导读：Some people believe that studying abroad can better take advantage of the environment and thus promoting learningThe adv
Some people believe that studying abroad can better take advantage of the environment and thus promoting learning
The advantage/disadvantage of studying aboard
Studying Aboard
There is no doubt that going to study in a foreign country with its language and culture, can be a frustrating and sometimes painful experience But while overseas study has its drawbacks, the difficulties are far outweighed by the advantages Indeed, people who go abroad for study open themselves up to experiences that those who stay at home will never have
The most obvious advantage to overseas university study is real-life use of a different language While a person can study a foreign language in his or her own country, it cannot compare with constant use of the language in academic and everyday life There is no better opportunity to improve second-language skills than living in the country in which it is spoken Moreover, having used the language during one’s studies offers a distinct advantage when one is applying for jobs back home that require the language
On a university campus, the foreign student is not alone in having come from far away He or she will likely encounter many others from overseas and it is possible to make friends from all around the world This is not only exciting on a social level, but could lead to important overseas contacts in later professional life
Finally, living and studying abroad offers one a new and different perspective of the world and, perhaps most important, of one’s own country Once beyond the initial shock of being in a new culture, the student slowly begins to get a meaningful understanding of the host society On returning home, one inevitably sees one’s own country in a new, often more appreciative, light
In conclusion, while any anxiety about going overseas for university study is certainly understandable, it is important to remember that the benefits offered by the experience make it well worthwhile
1, I would love to go to Britain for further education Britain has a well – built education system Compared to China, it only takes students one year to finish a master’s course rather than three Also, I can improve my English quickly by talking to native people, which helps me know British people and culture better , as well as make me stand out when I apply for a job later in China In addition, I enjoy travelling a lot and Britain is a country I would like to visit
2, I am well prepared for Britain I started thinking about going to Britain for study in my third year of college Since then, I have been searching for information about British culture and everything For students from China, language can be the very first problem I have been studying English for more than 10 years I chose English as my major in college and I passed the TEM8 (the highest grade for English majors) at the beginning of the fourth year
Now, I am putting more effort in English by doing a lot of reading, listening, speaking and writing As for a different culture in Britain, I get to know more and more both from books and from internet I don’t think that will be a problem for me either
3, I should say most of what I learned in China are practical It was a bit hard for me to understand local people who have some sort of accent, for example Scottish They have a very strong accent and some of the words they use are quite different from English For example, Scottish say “AYE” a lot instead of “yes” or “yeah” and “WEE” instead of “ *** all” or “little” Apart from the accent, I can understand most of what they say
After living in Britain for a while, my English has greatly improved I did a lot of part time jobs when I was doing my mater’s I enjoyed talking with everyone, both the people I worked with and customers I served Practise makes perfect Thanks to the experience, I made huge progress in English
4, Yeah, I do Wherever I go, I consider myself as a representative of China I enjoy telling people things about China, such as culture, people, history and technology Local people from Britain are interested in China, but they get to know China only from media and books, which sometimes hold a very negative attitude towards China I think it is part of my responsibility to let people from the world know more facts about China instead of thinking of China in an out-dated way
I go back to China once a year for holiday I meet family, friends and relatives They are very interested in Britain as well I show them the pictures and videos I took in Britain They have quite a few questions about Britain and British which I am happy to answer
5, There are not as many culture shocks as I expected, to be honest Or I should say they are just cultural differences Chinese and British have big differences in eating habits Chinese food is more about flavour British food can be more about nutrition and time efficiency Besides, communication is another aspect It doesn’t only mean speaking but also the relation between people British people are straightforward most of the time They will let you know directly what they are thinking, which is different from Chinese
One thing that I found a bit strange when I first came here is that people call each other by names For example, I can not call anyone uncle or aunt if they are not my proper relatives There was once when I called one of my close friends “sister”, every local friends of mine took it as my proper sister living in Britain as well After that, I understand what the reason was There were a lot of things like that in my life, but the longer I stay here, the more attention I pay to these cultural differences
6, Yes, there are from both sides For me, I used to think all the British men were gentlemen, all the couples in a relationship go half and half when they pay for dinners, and I thought England was Britain Now I find those are not 100 % correct Some guys in Britain can be rude too though there are only a minority of them For couples, sometimes men pay for everything, and sometimes women It can also happen that couples take turns to pay for dinners Most importantly, Britain is a kingdom which has three parts: England, Welsh and Scotland So England is only a part of Britain Most of the misunderstandings started when I was at college Text books only gave me a general picture about Britain After all, China and Britain are 10 hours’ plane away from each other
British have some misunderstandings about China too There are still a lot of people who think that China is as poor as it was 20 years ago They are surprised to see the skyscrapers in Shanghai and hi-tech Chinese products on TV As I mentioned above, they only know China from a *** all number of channels These channels do not always give people a whole picture of China What British people see and know is only a tiny little bit of China – like a tip of an iceberg
7, yeah, tolerance is important I have to get to know a whole different culture and get used to it if I want to live in Britain, which is true for every community Eating, communication, transportation and working are all parts of this culture I am in In other words, culture is in everything If I don’t get used to it, there is no way that I can survive That is why I have been trying my best to make local friends, go to local communities and activities where I can get to know people and culture better
8, No, I don’t think my knowledge of Britain would be the same if I didn’t come here Language is only one part of the whole culture Living in a community can bring me the very detail of everything On the other hand, my English wouldn’t have improved so much if I just learned it in China Also, the ability in communicating is about the way you communicate Your voice volume, your tones, your gestures that go with the words and your expressions are all important parts of English communication The experience in Britain lets me know a lot more about this culture
9, I think I am partly merged into the culture I am staying in and meanwhile I still keep my own Chinese way of thinking I should say it is a mixture of both Chinese and British cultures How long I stay in a foreign county matters a lot I am a person who can easily adapt myself into one culture, and it will be a much harder life if I don’t change It is like sunflowers that change the direction of their faces -moving towards the sun - to get more sunshine to survive However, it is certain that the root won’t change
Nowadays, study abroad has increasingly become a hot topic in campus with the improvement of the people’s life standard and the fast development of student exchange programs However, there are some different views about going abroad to study
现在，随着生活水平的提高以及交换生项目的快速发展，出国留学已经不断成为校园的热题。然而，有的人对出国留学持有不同观点。
Some people are in favor of the idea of going abroad to study They point out the fact that it is a great opportunity for those who study abroad to be exposed to more new ideas and trends and broaden their horizons in a great degree They also argue that those who study abroad can get more in touch with the foreign cultures and have a better surrounding to learn language well In addition, they also consider that it is a better choice for those who depend on their parents too much to be independent
有的人赞成出国留学的想法。他们指出，事实上，这对那些出国留学的人来说是个很好的机会。他们可以接触到更多新的思想潮流，这在很大程度上能够拓展他们的视野。他们还认为，那些出国留学的人可以更好的接触外国文化，有更好的环境学好语言。另外，他们认为这对那些过于依赖父母而不能独立的人来说是更好的选择。
On the contrary, other people stand on a different ground They consider that it is harmful for the students who study abroad They firmly point out that learning a foreign language and communicating *** oothly with the local people is far from an easy thing at the outset for most students What’s worse, it also takes time for students to adapt themselves to a new diet, custom, set of ideas and even the climate
相反，其他人对此持有不同的观点。他们认为这对出国留学的学生是有害的。他们坚定地指出，学习一门外语，与当地人进行流利的沟通对大部分学生来说一开始就不是件容易的事。更糟的是，学生也需要花时间去适应新的饮食，风俗，思维模式甚至是气候。
There are some truths in their arguments As far as I am concerned, the advantages of studying abroad overweight the disadvantages, while it’s essential to take the condition of family as an important premise when deciding to go abroad to study
他们说的都有道理。就我而言，我觉得出国留学的利大于弊，而且决定出国留学的时候有必要把家庭条件作为一个重要的前提。
留学生: [ liú xué shēng ]
1 student studying abroad
2 (foreign) exchange student
其它相关解释:
<abroad student> <student abroad> <overseas student>
例句与用法:
1 她是个在英国的外国留学生。
She is an overseas student in Britain
2 学杂费昂贵，外国留学生负担不起。
The tuition and fees fall heavy on the international students
3 几年来, 几百个留学生在那所大学学习过。
Over the years, hundreds of overseas students have studied at that university
写作思路：围绕出国留学的弊作为中心思想，结合自身感受得描述，正文：
First of all, the cost of studying abroad is expensive
首先，出国留学的费用是昂贵的。
Specifically, these people have to spend a lot of money on tuition and living expenses, which not everyone can afford
具体来说，这些人不得不花费一大笔钱在学费和生活费上，而这并不是每个人都负担得起的。
In addition, for those students who lack the ability to live independently, studying abroad is a great challenge
此外，对于那些缺乏独立生活能力的学生来说，出国留学是一个巨大的挑战。
If they can't take good care of themselves, their academic achievements will be affected to a great extent
如果他们不能照顾好自己，他们的学习成绩将在很大程度上受到影响。
Last but not least, studying abroad may have a negative impact on students' psychology
最后但并非最不重要，出国留学可能会对学生的心理产生负面影响。
