It is 2016, the world has seemingly become smaller, those far off destinations are no longer so far off; international commutes have never easier. Travelling has become more accessible to the public and international cooperation is an important part of our workforce. It seems only natural that our students would want to pursue international education, however, a recent study conducted by The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada showed that only 3.1% of full-time undergraduate students will take advantage of these programs. This may be the result of study abroad being portrayed as an unnecessary interruption in education; rather than characterizing international education by its amazing benefits often it will often be juxtaposed with the idea of a seemingly superior option of studying at home. This will usually cite cost, family or safety as major factors but do not tell the whole story. While studying at home provides comfort and stability, studying …show more content…
Once you leave your comfort zone you will gain a sense of independence; it takes a great amount of strength to admit what you want and to pursue it. One clear advantage of doing a semester or more abroad is that you are able to travel places you have never been before, further than you would as a tourist, gaining an understanding of the culture. Your world view will be broadened vastly by this experience and your urge to travel (temporarily) put at bay. Unlike studying at home you will be exposed to new experiences daily and you will be able to explore a larger catalogue of career opportunities. In addition, you will likely find other students interested in the field of work you are interested in, gaining a valuable network for later business or consultation. Overall you will gain valuable real-world experience which will likely help your education or career later in life; an experience you could not get from your
Homeschool is a verb is defined as “to teach your children at home instead of sending them to a school” (Homeschool). This means that a child is not taught at a public or private school; But the child is not necessarily just taught at home. Many homeschooling students participate in learning with other homeschooling families. Homeschooling is legal in all fifty states, and in the United States alone, it is estimated that there are between 1.7 and 2.1 million homeschooling students. However, it is hard to know the exact number of these students since some states have different laws and do not require reporting (Frequently). Perhaps in the years to come, states will become more regulated across the board about reporting.
Every year, more and more International students are coming to the U.S. for pursuing higher education. According to the Open Doors report published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of intern...
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In today’s American society, quality education is important for one to succeed. Without proper education, a person will find it extremely difficult to apply for college, a job, or to pursue his or her dream. Typically when Americans think of education, public education is the first to come to mind. Public education has been around for centuries and is provided to most children throughout the United States. Due to this fact, public education has been the go to education source for years. Though, this trend is slowly changing with many parents deciding to home school their children instead. Many factors are the cause for this issue, but the common arguments arise from a certain few. For students, public school provides many opportunities ranging from social connections, school sports, and the exposure to teachers who are experts in their fields. But homeschooling is often superior because it offers additional time for students to participate in various extracurricular activities and community service, allows for more individual attention, personal character development, and it offers less exposure to discrimination that is received in the public school environment.
“There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” This is a famous quote from Mahatma Gandhi regarding his opinion of homeschooling. Homeschooling provides students with an education, taking place in a home environment. Students who are homeschooled are able to excel in their studies, or spend more time focusing on academic roadblocks. In a recent study, the United States reported having 2.3 million homeschool students (Ray). In addition to the current 2.3 million homeschool students, 5.7 million Americans stated having experience being homeschooled for at least one year of their education (Ray). Homeschooling is beneficial to students because it allows educational freedom, religious freedom, and emotional stability.
Standing out of the crowd is a great way to get attention for a good job or acceptance into a university. Taking a gap year to study abroad can open many doors and help teens become better equipped to identify and interact with people from other cultures. “With so many international experiences available, more than 80% of gap year students say their experiences make them more globally aware” (Salisbury). In an expanding business world, increased cultural awareness and even language skills will help future teens of the workforce be more successful in their careers.
The question of whether homeschooling is a good option has been thrown around for many years but peaked a strong interest in parents during 1980’s and 90’s. Traditional schooling has proven to be beneficial in some areas in the past but times have changed and new techniques and advances have emerged. The newer emerged idea of homeschooling is one of the newer techniques that has proven itself to be very propitious. Traditional schooling’s credibility and effectiveness have lowered since homeschooling has emerged. Homeschooling is superior to traditional schooling because of a more productive work environment, positive socialization opportunities, and exceptional academic achievement.
International students face many different challenges when studying abroad. This is due to many factors. First they are living in a country very far away from their own. The country they are studying in also has a very different way of life than theirs. Also the laws in foreign country are much different than the laws in their own country. Due to that they face a lot of problems trying to adapt to this new culture. Me personally as an international student in the US studying in ASU have faced three particularly difficult challenges that I was able to overcome through time. In this essay I will explain how international students can overcome tough challenges and situations.
Have you ever thought about studying abroad? No, not just for a few months for your work-experience, but a whole year (or longer) as a transfer-student. Of course, you don’t make such a decision from one minute to the next. It needs to be thought over well. Going to college is a big change in your life because it usually means living on your own for the first time, but as a foreign student it is even a bigger change because you are on your own in another country. This is often the greatest concern for students to go abroad: to leave everything behind. They have trouble leaving their family and the familiar environment. They think this price is just too high. But if they only knew how rich they will be when they come back.
Home Learning vs. School "Ladies of the house, Judge and ladies of the court I would like to introduce the argument of Is Home Learning Better than School? I introduce you to Emily and Isabelle first, who are going to talk about. Home Learning. They will say both the advantages and the disadvantages. The snares are a snare.
It is no secret that in recent years, the United States education system has been drastically compared to other leading countries such as China, Russia, and Europe. According to the USA Study Abroad program through the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, studying abroad gives you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the 21st century. (“Why Study Abroad?”, USA Study Abroad, 2016)
As millions of children pile into schools each fall, there are some children who do not have to worry about whether they forgot their homework, or if there will be a pop quiz, or if their bus left without them. These children do not have to worry about where they will sit in the lunchroom, or if they will fit in, or if they will be bullied. These children are called homeschoolers. As of 2012, 1.8 million children were homeschooled in the United States. (A Patchwork of Homeschool Policies). Homeschooling is defined as a child who is educated at home, whether by a parent, an online teacher, or a tutor. This education style provides many advantages over traditional schooling. Homeschooling is the best option for children with physical disabilities, self-motivated children, children with ADHD, and children with learning disabilities.
Students travel more than ten thousand miles to study abroad with so much excitement but instead they get hit by tons of changes. Sometimes it is just the language barrier that limits communication between international students and domestic people or just everything else. When domestic students hear you speak another language other than English, they think it is very interesting, little do they know it’s what’s keeping you up at night writing ESL papers for English practice. It is not always fun to study away from home, it is probably the hardest thing I have ever experienced in my life, and it doesn’t get easier though it keeps the journey to success more interesting.
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I always want to be an international student because I believe that learning in different surroundings will offer me a chance to explore the world. In order to become one, I have been preparing myself for this upcoming challenge. Long years of studying and paying most of my attention to school work made me wonder whether it is worthwhile to spend so much time on textbooks and became curious about what it is like to study in another country. In 2011, I seized the opportunity provided by my senior high school and became an exchange student in the U.S. . I didn’t fit in perfectly in the beginning, but throughout my exchange year, I had learned to adapt m...