Is studying abroad worth it? (5 reasons why it is!)

One of the best reasons to study abroad is… this allows you to gain an edge when applying to a grad school, or to your very first job!

Now, the key to getting hired (or getting admitted to grad school) lies in standing out amongst all the other candidates. Assuming you’ve done a stint overseas, this will definitely help you to gain a leg up on your competition.

Ever heard that phrase, life begins at the end of your comfort zone?

Sure, staying in Singapore is easy and comfortable, and going overseas (where you’ll have to be 100% independent) is terrifying.

But as you tackle new challenges and navigate the tricky terrain of being an overseas student, you’ll find yourself becoming more confident and capable, and growing in ways you never expected.

When you study overseas, this opens your eyes up to an exciting array of new cultures and potential interests or hobbies.

Heading to the UK? You might just become a huge cricket fan.

Studying in Australia? It’s possible that you’ll fall in love with their amazing cafe culture, and start training to be a barista.

As long as you’re open to trying out new things, you’ve got plenty of options!

As an international student, you get an excellent opportunity to bond with other students and make lifelong friends. Take it from us… these friends will become your home away from home, and you’ll grow to love them dearly.

Now, you may or may not get to see these friends frequently once you graduate (depending on whether you’re moving back to your home country). That said, when you do get to meet your friends, it’ll be like you never left.

To wrap up our list of benefits of studying abroad, this also makes it easy for you to learn a new language.

Of course, you can always use Duolingo to learn a language regardless of where you are, but being immersed in another country’s culture (and being forced to use a particular language) will speed the process up a lot.

Chances are, you’ll return home speaking a third language fluently. How cool is that?

Should I Study Abroad? At the end of the day, studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that’s not to be missed. In other words: it’s definitely worth your time and money.

If you’re keen on going overseas to study, but you’re not sure exactly how to go about doing this, we’re here to support you.

Here at IDP, we’ll walk you through the process of applying to study overseas, including:

• Giving you advice on what course to take
• Applying for your course and student visa
• Preparing for your departure

To learn more about the steps involved in studying overseas, read our guide.

Here’s to experiencing student life overseas, and embarking on an amazing adventure!