TOEFL® Essay: Why Study Abroad?

[Tabby]

Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

Knowledge itself is a power. Thirst of knowledge took many famous historians to different parts of this world. Mahatma Gandhi went to South Africa to study law and returned as a great scholar with a conviction of helping people of his country to get justice. Likwise, many students prefer studying abroad because of various reasons. I think students are inclined towards pursuing their studies outside their home countries due to various reasons such as for higher standards of education, better campus facilities, to enlighten their resume and for better employment opportunities.

In some developing countries, where the standard of imparting education is not very high, students prefer foreign universities to do further studies. For instance, if the student discovers that his field of interest such as aeronautical engineering, biotechnical or nanotechnological engineering, do not have good colleges in his home country or are less and it is difficult to get through any of them, he thinks of going abroad and take admission there to quench his desire to do a higher level of study.

Some universities have excellent infrastructure, good research facilities and attractive scholarships for students. These factors attract a student who wants to achieve success in his career path but the universities in his home country are deficient of the above requirements. Some foreign universities offer attractive scholarships to students studying at an undergraduate or graduate level, which can also be the reason behind student’s motivation since it makes him independent while studying.

Degree from a good foreign university always adds up to one’s resume. A person after achieving a degree/diploma certificate from abroad improves his credentials and opportunities of employment. Response to such students in developing countries is overwhelming as far as job matters are concerned.

Many students, after completing their education from universities abroad, seek employment legally in these countries especially, if the economy of the foreign country is better than his home country. These countries offer them better salary packages and benefits, which they may not expect in their own country. So, some students have a notion that studying abroad opens their doors to the employment in the outer world.

[Alan]

Knowledge itself is power. Thirst of knowledge took many famous historians to different parts of this world. Mahatma Gandhi went to South Africa to study law and returned as a great scholar with THE conviction TO help people of his country to get justice. Likwise, many students prefer studying abroad because of various reasons. I think students are inclined towards pursuing their studies outside their home countries due to various reasons such as for EXAMPLE higher standards of education, better campus facilities, to IMPROVE their resume and for better employment opportunities.

In some developing countries, where the standard of imparting education is not very high, students prefer foreign universities to do further studies. For instance, if the student discovers that his field of interest such as aeronautical engineering, biotechnical or nanotechnological engineering, do not have good colleges in his home country or THERE are NOT MANY and it is difficult to get through any of them, he thinks ABOUT going abroad and GETTING admission there to SATISFY his desire to do a higher level of study.

Some universities have AN excellent infrastructure, good research facilities and attractive scholarships for students. These factors attract a student who wants to achieve success in his career path but the universities in his home country LACK the above requirements. Some foreign universities offer attractive scholarships to students studying at an undergraduate or graduate level, which can also be the reason behind A student’s motivation since it makes him independent while studying.

A Degree from a good foreign university always ENHANCES one’s resume. A person after achieving a degree/diploma certificate from abroad improves his credentials and opportunities FOR employment. Response to such students in developing countries is overwhelming as far as job matters are concerned.

Many students, after completing their education from universities abroad, seek employment legally in these countries especially, if the economy of the foreign country is better than THAT OF his home country. These countries offer them better salary packages and benefits, which they may not expect in their own country. So, some students have a notion that studying abroad opens doors to the employment in the outer world.

Well done.



Alan
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[Tabby]

Thanx Alan for the review.Your corrections made me more prepared for the real test.

[S.sonali]

Hi,Torsten Daerr!
I will be thankful to you if I would know limitations in my essay.

Essay Topic – “Study Abroad”
Question -- You are planning to study abroad.What do you think you will like or dislike about this experience? Why? Use specific details and resons to support your answer.

Response -
As all of we know “Experience is the best teacher”. Definatly I would cherish the experience of studying abroad. Studying abroad will be an important aspect of everyones life.Education is the bolster to survive today’s competitive world.International universities provide quality education with important facilities. It increases chance of getting better job.It aids to sustain in the flow of literate milieu.Learning keeps mind sharp and thereby maintain hale body.
I am planning to study abroad because I eager to acquire advanced management techniques. As in my country I do not have facility for the practical knowledge, I can fulfil this limitation while studying abroad. By implementing those techniques at my work field I will enhance working standards and can make my colleague aware of these ideas.
Regarding social life, it will be a great opportunity for me to stay apart from my family and country so that I will come to know how to manage all my own matters. There will be struggle which will give advantageous experiences. I will do all my work alone. I will get more involved in the society for my daily needs. I will meet different personalities and I will able to understand the rules of society. So it will improve my personality and working style.
I am a fond of travelling. I will not loose any of my holiday just in study. I will utilize my them in travelling with my pears. I will visit the historical places and will try to know the culture of that country. These memories will remain forever in my heart.
To conclude this topic I would say that the experience gained through abroad study can help to ameliorate the educational, organisational techniques in our country.