Assignment. Writing pg 25 6 Studying abroad

Is spending a year studying abroad a valuable thing for university students to do? Write an article of 300-350 words for a student website giving arguments for and against and standing your view.
(two direct questions, one direct address to the reader, at least one quotation and an exclamation)

Thinking about studying abroad for a year? We analyze the pros and cons for you, so you might discover whether it will suit you or not and the final decision is up to you.

For those who get cold feet when thinking of spending a year abroad for studying, we would suggest to ask people who have lived this experience. According to the data provided by SEPIE, the number of Spanish students who decide to study abroad has boosted in the last eight years and, do you know what? Hardly nobody regrets. Stepping outside of their comfort zone, knowing new people and cultures or becoming more open minded are some of the most valuable achievements those people remark. But, if your purpose is not making friends and you are worried about how to broaden your CV, you must know that this kind of experiences are substantianly appreciated by nowadays companies. Moreover it could be an unparalleled chance to learn a new language or to improve one you already know.

Having said all that, you must be aware of some disadvantages you can find in your way if you are considering to make this leap into the unknown. First of all you must get through some administrative hurdles. The new culture you are facing with may be shocking and the climate could well be another obstacle. You must bear in mind that studying abroad requires a lot of independent effort and you should not forget the financial issue. If you don't get a grant the cost of your adventure could be exorbitant. And one more thing, thinking you are beyond prepared to breeze through any problem can be a risky attitude. So you must weight up your possibilities and utilise pre-existing networks to give it serious thought.

So all things considered, we would encorage all those teetering on the edge to take this opportunity when it appears in front of you. You will never know whether the grass will be greener on the other side or not, but it is worth a try!