Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Possibilities and problems of overseas education

Getting higher education from richer nations is very popular among people of many poor nations. This is highly advantageous, but it is not free from challenges.

Try to compare the advantages and challenge they face undergo in richer nations.

Overseas education, especially from richer economies, has been popular among all higher education seekers down the ages, and now it is very popular. Obviously, it benefits them greatly though there are a few concerns. Let me make a comparative look at these chances and challenges.

The primary thing is that such learners are able to get world class education accredited and accepted by all nations across the world. But this extra edge on quality and acceptance comes for a price. For example, foreign students are expected to pay two times more fees than national students. The expense is of course a challenge.

This is followed by exposure. For example, a higher education classroom in a richer nation will have a great mix of nationals from all over the world. That is, the classroom will be a cross-section of the world where there are greater possibilities for enjoying a greater world vision as part of education. But, we cannot forget the fact that, sometimes, students may have to face discrimination challenges.

And, finally, brilliant students may be able to enjoy lucrative employment offers right after their studies; let it be the country where they get educated from or in their home-country where foreign educated candidates are highly appreciated. Here too there is a problem with adapting to an alien work culture or a different academic follow up.

Comparing the possibilities and problems, it may be said that the former are much more lasting than the latter. To put it precisely, the challenges are for a while whereas chances are for a lifetime. It is always good to get educated from a richer academic ambience.  

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The final write up of 2014

Ajaypeesdoc. 31.12.14

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