Studying Abroad by Grace

Studying Abroad by Grace - March 2016 Scholarship Essay

Going to college is a big step towards the future and it allows college students many chances to join groups and do fun things. One of those fun things that a lot of college students think about is study abroad. Study abroad is a great opportunity for young adults that would like to travel.

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to travel as well as learn more about different cultures and the history of those places. In my opinion students should not be forced into a study abroad program because there may be issues that will hold them back. Some issues could be that a student cannot afford such an expensive trip out of the country, or maybe a student has a fear of flying that would lead them to being deathly afraid of ever leaving. These are just a few reason why studying abroad is not right for every student, which leads to why study abroad should not be required.

Although study abroad is a great opportunity to travel and learn about new cultures it is not for everyone and I think that it is easy to understand why college students should not be required to leave the country. In my opinion study abroad would be a fun experience, but if I had a fear of flying, or even a fear of catching a disease from a foreign place, I would not enjoy being forced into traveling just because it is required.