28 August 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Evening Slot, INDIA

28 August 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Evening Slot, INDIA

Q. Many people/students today are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from university in their home country. Why is this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

The number of people going abroad for higher education and a better lifestyle has increased significantly in the modern world. In my opinion, leaving your home country to pursue higher education ultimately brings more problems than benefits.

Admittedly, there are some major benefits to studying in a foreign country. First, at the end of the course, the student gets the opportunity to find a job in foreign markets. Since salaries in these countries are higher, their financial situation will definitely improve if they work abroad. Secondly, overseas programs provide them with the opportunity to study with students from other countries. This, in turn, not only develops their communication skills, but also encourages them to think differently as they interact with students from a completely different society.

However, despite the advantages mentioned above, I believe there are serious demerits to studying abroad. One of the main problems is that students studying abroad do not contribute to the economy of their country. For example, the migration of skilled workers to other countries has slowed the development of countries such as India. Students who were supposed to be entrepreneurs in their home country run successful businesses and pay taxes in other countries. Another potential problem with studying abroad is that students have to pay higher tuition fees. They often have to work part-time to fund their studies and this distracts them from their studies. Another problem is that living away from family in a highly competitive environment leads to a stressful life. This could be one of the main reasons prompting students to commit serious crimes.

To conclude, it can be said that people may have different opinions, but I believe that the major disadvantages of traveling abroad for higher education far outweigh the minor advantages. This trend affects the economic growth of their own country and also makes their life stressful.

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