The Real Value of Studying Overseas

If you are planning on going to university and you’d like to complete some of your programme abroad, there are several great courses on offer in Thailand. You’ll find some of the best colleges provide opportunities to study part of your degree in countries such as the UK. Studying abroad can be a life altering experience, it benefits your education and exposes you to an environment that is completely alien to yours.

Practice Your Language Skills > One of the main reasons why so many students like to study abroad is to improve their language skills. If you study at an international university (called เรียนอินเตอร์ มหาวิทยาลัย แนะนำ in Thai) that offers part of your degree in another country, you can choose to study abroad in a country that has millions of native speakers. While studying a language in itself is rewarding, you don’t really get the chance to put your learning into action in your home country. For example, if you are studying English in a Thai college, you probably have Thai friends. Most of the day you’ll speak in your native tongue and your environment will present little chances to converse in English with a native speaker. This all changes if you study in a country such as the UK, even a few months abroad will have a dramatic effect on your language skills.

Expand Your Academic Horizon > Studying abroad, even for part of your degree gives you a chance to expand your academic horizon. No matter what country you choose, you’ll find that they all have their own unique style of teaching. It forces you to adapt to different situations, making you improve as a student. If you can adapt to different styles of teaching, you’ll have no problems adapting to various types of management styles when you join the workforce. If you are more versatile in the workplace, you’ll have a better relationship with supervisors, managers and staff members.

Launch Your Career > Potential employers are always impressed with students who choose to go out of their comfort zone and study in a foreign country. It means you are willing to be versatile and innovative, challenging yourself when others haven’t. Employers look for workers who are open minded, resourceful and capable of adapting to new environments.

Explore New Surroundings > Aside from the academic advantages you gain from studying abroad, you also get to see the world. When you’ve finished exams or you’ve some free time during the semester, you can go sightseeing in a new city. You get to speak to locals and sample their cuisine. If you are just visiting for a short period, you won’t get to experience a place as well as studying there.

There is no doubt that employers are more inclined to favour students who have studied all or part of their degree programme abroad. Studying in a new country exposes you to increased career opportunities, putting you one level ahead of students who decided to stick to their home country. If you are interested in English literature or finance, consider studying in a region such as London.