Difficulties when studying abroad:
Lack of confidence in English capital
Language barrier is one of the obstacles that make Vietnamese students afraid. At home, many of you are confident with your English ability because you are assessed to have good English speaking ability. However, when in a new country, some of you lose confidence by not communicating well with native speakers.
Difficult to adapt to new environment
Studying abroad is a time when you have to adapt to many new things such as lifestyle, culture, teaching and learning methods. In addition, being away from family and relatives to live with strangers will shock you if you are not prepared and psychologically familiar. Even many international students leave the country because they cannot adapt to the new and stressful environment.
Complicated and cumbersome study abroad procedures
Currently, many study abroad procedures have been relaxed, the visa application, school selection ... becomes easier. However, each country has different regulations, which may change over time, causing a lot of trouble for foreign students.
High cost of studying abroad
The first difficulty of students studying abroad is the cost. If receiving scholarships from Government or non-governmental organizations, international students can partially cover the costs. However, for self-sufficient international students, the cost to cover them is quite large, because tuition fees and living costs abroad are much higher than in Vietnam.
Advantages of studying abroad:
Studying abroad gives you a chance to discover a whole new culture . You will experience the unique climate, food and customs of a new country. This is also an opportunity to learn another language.
Studying abroad seems to bring you an absolute freedom, something many young people dream of. You make more friends and experience new things in life. Self-reliance and personal responsibility are one of the advantages of studying abroad. Shop, cook, clean, and create a sense of responsibility for yourself. These qualities will be useful during your study abroad but also with you for the rest of your life.
Learning styles and curricula vary from country to country. So studying abroad also gives you the freedom to enroll in courses that are not available in your home country. Some places have extremely flexible course structures so you can choose the subjects you like and fit the time you have available to study.
For many people, the biggest benefit of studying abroad may be a graduate degree. That means proving yourself to be an energetic, diligent person who can adapt well to different environments. Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to learn about an issue from different cultures, which gives you a broader perspective than many others. Along with that is confidence and an open mind. In addition, after years of studying abroad, you will have much better communication skills and cultural awareness.