Argumentative.

Here's my Argumentative Essay. Not one of my best works, I assure you, but it is an essay nonetheless. So here it is.

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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
“Studying overseas is better than studying locally. Do you agree?”

Make no mistake, every student dreams of studying overseas. However, this dream may not always be the best choice. Studying locally has also been proven to provide students with an equal amount of benefits and experiences.

First of all, students studying locally need not learn how to speak the local language. They would have already known it. This extinguishes any communication problems between the students and their surroundings. Students can mix and blend with their fellow schoolmates and teachers with ease. Also, the students would be closer to home, being able to see and communicate with their loved ones, in person mind you.

Moving on, studying locally is not as expensive as compared to studying overseas. Students would not need to rent rooms as they can stay in the very house they have been living in. Winter clothing, which is also costs a lot of money, is also not needed (for those studying in equatorial countries such as Malaysia). Local calls are also far more cheaper than international calls.

With all this said, is studying overseas still the dream of millions of students worldwide? The answer would be, yes. "It will change your life. You’ll come back a new person.” For years, the benefits of study abroad have been described in these words. Studying abroad positively and unequivocally influences the career path, world-view, and self-confidence of students.

One of the most common reasons students study abroad is language immersion. Students wanting to learn a language will go to school in a country where that language is spoken, the theory being that immersion into an environment where a particular language is spoken is the best way to learn the language. Another popular reason to study abroad is the desire of many to gain an understanding of the world around them.

In conclusion, the choice of studying locally or overseas is clearly up to the student. If one would like to stay near home and stay in their comfort zone, studying locally would be their best choice. However for those who would wish to explore the world, meet new people and learn new cultures and languages, studying overseas is definitely the choice for them.