{"id":21894,"date":"2025-04-02T11:57:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/?p=21894"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:33:49","slug":"what-they-dont-tell-you-about-studying-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/blog\/travel\/what-they-dont-tell-you-about-studying-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"What they don’t tell you about studying abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Many students have an ideal image of what studying abroad<\/a> looks like. But anyone who has done it will tell you that the reality can be disappointing at times. You might be wondering…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Is studying abroad worth it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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    Like anything else, studying abroad comes with its bad and good, but no one really warns you about the bad.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We\u2019ve broken down some of the most common disadvantages of studying abroad<\/strong>\u2014and some tips to help you get ahead of them.<\/strong> Whether you are planning to study abroad or already packed, this is the insight you\u2019ve been looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Language Barriers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Budgeting while studying abroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Feeling out of place while abroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Adjusting to the weather abroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Homesickness & FOMO<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Feeling alone while abroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Impostor Syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Saying Goodbye<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Language Barriers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Struggles with communication are hard to avoid when studying abroad, but it gets even harder when you go out exploring your host city<\/strong>. Unlike in an international school environment, people may not expect you to make mistakes or even have an accent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You might have to repeat your coffee order five times before the barista understands you. Or you might have trouble navigating because you can\u2019t read, understand, or pronounce the street signs. Even if you have a high level of English, regional accents and dialect can complicate things.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This can become very frustrating over time, but it happens to everybody\u2014it\u2019s not your fault if you can\u2019t pronounce \u201cLeicester Square\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Don’t panic and don\u2019t let these moments deflate your confidence. Here\u2019s what you should do instead: <\/p>\n\n\n\n