What is studying abroad?

Study abroad: liúxué

Stay abroad to study or research

Studying abroad, formerly known as studying abroad, generally refers to a person going to a country other than his or her home country to receive various types of education. The time frame can be short-term or long-term (from weeks to years). These people are called "international students". In mainland China, students studying in Hong Kong, Macau and other regions are also called studying abroad. This is because these regions have different education systems. In addition, a type of overseas short-term exchange student program organized by the United States and other countries, the literal translation of its English name "Studyabroad" also means studying abroad. Please refer to Overseas Training (called overseas exchange in mainland China).

The main reasons for studying abroad are as follows:

1 Broaden your horizons and experience

2 Learn the language and cultural knowledge related to the country

3Pursue better educational conditions. This reason is most common among students who study abroad from developing countries to developed countries.

4 Diplomatic reasons. In order to show goodwill and cooperation, governments may send students, officials or military personnel to each other's schools to study.

5 Reasons related to immigration, such as:

6 Minors temporarily living abroad with their parents.

7 Apply for a student visa as an international student and obtain temporary settlement rights.

8 Familiarize yourself with the country’s society, accumulate experience, and prepare for permanent settlement in the future.