These days, record numbers of students are studying abroad all over the world. According to the international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the number of international students worldwide rose from 0.8 million in 1975 to 3.7 million in 2009. In addition, Unesco’s Institute for Statistics finds that the number is increasing by about 12% each year. The United States attracts the most international students, according to the Institute of International Education, with 691,000 students studying abroad in the US during the 2009 to 2010 school year. Of students who study in the US, the majority go to California, New York and Texas, respectively. The world’s second most popular study-abroad destination is the United Kingdom. China has become a major destination for study abroad, too, with around 265,000 students from other countries studying there in 2010 , according to China’s Ministry of Education. China also sends more students abroad than any other country in the world, followed by India and South Korea, respectively. For Chinese students in the 2010 to 2011 term, the top field of study was business/management, with engineering following close behind. Business/management was also the top field of study for Korean students abroad, while engineering was the number one field of study for students from India. Latin American countries are also working to send more students overseas. In 2011, Brazil launched an initiative to provide 75,000scholarships for international study in science and technology by 2014. The country’s private sector plans to provide 25,000 more scholarships in the same timeframe, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, a newspaper geared toward college and university faculty members and administrators. Chile plans to offer 30,000 such scholarships by 2018, and even tiny El Salvador is offering 35 scholarships per year. Latin American students are also winning more international grants -- the amount of money for the prestigious US-funded Fulbright scholarships awarded to Latin Americans, for instance, went up from $7.5 million in 2000 to $21 million in 2010. Universities in the United States are also recognising the importance of study abroad programs. This year the Harvard Business School started sending its entire class of 900 students to learn and work overseas as part of its Global Immersion Program. Split into teams of six, this year the students worked with organisations in 10 different countries (ranging from Ghana to Vietnam) to learn how to launch a new product for a developing market, according to Fortune Magazine. As for the gender demographics of study abroad programs, more women than men travel overseas to study. In the US, research reported in the Chronicle of Higher Education reveals that women account for two-thirds of participation in overseas programs. According to a study by the University of Iowa, for men, the decision of whether or not to study abroad tends to be impacted by peer influence, but that isn’t the case for women. Conversely, women were more likely to be influenced by their previous studies, such as courses that focused on different cultures and societies. The benefits of studying abroad are felt both by individuals and entire nations. International students in the US, for instance, contribute approximately $20 billion to the US economy each year. Plus, countries that encourage their students to study abroad usually do so with the hope that they will return and give back to their home economies. Among Chinese students who study overseas, more than 70% end up returning to China. International students can also boost a country’s higher education standards, with universities doing their best to attract the world’s best and brightest in the fields they specialise in. For the students themselves, studying abroad can present opportunities for learning new languages, travelling, career development, experiencing new cultures and forming new friendships. But there can be downsides to studying in other countries as well. Tuition and travel costs are often very high, especially for students from developing nations, and student visas can be difficult to obtain and maintain. As with any form of travel, there are health and safety concerns to take into account. Depending on where students are travelling to, vaccinations may be necessary, and they may need to get medical insurance to cover unforeseeable events during their stays. For students considering studying abroad, this round up of advice from higher education experts may provide some guidance.
Questions: What is the second most popular study-abroad destination? Do more guys or girls study abroad? How many Chinese students return to their country? How much money is brought by international students to the U.S. economy each year? What opportunities have students got studying abroad?
I think that this article is very interesting and informative. I like to read such articles. It tells us about overseas education and various opportunities, which are waiting for you.
When I was a child I dreamed that I would study abroad. For example, in London or New York.But I dream about it now) And I read this article with pleasure.
Did you dream to study abroad when you was a child? Where did you want to study?
This article about study abroad and it's a very useful information. Now I know much more about it. I would like to study abroad. Do you want to study abroad??
It is a very interesting article.In my opinion,studying abroad is very useful for us but it has bad sides, too.Do you know any bad sides of studying abroad?
this text is rather interesting.I think that studing abroad is cool...I was abroad and had lessos there,I liked studing abroad...Do you want to study abroad?Should people have much money to visit foreigh countries and study there?
I noticed studying abroad it is very interesting topic for you.I think so,too.I think students differ from each other in different countries. What country would you like to learn?Why do you think so?
Studying abroad has always been prestigious. The most attractive countries for studying abroad have always been the UK and the USA. As for me, I've always dreamed about studying in a foreign country. What do you think about studying there? Is it so prestigious as most people think?
I agree that this article is very interesting and informative!!! As for me, i want to study adroad. It helps you to develop your skills.Some students become professional teachers,lawyers etc. Do you want to study abroad?
But now I like to study in Ryazan.