Students and their 'further' studies
@allknowing (136481)
India
December 16, 2022 8:21pm CST
It seems it is a craze with students leaving their own pastures seeking 'further' studies.
India is a hub that is noted for great educational institutions but they are taken for granted and students will leave no stone unturned until they can get a place for 'further' studies abroad. At the same time we see so many foreign students studying in India.
Indians mostly go to the UK, Australia and the US. What I noticed strange was that one of my friends' grand daughters who is a resident of Australia is going to the UK for 'further' studies. What is wrong with Australia?
What's with students I say7!!
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What's with students I say7!!
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7 responses
@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
Talking of accent not all get affected. We have so many in the family and most are unaffected.
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@LadyDuck (471547)
• Switzerland
18 Dec 22
@allknowing - I lived 31 years in the south of France, when we travel to Paris they ask me if I am a "Provençal".
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@RebeccasFarm (89883)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Dec 22
They are not really studying, they are going to party
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
I would rather say they are competing with Joneses
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@RebeccasFarm (89883)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Dec 22
@allknowing Yes, that too ..I know friend seriously..the grass is not always greener though.
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
@RebeccasFarm There are many here who have gone places without having gone abroad for further studies. The grass is green very green here in India when it comes to education.
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@pumpkinjam (8763)
• United Kingdom
17 Dec 22
I suppose it's not just for study but also for the whole experience. Studying in another country is a great opportunity to learn about another culture at the same time but without the commitment of a permanent move.
I know there are also some specialist universities, some that have better facilities for particular subjects so that would be taken into account.
My son didn't move out of the county but he did move out of the area. He could have studied the same subjects somewhere nearer to home but, apart from wanting the uni experience and to be more independent, the uni he chose was the best for what he wanted to do.
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@pumpkinjam (8763)
• United Kingdom
17 Dec 22
@allknowing I believe that depends on the individual but I also don't think a child should have any assumed responsibility towards their parents. They grow up, they leave home. Some move further than others, some move sooner than others. I'm glad my eldest son is still within travelling distance to come home for holidays, though.
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
@pumpkinjam Nice to know that your eldest son is still within travelling distance and you are happy about it. That is exactly what I was trying to say. But most go to other countries.
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
Once children leave the shores they do not want to return and their responsibility towards their parents ceases to exist.
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@shaggin (72136)
• United States
17 Dec 22
I have to say that the Indians who come here that I have met are so incredibly talented. Two I went to school with went to college when we were in 8th or 9th grade. Then they came back and walked across the stage with us at graduation which struck me as so odd at the time. Makes sense to me now.
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
Every country is fully equipped with the kind of education that students aspire for. I think it is just a fad. One does it and the rest follow including the parents.
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@abhinalstrikr (4111)
• India
17 Dec 22
they are enjoying the freedom ,if its consious decision well and good
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
A total disruption of a family set up. They can get educated in their respective countries.
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@abhinalstrikr (4111)
• India
18 Dec 22
@allknowing true, but ever since people have options they r using all of it, sometimes no thoughts behind
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@Adie04 (17360)
•
17 Dec 22
Some people further their studies at other places like UK or US because of the English language exposure. In terms of academically, it is good so that they can practice their English better. So, when they finishes their studies and return to their hometown, most people I see, their English language retain and that helps other students who studying at local universities.
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
That is a high price one pays just to study English when there are so many outlets in one's own country.
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
17 Dec 22
@Adie04 There are so many online opportunities to improve one's English both written and spoken.
@Adie04 (17360)
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17 Dec 22
@allknowing Yup. High price, high risk. But I guess the output can be quite rewarding as well, knowing that you can be the official proofreader or editor when you start working in government for example.
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Dec 22
it also happens here in my country students were sent abroad for an exchange scholarship and students abroad come to Philippines to study. In the university I have students from Seoul China and Japan. Gosh.@allknowing (136481)
• India
20 Dec 22
Respective countries are now self sufficient and in my opinion all this is not required to a large extent
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
21 Dec 22
@allknowing that's right. Others just like to explore.
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