Homework post for 2Dp: living abroad+
Answer the following questions in writing. Post as comment in min. 150 words. Deadline: November 6th.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living abroad?
Would you ever consider living abroad? Why? Where?
Comments
In today’s world I think that living abroad is a bad choose. I like my country. I have friends and family there. Probably I can’t live without them. Immediately obvious is that I can’t live without my parents because they rear me.
For me leave has more weakness that assets. Maybe it is my perspective now and I shift it when I grow up. When you leave your country you can learn language. You know that’s something new when you reside with people who use this language every day. I like meet with people so maybe I can meet my love or get to know a new friend. For me, it is not so important because I have friends who live in Poland and I don’t want to change their. I don’t know where I can stir abroad but maybe I can find something interesting there. I have no idea what I can do in the future. Maybe someday I want to travel to different country I learn something new and I make love to this and just want to stay, who know? Now I can’t leave my friends and my family because their are my whole world and I don’t can picture that their don’t be close to me. I think that now I’m dedicated to my country and I don’t want to change it. Maybe I would consider living abroad for work and education. It would be some modern country. For now, I'm too young and I don't think about it.
I think that leave from the country is good. This has so much upside. Now I’m not in this age that I can live abroad alone and I think that this is a thing which keep me in Poland. On balance maybe in a few years I want to leave.
The biggest disadvantage is being away from family. It’s natural that young people fly the coop, but when they decide to move out abroad they don’t have possibilities to meet with their parents, grandparents, siblings so often. Consequently they leave their friends too. Friendships or relationships on distance can get worse. First weeks in another country can be very hard, cause you have to start everything from the beginning. You live in a new place, you meet new people, you have a new job/school. But when you think more about it can be an advantage too cause you have to get away from your comfort zone.
But living abroad has a lot of advantages. Primarily it’s so many possibilities: you learn a new language, you meet new people, make new friends, you can have better education, you can get a better job and consequently better wages.
For now I don't think about the future, but I think everything is possible and nobody knows where I will live in a few years. On these days I think I could choose New Zealand. Beautiful views, endemic species of plants and animals and amazing beaches. It’s just heaven on earth.
Marysia Paterek
The first and the biggest disadvantage of leaving our home country is getting far from our family and friends. We may not have a great everyday contact with them, but family will always halp us in difficult situations. When we leave, we feel lonely and maybe even abandoned by the world. Our contact with friends is getting worse and worse and in consequence we may lose our friendhips and beloved people.
On the other hand, leaving our country has a lot advantages too. For example, we significantly improve our communication skills such as the foreign language. In todays world language is one of the biggest benefits in adult life so it is a very crucial thing. By living abroad we can also get an insight into different culture than in our home country. In this way, we get a unique opportunity to explore the way that people in other countries live their everyday life.
I would definetly consider living abroad, because it is a great opportunity to get individual. My dream is to live in USA. The main reason why I chose this place is its unique style and the way that people live there. It really appeals to me and since I was a child it is one of my biggest dreams.
Mateusz Marceniuk
For me, the most important disadvantage of living abroad is living so far away from friends and family, being alone. Second disadvantage is not knowing new places- you probably will lost many times and you will need maps, GPS and someone to guide you for first weeks. Living abroad has to do with adapting to new culture, habits, food, humans' behaviour. They will probably be different than these in your country and you have to be ready for that. You will also have to deal with language and using it in daily life.
Advantage of living abroad is new possibilities - you can start over, you can live completely different way than before. Living abroad can give you better paid job if country is better developed than yours. Maybe that how life looks in other country be more interesting and right for you than life in your own country. Thanks to living abroad you also will learn new language and you will get knowledge about world.
I've been thinking of living abroad - in United States, because there are many possibilities for scientists and doctors in this country. Besides political situation in Poland terrifies me more and more. But unfortunately i can't live without my family and my friends, i don't like even long journeys and being so far away from home, so i think in future i'm going to stay in Poland.
When you are living abroad you are far from your family and friends. This will be hard to not think about them and miss them. First days abroad, without relatives or friends will be difficult but after few weeks it won't be that hard Second disadvantage of living abroad is that you must grow accustomed to new language and atmosphere in that country. You may have a jet lag too. Abroad you can have problem with high maintenance costs
The good point of living abroad is that you can know new culture and lifestyle in that country. You can meet new people and maybe befriend. Whebn you will make some friends it will be easier to get used to new living place. Other advantage is that you have a possibilitry to see new buildings or other ineresting places. The pron of working abroad is that you may have better pay and can afford more things
I consider living and working abroad, because I think there will be better pay and I will improve my English pronunciation. I think that for living I will choose the country where is warm temperature and sea or ocean. For example New Zealand or Spain.
Natalia Kacperczyk
But living abroad has so many advantages, of course. In a more developed country, we can find a well-paid job, better than in our country. Living abroad can be a great way to learn a new language or just to improve our language skills. When we are living abroad, we can explore a new culture, visit so many interesting places and try new food.
In my opinion, all life changes are good because thanks to this our lives aren’t boring. In the future, I want to live in England because I really like the culture of this country and because I want to improve my English pronunciation.
Oliwia Kubiak
The biggest disadvantage is separation with family and friends. That would be very hard for me because I have a great contact with my family and friends and living without them would make me feel lonely. By living far from relatives, we can also lose our relationship or it can get worse. Another thing is that in new place we just don’t feel comfortable at first and we need time to fit in. It is also difficult because of the fact that you need to find a new apartment, work or arrange health insurance and it can be very time-consuming and also expensive.
On the other hand, living abroad can be very worth it. Living in new country is the best way to meet different culture and make friends with people from other nations and see their way of looking at the world. You can also explore new cities and see original buildings. Living abroad is also the great way to learn new things. I think that departure from home can be a thrilling experience and be a beautiful journey but you need to be sure that you are brave and you are ready for that.
I consider living abroad because of the way to try something new and it would make me more self-guided. I like living in Poland because of being with my family and friends here and the fact that it is my native country. But right now, situation in Poland is not good and in my opinion people are divided and that make me want to leave. I also want to experience an adventure in my life and I think that living in new country is the best way for that and it would also improve my English. If I wanted to leave in the future, I would go to Los Angeles. The city is very big so it could give me a lot of opportunities and it is very beautiful. People also say that LA is the city were all dreams come true and I want to check it out.
Gabriela Osmulska
Because If you are born there your family is with you and when you are in another country than Poland for example in the USA. For sure, you have so much more possibilities in your hobbies, activitions and the start for a better future. Cause it is the richest country and they bet on talents definitely more than an education. But when you move out without your family you can be lonely for same time, but I promise it change you can make new friends everywhere. When you move out you can learn so many new thinks start with language to a culture of different countries. It’s always big change for sure because of all of this struggle with understanding what other people say or talk about or remember all of things like where you are or where you live or study because of Your new location so it can be overwhelming when you stop getting lost or understanding what people say for sure you be rewarding and thankful that you do it and take this amazing challenge. For me is so much more advantages than disadvantages because all of these disadvantages can make as advantages because you learn so much and this can be so profitable to you in your whole life. If I could I do it even right now cause it, always be my biggest dream to live in another country it’s always for me sounds like a good idea and the best adventure. Of course I love Poland and my whole family and my awesome friends, but if someone gives me a chance like this for sure I wouldn’t waste it.
Gabriela Gudaś
There are advantages on the one hand and disadvantages on the other.For many people, living abroad is a dream.For some, fleeing their home country is the only option for have better living conditions.
The advantages of living abroad may include:
better earnings, in some countries there is a currency difference which makes it possible to earn similar sums in a different currency that stands or can stand more in the currency market nothing family. This is the situation in Poland, people go abroad to work only to earn in euros or pounds that are staked in Poland at the rate of 1 euro = 4.5 zlotys, 1 pound = 5 zlotys.
Another reason may be persecution.
Many people flee their family home because of persecution and repression imposed for various reasons, be it religious or cultural.
For some, it is a desire to explore the world, seek adventure.Living abroad in distant places, interesting for some, is an adventure, getting to know the surroundings, the traditions of a given country of culture.
Maciek Kubiak
The major advantages of moving away is self development. Stay in overseas will allow you to broaden your horizons that you can never get in your homeland. In a new place you will meet various people from different cultural backgrounds and you will have an opportunity to visit beautiful places. Secondly, you will face several problems which will strengthen your personality. Moreover, the experience of working or studying abroad will improve your language skills.
In the other hand, moving to a foreign country also has some disadvantages. First, cultural shock is always a big problem. Many people who do this find it hard to cope with language barrier, religion, food and others cultural differences, and they can’t adapt because of these differences. Secondly, people who live abroad are separated from their families, what is connected with lack of support, what leads to loneliness and homesickness. Another problem is starting our life from the beginning, you need to adapt to your new environment, make new friends and start your career from zero. What cause stress and sometimes even depression
In summary, starting a new life in a foreign country is never easy. You need to consider the pros such as developing ourselves and better job prospects, but you need to be prepared for culture shock, separation and difficulties of starting career. Personally, I believe that living in overseas will give me more benefits for my future.
Oliwia Jóźwiak
The biggest disadvantage is, for me, long separation from family and friends. Maintaining close relationships while being far from each other it’s a tough ask. You can call or write messages with someone you love and means a lot for you, but it won’t replace face-to-face contact.
Some people also find it hard to adapt to new surroundings. New language, unknown people, a new job or school- these are great challenges for newcomers. Over time you get used to these new things, but first steps are always simultaneously curious and a little terrifying.
But, in my opinion, there are more pros about living abroad than cons with it. For first, living in a country another than your homeland is always a new experience and ability to make new friends, find a dream job or find your place on the earth. It such an amazing chance to start everything all over again. When you start living in a new country it’s like starting a new life- no one knows you.
Living outside the homeland is also such a great chance to learn a new language. When anybody around you can speak in your native language, you have to start using another language to function normally. And yet it is known that constant practice allows us to develop our linguistic skills.
I intensively consider about living abroad. My little dream is to try living in another country for a year- just to have a try of it. I am very curious about living in Italy, France or the Scandinavian countries. I wish I will be able to live there in the future. Amazing culture, stunning views and mentality of the inhabitants are big assets of these places.
Marta Teodorczyk
“What are the advantages and disadvantages of living abroad?”
I will start with presenting You advantages at first:
-Better wages, abroad in big and rich countries for sure you’ll be getting more money at jobs like surgeon for example. In United States average salary of plastic surgeon are about 30000$ per month, when in Poland is about 1500$.
-Climat, it also depends on which county you’ll choose, but for example choosing country like United States in South California, will satisfy you. There’s hot all time every year and this site of country is really modern in a lot of aspects.
-Better Schools, abroad is a lot of very good colleges, which are opening every single way in life, like getting your dream job. Examples of these colleges are: Harvard University, Oxford University, King’s University and a lot of others. Most of them are located in England and United States.
-Softer law, for a lot of people It might be better like for example in Germany You can buy by yourself beer and wine when You turn 16. In Netherlands and Canada people can buy weed almost everywhere, which in Poland is unthinkable. The last example is getting driving license in United States by 16, but to get driving license here you have to be citizen of this country, which is able after few years spent here and few other conditions.
Now I want to show you bad aspects
-Physical issues, if you are moving abroad without family, by not seeing them you can get depressed. It also will be sad part of your life, because at this whole time you can’t see people that you love the most.
-Higher Prices and worse quality of products, I’m not telling that every product abroad is worse quality and with worse quality, but for example in USA toast bread which have much worse quality is in price of regular bread in Poland. In China people almost don’t eat cheese, because prices of it are really high, and in OK price are only cheeses which are synthetic.
-Language barrier, before you’ll get used to society in different country You may have problem to speak with people, because of fear of judging. A lot of people think that if they speak not that good, citizens of other country will laugh of them.
Would I ever consider living abroad? Answer is YES.
I would love to move abroad, I don’t like all things that are happening now in Poland in politics ways and second reason college. I would like to go to college in England for example King’s college. Maybe in farther future I will move to United States, because I love the society here and crowd at holidays like Halloween
Another very significant disadvantage is the separation from one's family and countrymen. It can seriously affect peoples mental health, when they aren't able to communicate with their loved ones on a daily basis or to be with them at important moments in the life's of people closest to them . It can lead to the feeling of frustration and being out of place. It's hard to find a new job or rent a new apartment when you're a foreigner or to put in better words a ''stranger'' in a foreign country. However, newcomers must learn to cope without the immediate help of their native group in order to function in society.
Another negative thing that happens unilaterally to migrants is discrimination in a foreign country. It's dependent mostly on the country of origin of the migrant e.g Poles in the UK are sometimes insultingly called ''Polacks'' and are perceived as cheap, unskilled labour force and are regarded as such. But this sad precedent happens all over the world, also in Poland when it comes to e.g Ukrainians.
Moving abroad is a huge challenge for everyone who decides to do so. Challenges of living abroad can be quite overwhelming at first glance, but many people overcome them easily with time spent while living in a foreign country.
So after I presented the negative aspects ,I will show the more pleasant sides of this process ,which are in my opinion more plentiful than the negative ones.
When it comes to moving abroad you probably will have to learn a new language when moving overseas . Living in a foreign country is a great way to enhance your linguistic skills, and improve your understanding of culture, and by that the entire society at large. Experiencing a new culture can broaden your horizons significantly. When you're confronted with another way of living ,you can compare it with your's, reflect on both of them and only take the best ones with you. It will surely help you become more open minded and to be a better person overall.
Another crucially important factor that drives people abroad is the economic benefit for the individual, that decides to do so. It's the most common reason for emigration, many people leave their homelands ,because they can't sustain themselves there ,or they want to achieve a higher standard of living. This decision might be life changing for someone who moves in from a less economically developed society to one where the state of the economy is a great deal better.
Would I ever consider living abroad? It's a tough question, to which I don't currently have an answer to. Moving abroad means leaving everything behind ,so I wouldn't be quite eager to do so. On the contrary I would like to experience living in different places around the world and to find my place on earth. I think that if I ever move abroad it will not be permanent, but only the time will tell.
If I was to move abroad to a specific location right now, I'd move to London. I find the idea of living in a huge, cosmopolitan city very appealing. It's a city very rich in culture and history and it also has a burgeoning modern city life. The reason I would also like to move to UK and London especially is the Premier League. I admire and enjoy English football and London is the place where there is a biggest concentration of in my opinion the best clubs in the world like Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. I would absolutely love to be there on a match day, especially in the new Tottenham stadium!
Szymon Szewczyk
There are lots of advantages of living abroad.
First of all when you live abroad you can subconsciously acquire a foreign language. It’s possible because wherever you go you are exposed to the language. You can hear it in shops, restaurants, on a bus stop, at the cinema, etc. in various contexts and situations.
Secondly you can meet extraordinary people with passions and sense of humor. You can make friends at work or in your new neighbourhood. Who knows, maybe you can even find love?
Another advantage is that you can get to know foreign customs and traditions, like dances, songs, specific celebrations and you can try regional dishes. Maybe you will take up new hobby like dancing or cooking.
I think one of the biggest disadvantages of living abroad is being far from our family and friends. Long separation can destroy relationships and is the main cause that a wife and a husband split up and their children suffer.
I have never considered living abroad. So far I want to stay in Poland with my family and friends. I couldn’t live without them for a long time, cause I would miss them so much.
If I had to live abroad, I think I would live in a countryside in America. I imagine myself living on a ranch in a big house rearing horses like in westerns.
Julia Makówka
Antoni Krajewski
I think living in foreign country have positive aspects. When we are far from home, we get to know new cultures. We become more interesting people and gather information about the world. We may eat traditional dishes, so we taste new flavors. We can develop language skills, because living abroad is a great idea when you want to learn new language. People who are living abroad make friends. Intentionally talking with strangers is really hard, but always everybody wins it. It's amazing fell when you have friends around the world. Another asset is that we might see scenic views and attractive place. For example, museums, theater, modern towns, popular amusements and the prodigies of nature. The person who working abroad earns more than people who work in Poland. In my opinion salary, it's the most important reason of leaving home country.
The biggest disadvantage is loneliness. People who living abroad are so far from home. I think life without family and friends is too hard, because living alone is really miserable. When we are in a foreign country, we have culture shock problems. If we go to new place, we always have struggled with language and we don't understand social etiquette. But we deal with these problems over time. The weather sometimes is strange and we don't know what we wear, but I think it's a little problem.
I don't want to live abroad currently, but in the future, maybe I will it. I want to go to the United States. In this country is a lot of prospects for young people. I watch films about America and I would like look everything on life. In USA are beautiful places and amazing, huge cities. The Best state for me is California, because there have always been good weather and friendly people.
Igor Obłąk
When we living aboard, we can learn about other cultures, religion and community. But people often leave their country because they want to find well paid job to have higher wages. Some persons likes adventures so they want to visit and see most of the world. That's why they have opinion about other countries and want to move there because they noticed their beauty.
But on the other side living in our country have benefits too. For example we know our language and we dont have language barrier.
But if I need to choose one country where I want live it be Iceland because views there are amaizing, I prefer colder climate and I hear good opinion about poeple living there.
All in all, these days I will still live in Poland because there are my familly and friends, but when i grow up mayby I will think about move to other country.
Michał Stasiak