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knowledge itself is organized can be one of the greatest benefits of studying abroad.
Though studying abroad offers many advantages, some may argue that a semester or a
year abroad is nothing but a vacation. Yes, it is true that some students choose to treat study
abroad as a vacation rather than the rich academic experience that it can be. The bad actions of a few students should
not invalidate study abroad programs as a whole or cause colleges to
abandon their efforts in this regard. In fact, in a long-term study of 3,400 students, Dwyer and
Peters (2004) found that a large number said studying abroad had an impact on their world view
(96 percent). increased their self-confidence (96 percent). and gave them the skill sets they
needed for the career they chose (76 percent). Clearly, studying abroad is not just a party.
Students' home institutions should offer preparatory workshops and orientation seminars so that students will be ready
for the requirements of the program and will better understand how it connects with their current academic work.
Studying abroad unites academic demands with the thrill of discovering a new culture, and students will gain
immeasurably more from their
experience if they are prepared prior to departure for what they will discover there.
Given the numerous benefits of studying abroad, colleges and universities should require
that their students take advantage of this opportunity, while also doing everything possible to
keep these experiences affordable through reduced tuition and subsidized fees. It is essential that students learn to
negotiate our increasingly interconnected world by exploring new cultures as part of their education. In a world made
smaller by technological advances, students who
graduate with the experience of living in a foreign country will also be better prepared to succeed in their careers.
Source: Great Writing 5
References
Brewer, E., & Cunningham, K. (2009). Capturing study abroad's transformative potential. In E. Brewer & Cunningham
(Eds.). Integrating study abroad into the curriculum: Theory and practice across the disciplines (pp. 1-29). Stylus.
Dwyer, M., & Peters, C. (2004). The benefits of study abroad. Transitions Abroad, 27 (5). 56-57.
Kauffmann, N., Martin, J., & Weaver, H., with Weaver, J. (1992). Students abroad, strangers at home: Education for a
global society. Intercultural Press.
Multiple-Choice Questions
1) What is the main thesis statement of the article?
A. Studying abroad can be costly, so students should have the choice to opt out.
B. Studying overseas for at least one semester is mandatory for students.
C. The world is interconnected, so students should study in their home country.
D Traveling abroad is valuable but mainly for tourism and personal eniovment
