Fun Facts: 10 Reasons To Study Abroad
There are hundreds of reasons why you should study abroad. Kaplan thought that writing each one would be too hard. We decided to list the top ten reasons instead.
1. Making Friends
Studying abroad might seem scary but it is a great opportunity to make new friends. You 
2. Gaining Confidence
Traveling to a different country to study takes courage. You will do things that you have never done before. Succeeding at new challenges will give you extra confidence and turn you into a stronger person.
3. Becoming Independent
Some people might not be used to do things for themselves. Studying abroad makes you learn to look after yourself without the help of family. Gaining greater independence will help you to achieve more in life.
4. Food
Why study abroad? For food of course! Every country has amazing local dishes. If you travel abroad to the UK, you can try a delicious plate of fish and chips. Students in the USA can enjoy mouth-watering hot dogs. Nothing beats a barbeque in sunny Australia.
5. Make People Jealous
Friends back home will be very jealous of your adventures abroad. Posting Facebook photos and Twitter updates will show everyone how much of a great time you are having. This leads nicely into the next reason to study abroad …
6. Invite Your Friends To Visit
People will love to visit if you are studying abroad. You will be able to show friends around a new country and feel like a native. Friends will also be very impressed with your new confidence and independence.
7. Improve Your C.V.
Studying abroad looks fantastic on your C.V. Employers often look for confident people who
have done interesting things. Showing that you have studied abroad will improve your chances of getting a job.
8. Experience New Cultures
Traveling allows you to learn about the local art, history and culture of a new country. Discover exciting and unusual customs that will amaze you. Living with a host family is a great way to learn about local traditions.
9. Record Your Experience
Studying abroad is a great reason to start a blog. Keeping a blog or a journal will help you record and share your experiences. Look back at the start of your journey and see how much progress you have made.
10. Learn Languages
The last and probably most important reason to study abroad is that it is much easier to learn the local language. Living and studying in a country makes learning a language quicker. You might even pick up the local accent.
What do you think about our list? Have we missed anything? Leave a comment and let us know what your reasons for studying abroad are.