Indian students studying abroad are rapidly increasing. The number of emigrants has risen over the past years as more students are opting for foreign education. An estimation suggested that international student growth has exceeded domestic student growth by almost six times than earlier.
Benefits of Studying Abroad
Studying in a foreign country brings with it lots of benefits. First, students not only learn through their University curriculum but also learn more things, which interests them, in-depth. A new country provides an opportunity to learn a new language, understand the local cultures and food as well as give a first-hand experience of the lifestyle prevalent there along with world-class education.
Obstacles on the Way
While studying abroad is a one-of-a-kind experience, it comes along with a lot of obstacles. Moving abroad is not very easy for Indians. Adapting to a new language, a new culture, new food habits, and lifestyle change might take some time for one to settle which may also affect a student’s mental health.
The first hurdle comes at home itself. The admission process is very critical and is complex. Choosing the right course in the right University is quite a difficult task.
Going abroad also costs a huge amount of money. Although scholarships are available, very few get the facility of scholarships as the criterion is set very high and most do not do thorough research about them. Education loans can also be a viable option.
One out of three students fails because of the difference in an academic style. Their prospectus differs from that of India thus one will have to develop their academic skills rapidly to have a good score.
The language barrier is a major problem faced by most students. Also adapting to the new culture, new lifestyle and new food habits become difficult for several students.
Most of the Indian students face the problem of homesickness as most of them come from close-knit families. Thus, staying alone in a foreign land can be difficult if you cannot cope with the challenges that come on the way.
