ESSAYS WRITTEN BY STUDENTS

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad

   Making the decision of where and what to study can often be difficult for students who have just finished secondary school. It is an important time in our lives when we have to decide whether we like to continue our education in our country or abroad and what we want to study. But is studying abroad a good decision?

   Firstly, when you study abroad you become more independent because you live on your own and you have nobody there who can help you. Furthermore, you meet a lot of people with different nationalities and cultures which is a great thing. Finally, you gain a different experience from the others who study in their own country and this can be useful further in life.

   On the other hand, there are a lot of disadvantages. In the first place, you do not know the language that is spoken in that country. What is more, you can easily become homesick and want to go back home. Not to mention that studying in another country is far more expensive than studying in our home country.

   All things considered, there are a lot of advantages and disadvantages of studying in another country. In my opinion, studying abroad is better because you learn how to live on your own and how to face the difficulties that can stand in your way.

Elizabeta Stojcheva IV¹

If you had enough money to travel anywhere in the world, which three places would you choose to visit and why?

    If I had enough money to travel all around the world, I would try to visit as many places as possible, but if I had to choose the top three places, they would be Dubai, Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro.

    First of all, I would like to visit Dubai because it is a unique destination that is both a dynamic business centre and a tourist paradise, offering many attractions and astonishing buildings and hotels.

    Furthermore, I would like to visit one of the greatest small cities in the world, located in Netherlands, Amsterdam. From its canals to world-famous museums and historical sights, Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

    Finally, I’d love to visit Rio de Janeiro too. It is one of the most visited cities in the world, known for its famous beaches, the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer and Maracana Stadium.

   To sum up, if I had enough money, I’d travel to different places all the time, but these three cities would definitely occupy the first three places on my list.

Hristo Trajkovski IV⁴

  Many students choose to attend schools and universities outside their home country. Why do some students study abroad? Give your opinion and use specific reasons to explain it

   In the last few decades more than half of the students decided to go to college. As we are nearing the end of our high school education we are beginning to wonder where to continue our education. I think it’s better to go to another country and continue our education there.

   First of all, universities abroad are better than ours because they have better equipment and they pay more attention to practice classes than theory.

   Secondly, universities outside our home country offer scholarships, free accommodation and food for excellent students.

   In addition, studying abroad is good for us because we can meet new people from different countries, practise our language and find a better profession.

   To finish, it seems to me that studying outside our home country is the best way to get a diploma recognized in many countries and as a result use all the advantages that were mentioned before.

Ana Petkova IV²

If you could choose any job in the world

what would you choose to do and why?

   If I could choose any job in the world, I would choose to be a movie producer. Although many people think that being a movie producer is easy, it is a very challenging job and you must have a vast imagination and knowledge if you want to succeed. Despite this movie producing would be my choice for several reasons.

   First of all, it is a well-paid job. Although you could be under a lot of pressure, it’s worthwhile. What is more, you have the chance to meet movie stars and work with them.

   Moreover, you would be an example to people and they would look up to you. If you are good at your job and create versatile films which attract the attention of the audience, you will earn the respect from most of the crowd. On the other hand, there is always going to be someone who dislikes what you do, but you can't please everyone.

   All in all, it is a risky business, but the benefits are more important and the pleasure to create art outweighs every negative side.

Veljan Vuchkov IV⁴