Who isn't cut out for studying abroad?

A lot of people think studying abroad is easy and fun, a shortcut to polishing your credentials. But speaking as someone who's been through it and as a senior, I've come to think these three types of people aren't suited to studying abroad 👇

1. Poor self-control and no self-discipline

A typical master's program abroad lasts only 1~2 years. You have to adapt to life and the language abroad while also keeping up with fast-paced study. On top of that, schools usually take a hands-off approach, so learning is entirely up to you. To graduate, you need self-discipline just as much as talent. You also need some practical life skills. While studying abroad, shopping, moving and seeing a doctor on your own are all routine, and you might suddenly have to move in the middle of midterms. You really can't just coast through it

2. Can't handle pressure

Living and studying alone in a foreign country isn't as easy as you'd imagine. Having to rely on yourself for everything may be more than you can bear. You'll run into a whole series of problems, such as academic pressure, culture clashes and trouble fitting into social circles, so people who don't handle pressure well may not be suited to stepping out of this comfort zone

3. Going abroad for a master's for your family, not for yourself

If your motivation to study no longer comes from you, your heart basically won't be in your studies either. Getting a degree for your family just to polish your credentials really is a waste of time and money