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Thinking about studying abroad? Wise move.

Not only is moving abroad guaranteed to give you a unique life experience, but you’re also likely to learn a lot, eat delicious food and meet wonderful people.

Still need convincing? Here are 5 simple reasons to study abroad.

It gets you out of your comfort zone

Studying abroad is a real test of bravery and confidence so feeling nervous is completely natural. But don’t worry! It’s all part of the experience. 

The easiest thing to do would be to stay where you are and not move abroad to study. But where would the fun be in that? Once you take the leap and study abroad, you’ll feel like you can do anything! And you can.

You’ll learn an awful lot

If you’re thinking about studying abroad, you’re most likely looking at courses and universities you like the look of. But this won’t be the only source of your education.

When you move abroad, you’ll learn so much about different cultures, landscapes and cuisines and you may even learn a new language! Plus, you’ll meet a range of different people who’ll be able to teach you things about things you didn’t know even existed. On that note…

You’ll make connections for life

Moving abroad opens up a whole new world of potential friendships and connections. The guy you houseshare with could become your new best friend, while the girl you’re sitting next to in class could be your future business partner.

Widening your social circle brings so many benefits. Not only is it great for learning about different countries and customs, but it could help you land your future job. After all, sometimes it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.

Your CV will look more attractive

Speaking of potential job prospects, studying abroad is sure to stand out on your CV. When an employer spots you’ve moved abroad to study, they’ll quickly learn that you’re courageous, adventurous and unafraid of new challenges.

Employers value graduates with international experience—particularly as we move into a more globalised and connected world. And if you do learn a new language, bonus! Your CV will shine that little bit brighter. 

You’ll see things you’ve never seen before

Not only is studying abroad a great chance to learn and meet new people, but you’ll also get to travel and explore a brand new country and all it has to offer. 

In your spare time, make it your mission to get out there and discover the hidden waterfalls, picturesque lakes and off-the-beaten-track beaches. Make the most of your neighbourhood too. The local coffee shops and restaurants might be the best you’ve ever been to. But you won’t know that until you go.

So what are you waiting for? Study abroad and make memories for life. You really won’t regret it.

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Jennifer Tate

Jennifer Tate is a freelance copywriter and content manager based in Newcastle upon Tyne with over 15 years of experience in creating SEO copy and content for both leading brands and independent start-ups. Working across a variety of sectors from fintech to fashion and healthcare to homeware, Jennifer specialises in content creation, content management and social media strategies and has worked with TransferGo since 2017. As well as TransferGo, Jennifer has also recently created copy and content for Charlotte Tilbury, carecircle, Tommee Tippee and Robinson Pelham.

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