While studying abroad provides an opportunity to broaden one’s experience, as also present the danger of letting influence from the host culture. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many argue that studying overseas is a privilege.
However
, some people
see the possibility of merging cultures as a disadvantageous outcome of such
an experience. I totally disagree with this
view and I will present below two positive aspects of mixing cultures.
Getting in touch with different cultures is an enriching experience. One
's knowledge will expand if one
learns about the country's history, geography, traditions, etc. As a result
, the individual will become more intelligent and interesting. For example
, learning English or Spanish as a second language differentiates candidates seeking jobs and allows independency to communicate when travelling. The more one
immerses oneself in a different culture, the more skills one
will acquire.
Living abroad helps young people
mature when it comes to relationships since interacting with people
from a different culture will increase one
's levels of empathy. Because one
wants to belong, he or she will notice more the different values and habits of local people
in order to avoid offending them. For instance
, the Japanese do not look into somebody's eyes when speaking to them as a sign of respect. However
, they should do the opposite of that if they want to show respect for Australians. Therefore
, students will eventually develop more social awareness and adaptability to different situations.
Although
some conservative people
defend cultural pureness, I think that the more one
's cultural repertory is mixed, the wiser one
is. To sum up
, this
essay concluded that studying abroad is an excellent opportunity for anyone because it nurtures people
professionally and personally.Submitted by Layana on
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