Guide to English Writing

Education u o c
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EDUCATION SUBTOPICS
Education is a very broad field. It involves much more than teachers and students, classrooms 
and campuses. The following subtopics present various aspects of Education that are often 
overlooked. By familiarizing yourself with these ideas, you should be prepared to view 
Education from a wide perspective and write about any topic that concerns it.
Study Abroad vs. Domestic 
Abroad
: 
cons
—more expensive: international student tuition, currency exchange, need to pay 
for housing and boarding (food, groceries, other essentials), shipping equipment and supplies 
or buying new (computer, specialized items, etc.); culture shock, need to adjust to new social 
cues, expectations, language, social etiquette, and norms (gender issues, religious tolerance/
intolerance, politics, etc.), no social circle at first, relationships are different (between sexes, 
student-teacher, coworkers, etc.), homesickness, inability to support family with part-time work 
(need visa), financial burden, expectations (school’s, peers’, professors’, family’s, etc.), new 
temptations, distractions, influences; 
pros
— master new language and skills, broader academic 
and work experiences and opportunities after studies (internship, mentorship, apprenticeship), 
network, global experience and network, learn new standards 
Do
tic
: 
cons
— remain in small bubble, smaller social circle, no global experience, limited new 
interactions, no new challenges, family pressure is closer; 
pros
— cheaper (can live at home, 
domestic fees), established relationships, family and friends support, familiar with surroundings 
so can concentrate on academics, can work part-time, can find work after studies without need 
for visa
other: