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Disadvantages of Studying Abroad

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a Survey Item | % Full Year | % Fall Semester | % Spring Semester | % Summer | % Total | Personal Development | Increased self-confidence | 98% | 95% | 96% | 97% | 96% | Served as a catalyst for increased maturity | 98% | 97% | 97% | 95% | 97% | Has had a lasting impact on world view | 97% | 95% | 94% | 92% | 95% | Academic Commitment | Enhanced interest in academic study | 81% | 80% | 79% | 84% | 80% | Influenced subsequent educational experiences | 91% | 85% | 86% | 84% | 87% | Reinforced commitment to foreign language study | 88% | 83% | 85% | 90% | 86% | Intercultural Development | Helped me better understand my own cultural values and biases | 99% | 97% | 97% | 95% | 98% | Influenced me to seek out a greater …show more content…

Getting used to these cultural differences can be a real disadvantage for your study abroad experience. #4 Disadvantage of studying abroad:Nothing is free Another big disadvantage of studying abroad can be the costs. Studying abroad can be really expensive. First, it will depend on your major and university or school you choose, and then it will depend on the country, the city and the place where you want to live (big house or small room?). Moreover most countries do not allow foreign student to work, so you need to have money before you arrive in the country or have someone from home supporting you. The question you have to ask yourself is: can I afford to study abroad? #5 Disadvantage of studying abroad: One year lost? For some countries or universities your study abroad credits might not count towards your degree, which of course means your study time will increase, costs will go up and you might be longer dependent on your parents. These are major disadvantages of studying abroad. Before you leave and join the next study abroad program, you have to considerate this: are you ok with adding one more year to your studies? Is it useless? High school students who take part in exchange programs abroad often say that they have already studied what they are taught abroad or that the class is too difficult because nothing is done to support their special needs. Moreover some say they are excluded, a kind of

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