Living in a foreign land
WITH increasing globalisation, the world is changing and employers are increasingly looking to hire employees with skills and overseas experience.
Experts across the board agree that international experience is one of the most important components of a 21st century education.
Those whom have studied abroad know the experience will change their view of the world.
Most are exposed only to one country or place for years before they have the chance to go abroad.
Many who study abroad learn more about themselves in those months than some do in years.
Once you are away from the familiar, you are subjected to different emotions, experiences and feelings you never had to deal with before.
To a certain extend, studying abroad makes many self-reflect and re-evaluate what they want, value and appreciate in life.
People are always more than willing to give you their opinions on places they know about or have been to.
However, their experiences are subjective and vary accordingly based on the region they visited, and their backgrounds.
During certain stages of studying abroad, people encounter the feeling of being an outsider for the first time, which may result in anxiety.
Customs and culture may seem foreign, but one should learn to embrace them.
When you hop on the plane to your host country, it may feel like that is your destination.
However, the physical aspect of your destination goes beyond that.
Studying abroad matures people and gives them new insight, which is the ultimate destination from the journey of learning.
Some people feel more alive because they have the chance to see and try things that they would normally never consider doing or seeing.
Trying new things, making decisions on a whim, and taking risks are exhilarating for many and create an almost palpable sense of freedom.
For parents, sending their children to another country to study for their next stage in life can be a difficult decision and complicated process.
yet, sooner or later, everyone needs to be responsible for their own future.
As a parent, it is a duty to offer their sons and daughters the opportunity to choose.
Living the experience abroad is priceless and there is no doubt how significant it would be for next stage of your children’s life.
■ To understand the benefits and the detailed process of studying abroad, a study abroad event is being held on Mar 24, 9am-1pm, at AECC Global Malaysia (A-02-03, Sunway Geo Avenue, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway).
Call 03-5613 0308 and have a chat with the education counsellors.