Advance your language abilities:

With a world that is increasingly growing towards the direction of internationalisation, fluency in another language is an important skill to have. It is normally the case that you have familiarity with the language, an instance is the UK and the requirements based on English Language exams such as TOEFL and IELTS. Living abroad and studying in a different language is a really good opportunity for you to improve your daily life knowledge and practice of another language.  

Improve your CV/Resume:

Living in another country with a different language gives you the chance to meet other students and people coming from different backgrounds and cultures. You will also have the opportunity to work on projects and assignments throughout your studies in teams. Apart from the range of skills that you gain through academic tasks , the general experience of living in a different environment is one that is desirable to employers.  

Personal Development:

As pointed out in one of our other posts about the benefits of studying in the UK, living independently in another country is a fantastic opportunity for you to grow as a person. Despite some difficulties at first, which are entirely normal, living abroad enables you to be an independent person and develop your confidence in terms of dealing with difficult circumstances and being in different environments.  

You make universal contacts:

One of the many benefits of meeting people from different backgrounds is the advantage that it can have for you in terms of career development. This is especially the case if you are seeking job opportunities internationally.          

Sources:

• Cannington, J. (2014) Study abroad: the career benefits, Available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/student-life/11301727/Study-abroad-the-career-benefits.html (Accessed: 18th September 2016).
• Reidy, T. (2016) The great escape: five reasons to study abroad for a master’s, Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/jun/29/the-great-escape-five-reasons-to-study-abroad-for-a-masters (Accessed: 18th September 2016).