Thinking about studying abroad? You\u2019re in for a whirlwind adventure. Here\u2019s why you\u2019ll get a better kind of higher education studying away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Away from the confines of your home town, old enough to look after yourself and there\u2019s no curfew. Pretty liberating, isn\u2019t it? Time to enjoy a new town, a fresh start and the freedom to rediscover yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Modern, nomadic life means that, nowadays, we get a second chance to be the person we want to be. So shake off any doubts from the past, try new things, get <\/span>that<\/span><\/i> haircut and dive head first into your international adventure. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Carpe diem, with no regrets!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n As well as a new language, a new lifestyle awaits. From ancient traditions to modern music, the finest pierogi in Pozna<\/span>\u0144<\/span> and the best cocktail bars in Cardiff, the new place you call home offers a whole host of opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Busy studying during the day, but at a loose end when the sun goes down? Use your evenings to walk around town, especially if the weather\u2019s pleasant. Many museums across the world stay open late with free entry for students, and university faculties organise events and socials\u2014think film clubs, drinks evenings and walking tours. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Student groups even organise holidays to different areas of the country. If you can afford it, this is a great way to make new friends\u2014and the planning will be done for you. All you have to do is take in your surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of your time abroad as a productive holiday. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get ahead in your career before you\u2019ve even started it. A few months studying or working abroad will look great on your CV, showing employers that you\u2019re open-minded, determined to get what you want and willing to travel to make your dreams come true.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n And going it alone is testament to your independence\u2014a quality highly valued by those looking to employ the best graduates. Studying in another language requires some fierce linguistic skills. It\u2019s proof that you can do a lot better than \u2018Hello. One beer, please\u2019 (however handy that may be). Which brings us on to our next point. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not about beer. Sadly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n And we\u2019re not just talking about the language native to the country you\u2019re travelling to. If you\u2019re studying abroad, the chances are that thousands of others from around the world are doing the same. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Copywriter, Francesca, spent 2011 studying abroad and ended up with a lot more than just Italian friends: \u201cMost of the people I met while studying in Turin and Santiago were international\u2014from Mexico, Germany, Macedonia, India, Romania and lots of other places. It gave me the chance to learn foreign phrases, songs, recipes and even life lessons that I\u2019d never have known otherwise.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re in the same boat as other foreign students and united by both the good (adventures, parties) and the bad (running out of money, getting ill). This is what real friendships are made of. The bond you create when you help each other through difficult times, or celebrate the small successes of your travels, is everlasting. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSome of my \u2018year abroad\u2019 friends even came to my wedding, and we have a WhatsApp group that we regularly chat in\u201d, says Francesca.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, if the last year of your studies is spent abroad, you may well be faced with a challenge when you graduate: stay or go? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many students at foreign universities choose to pursue their career in the country they\u2019ve studied in, with the hope that they\u2019ll eventually land their dream job. In many cases, this is true\u2014and it\u2019s exactly what happened for two of TransferGo\u2019s founders!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, as well as living in the moment, also give some importance to \u2018future you\u2019. When you\u2019re knee-deep in nappies or land yourself a job with little time off, you\u2019ll be pleased that you took time for yourself earlier on. You\u2019ll look back on your time studying abroad with a smile\u2014and plenty of intriguing stories to tell.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n But for now, start packing your bags\u2014your adventure awaits!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Take a culture trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Your boss will love it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Learn a foreign language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. You\u2019ll make friends for life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Serious career points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n