Studying abroad, for example in England - for or against? (essay) - Nauka zagranicą, na przykład w Anglii - za czy przeciw? (esej)

Since Poland joined European Union the borders to a better world are opened. We are capable of choosing the place we want to inhabit, where we want to live or continue our education. Almost everyone thinks sometimes about leaving Poland in order to increase their financial status. Some of the people come back, the others stay abroad forever. Due to the tendency to globalize and unite we ought to learn foreign languages that have to be used somewhere.

Making a decision concerning learning abroad is a really difficult task to do. Each action has both advantages and disadvantages. At the first glance we are offered huge possibilities. We are able to become acquainted with foreign culture and habits. One can improve their language skills while being in other countries as well as form friendships.

Graduating from a school that is abroad we are more likely to get a job in that country. It is easier to find own place in such a situation. Learning in such conditions may be even more fascinating, challenging and gives the opportunity to learn not only the culture of the country we are currently inhabiting but also the culture of students coming from all over the world.

Despite all the benefits this idea is often rejected. The amount of work and challenges can be threatening. One can take up learning in many countries, however, choosing the right one is more than difficult. The school should guarantee a good level of teaching. But we do have to demonstrate our language skills. This knowledge will be checked and verified. One has to deal with dozens of documents to be prepared and costs to be covered. Such a trip is a great expanse as the scholarship is often not sufficient to pay for accommodation and food.

To sum up the result of taking up education in another country is not only broadening the general knowledge but also acquiring experiences and making the language more fluent. One becomes more self-confident. Learning abroad is a great adventure but also hard work at the very same time. It is a challenge for everyone to make such a decision and not to regret it in the future.