With good development abroad, why do so many people still choose to return to China after graduation?

In today’s world where global economic integration and multiculturalism are gradually integrating, studying abroad as an educational investment exudes a different kind of charm. There is no doubt that studying abroad is of great benefit to individuals in improving their knowledge, broadening their horizons, and improving their overall competitiveness; however, there are also some potential risks, such as relatively high expenses, difficulty in finding employment majors for liberal arts students back home, and the possibility of missing out on domestic opportunities. Familiar opportunities in the market, etc. We hope that this topic will provide parents and students with a reference for making rational decisions.

Benefits

1 Receive high-quality education

For high school graduates, they have systematically mastered the necessary basic knowledge. Many people also want to You need to be exposed to different education models, learn a new way of thinking, and further improve yourself. Different from the single teaching method in China, foreign teaching models are more flexible and diverse, and pay more attention to the cultivation of students' personal interests and specialties. Foreign countries emphasize the development of personal creativity, so they have advantages in personalized talents and creativity. Some international students who have completed basic education at home will gradually show their advantages in basic skills when they go abroad. Because of this, some students who were not necessarily considered “good students” by their teachers when they were studying in China often have greater room for development when they go abroad.

In terms of learning efficiency, there are significant differences between foreign universities and domestic universities. On the one hand, developed countries are relatively advanced in educational methods, concepts, and teaching facilities. Another advantage is time. The standard study time in domestic universities is 4 years for an undergraduate degree and 3 years for a master's degree. However, in countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, it only takes 3 years for an undergraduate degree and 1 year for a master's degree. You can start your career earlier than your peers in China.

In addition, foreign universities offer a wide range of majors, and many majors are still blank in China or not generally recognized abroad. If you want to get a job abroad by studying these majors, then you can only choose to get a foreign degree. The scientific research level of some majors abroad is higher than that in China (such as some science, engineering and social science fields). Students who want to study these majors choose to study abroad for further study, which is more conducive to long-term development.

2 Cultivate students' independence

Self-care ability is developed, and the experience of studying abroad can undoubtedly cultivate students' independent ability. When singles abroad, whether in life or study, most problems have to be solved by themselves. In the process of understanding and integrating into a foreign lifestyle, international students can continuously enhance their ability to live independently.

Guo Ning, director of the Guangzhou Overseas Students Service Management Center, said that most of China's "post-80s" and "post-90s" are only children, and their parents dote on their children. Life overseas is a challenge for children's independence. Great workout.

3 Enjoy a good language environment

The language environment is very important for a person to improve his or her language level. Although the main foreign language learned in China is English, most students can successfully pass the English CET-4 and CET-6 in college, but in actual application, they have "high scores and low abilities". It is difficult to handle even some daily conversations, let alone use them. English for professional communication. Studying abroad can provide a better language environment, allowing students to integrate into local life on the basis of an in-depth understanding of Western culture, learn another way of thinking, and master a language more comprehensively and profoundly.

4 Create stronger employment competitiveness

As far as the current employment situation is concerned, although there have been "returnees" studying abroad in recent years, the overall employment situation of "returnees" is good , international students’ own competitiveness and development potential will be stronger, and they can have a higher career starting point. On the one hand, the current recruiting units still attach great importance to students' academic qualifications. If you have a foreign degree certificate, it will still add a lot of weight to you when looking for a job; on the other hand, the experience of studying abroad also gives you International students bring rich experience, novel ways of thinking, independent abilities and excellent professional qualities, all of which are superior to others when looking for a job.

Li Zhu, President of Qide Education, believes that the current domestic employment competition is too fierce, and both undergraduate graduates, college graduates and higher vocational graduates will face a severe employment situation. A large number of college graduates are under tremendous employment pressure after graduation, and even face unemployment, or have to join the employment army from a very low starting point. In order to alleviate the current employment pressure and gain stronger employment competitiveness, studying abroad for "gold-plating" is a good choice.

5 Accumulate foreign work experience earlier

Main countries where students study abroad have clear regulations on part-time work for international students. The general rule is that international students can work off campus for about 20 hours a week. , and generally during the long vacation, international students can find a full-time job. A large number of part-time jobs abroad also provide a good training environment for international students. The work done by international students can not only subsidize part of the living expenses of studying abroad, but more meaningfully, international students can better understand the foreign society while working, and can also You can better integrate into the local society and practice your language proficiency at work. The work experience gained by international students while working is also a valuable asset, which may pave the way for future work.

6 Study abroad first and then immigrate

There are not a few students who plan to immigrate after studying abroad, and some students have already considered immigration issues when they first choose a major. For major immigration countries, they have always hoped that foreign students can stay after graduation, because compared with new immigrants, international students who graduated in their own country can integrate into the local society faster and find jobs faster. , thereby reducing the burden on society.

Disadvantages

1 The cost of studying abroad is high

When choosing to study abroad at your own expense, you must first consider the cost. The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada are the most popular study abroad destinations for Chinese students. Experts ranked the tuition fees in these countries. According to reports, the total cost for four years in the United States is RMB 500,000-1.3 million; the total cost for three years in the United Kingdom is RMB 510,000-750,000; the total cost for Australia over four years is RMB 600,000-840,000; and the total cost for Canada over four years is RMB 440,000-780,000. . Therefore, before sending their children to study in universities abroad, parents must first check whether their own wallets are sufficient. Studying abroad is expensive and can be a financial burden for ordinary working-class families.

2 Or unable to graduate on time

Most students who study abroad can successfully complete their studies and obtain a diploma. However, some parents and students are too unclear about the purpose of studying abroad, and even blindly follow the trend, leaving hidden dangers for their children's study and life after going abroad. Some students have poor self-management ability and cannot endure hardship after going abroad. Some students often skip classes. Countries and schools where students study abroad have certain requirements for attendance. For example, in Australia, if the attendance rate does not reach 80% without justifiable reasons, the student visa will be cancelled. If the visa is canceled, it will not only delay the study, but also cause students to You won't be able to graduate on time and you're wasting money.

3 "Study abroad" among Chinese students

One of the reasons why the value of international students returning from overseas has declined is that after more and more international students return to China, employers find that their The proficiency of foreign languages ??is still very poor, especially spoken English. This should be the competitive advantage of returnees, but it does not show up at all.

Xie Hangdong, general manager of Aidi International Guangzhou Branch, said that because Chinese students like to "get together", even if they are abroad, the language environment may not be so ideal. As we all know, there are no tricks or shortcuts for learning a foreign language. Only by practicing a lot and using it regularly can we speak it as if we are mastering our mother tongue. Many people naively think that as long as they go abroad, it won't matter if they don't speak English, and there must be no problem with the language. But the current actual situation is that with China's opening up to study abroad, many popular countries, popular schools and popular majors have gradually become the world of Chinese students. This is true in schools and in social life. The Chinese circle is These popular countries are also growing rapidly. In some classes, more than 90% of them are Chinese students, and the language learning environment has begun to deteriorate. This has a fatal impact on the progress of foreign language proficiency.

4 Personal connections are “lost”

High school students usually go abroad to study for 3-4 years. This period of time is not short. Many students discover their personal connections after returning to China. "Lost", poor local integration, and the majors learned do not match the domestic needs. In addition, even if the major is the same, but the content is different from what is learned in China, it will also bring inconvenience to employment in the country. For example, if you study accounting abroad, you will find that you are not used to it when you return home because the accounting systems at home and abroad are different. All these require students, when choosing a major to study abroad, in addition to considering their personal interests, they should also understand the employment destination of the major after graduation and whether it is suitable for domestic needs after returning to the country.