tokens: Studies abroad and the cultural aspect of the experience Studying abroad is one very common thing that students do, and they have different reasons for that . I believe that studying abroad has many advantages . Students gain a lot out of the experience personally, academically, and culturally . First of all, students who study outside their countries can get a lot of experience living in a foreign country . Living in a new country requires a great amount of flexibility and adaptability in one's character . For example, students might face many challenges in the host country . Therefore, they should be able to deal with the obstacles that they may encounter . Overcoming problems teaches the students how to be more mature and self-independence . One other important factor is the new academic experience that the students can obtain at the institution where they are pursuing their studies . For example, they will get exposed to a different educational system . They will meet new professors and new classmates which makes the academic experience different from that in their home country . Most important is the cultural aspect of the experience . While living in a foreign country, students can learn a lot about the culture of that country . Furthermore, they can meet different people of the country . They can learn about their way of thinking, their customs and traditions, and way of life . Learning about others' cultures is so important . It contributes in building a new understanding in us of how we see the world . It makes us more open, and willing to accept different ideas and thoughts . Also it educates us about the world we are living in . In conclusion, studying abroad does not only have advantages, but also can change us in a very positive way . It can influence us in different aspects of life .