Studying abroad
In recent years, studying abroad has been popular. Tens of thousands of Chinese teenagers have gone to foreign countries for further study.
As is shown on the chart, the number of the teenagers studying abroad is increasing steadily. At the end of 2002, about 40% of the students studying abroad were middle school students. By the year 2005, the proportion can reach up to more than 80%.
It is believed that there are many advantages in attending schools abroad. First, students can learn foreign languages more quickly under favorable conditions. Second, it can broaden their experience and help them learn much more advanced knowledge of science and technology from foreign countries.
However, there are some disadvantages. Most of the students studying abroad are too young to live alone without any living experience. Besides, being far away from their home country, they may feel lonely and homesick. Also, the costs are much higher there than in the native country.
As far as I’m concerned, I would like to go further study abroad after graduation from college so that I can make a greater contribution to our country when I come back.