes so much importance in one’s
life.
Family Bonding: Most students take the
decision to study abroad in their late teens, and at that age they are not yet
fully matured adults. For this reason, most parents find it a bit difficult to
let their child embark upon a long journey and call an absolutely new place as
their home. After close to twenty years of staying together, it is generally
not easy for parents to let go of their children. Similarly, it is a challenge for students to
gather the confidence to create a niche in an alien land and spend an entire
academic period there. Needless to say, the initial few weeks are indeed
emotionally tough for most foreign students.
Change of Culture: It is easy to admire
a foreign culture, however, it is a challenge to actually be a part of it. Lifestyle
and habits change even from one city to another in the same country. However,
when it comes to a different country altogether, the change in culture can be
far too huge. It totally depends on the flexible personality of the student
that how well he/she can adjust with the new culture and surroundings. The
biggest adjustment in life is adjustment with people. There are instances when
a student may be very gifted yet cannot adjust according to the new environment
and new people. In that case, a study abroad program can end up being a big failure.
In order to overcome this challenge, some universities do provide special
programs to make students familiar with the culture they are about to
experience.
Lifestyle and Habits: As long as the
child stays along with parents, his/her lifestyle and habits are under
supervision. However when the same child starts living independently for the
first time in life as a foreign student, there is often a risk of the key focus
getting lost. While many students are responsible and disciplined, there are
some who end up making misuse of the newfound flexibility and freedom. Such
students may indulge in the use of drugs, alcohol or unsafe sex. This can be
very harmful to the life and career of the student.
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