Pakistan is known for its diversity in culture and traditions; for its aromatic spices in its exotic flavored food, for the hospitality of its people and for someone who resides here, for him it is known for being his home. Your home is where you’re comfortable at. Your home is that ‘somewhere ‘of which the intro song of Cheers talks about, it’s “where everyone knows your name and they’re always glad you came” ♪♫
So why would someone one decide to abandon all that is dear to him and fly out to another country where there are total strangers? What is it about studying abroad that it is always encouraged? You’re probably weighing out your options right now. Allow us to settle this dilemma once and for all.
Why Should You Seriously Consider Going Abroad For Your Education
Your Perspective On Life Broadens
You will meet people from all walks of life; people who belong to different ethnicities and people who lead lives in ways that are taboo to speak of in your native land. You interact with them to find that they are not all that different after all. You get to experience a life out of your tiny bubble, no longer in the shackles your society clasps on you. You will find yourself becoming more inclined towards peace as you make friends with them and perhaps find yourself to be in complete ‘zen’.
You Become Independent
There is no surprise that you will be completely on your own. Yes. No one to do your laundry for you or make you soup when you’re sick. It sounds harsh but it is all for the greater good. This is a big step towards independence, towards relying on yourself and for your personal development. You get to make all decisions yourself, and eventually you do make the right ones, after messing up a zillion times, of course but that’s how you are supposed o learn. You get to venture into foreign land and discover its exquisiteness yourself; just think of all the family gatherings where, for the first time, your opinion will be given the ears it deserves as you tell about your findings.
Graduate School Admissions Are Easier
Just like future employers, grad schools hold students with a study abroad experience with immense esteem because they are expected to take on challenges and always be ready to face whatever difficulty their semester may put on them. They are seen as more accepting and experienced when it comes to diversity, which all universities encourage. They are also perceived as more committed to their studies and expected to bring a certain uniqueness of their own to the institute so if you plan to get a masters’ degree, completing your bachelor’s overseas is a good idea.
You Get To Learn a New Language
Many studies have proven how useful knowing more than one language can be for example it can prevent dementia in your old age, it can cause your memory to sharpen, it can make you smarter and stating that you are bilingual is always an impressive factor in your CV so you are very likely to get more job offers. Other than these, you are adding to your vocabulary and will be able to express yourself better. And if nothing goes well, a translator has always proven to be a promising career.
Life Experience
This might probably be the only time you get to stay at a foreign country for a long period. You will eventually settle down and get a job and have life’s responsibilities thrown at you. This is your time to make nothing but your studies your priorities and explore this new land. Have your curiosity quenched by exploring the alien cultures that are at your disposal. Make new friends and have the time of your life. But again, make sure you maintain your grades because that is your top goal.
The reasons do not stop here but we hope these are enough to persuade you. If you have any questions or queries about anything, do contact us regarding them.