Is Studying Abroad Worth It? (5 Reasons Why It Is!)

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

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

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

Sure, staying in Malaysia 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 abroad, the experience opens up your eyes to an exciting composition of new cultures, ways of life, and other intriguing interests or hobbies.

Heading to the UK? You’ll get to watch football live at famous Premier League stadiums like Anfield and the Emirates, especially if you’re a big football fan.

Studying in Australia? It’s possible that you’ll fall in love with their amazing cafe culture and maybe even attempt 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?

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 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

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