随着就业压力越来越大，很多人都选择出国留学~以活得更好的就业机会~于是出现了一股出国留学热潮~Elaine认为是否出国留学要以自己的情况而定~不可盲目~　　The other day I announced that I would go abroad for further studies right after my college education. My dec is ion evoked the immediate objection of my family： Why？ Why should I borrow a huge sum of money for overseas studies while I might receive the same education at home at relatively low cost？ My answer is ： in addition to knowledge， I can gain experience that those who stay at home will never have.　　First， experience is the opportunity for the real-life use of foreign languages. While a person can study a foreign language at home， the effect can never be compared with constant use of the language in academic and everyday life. There is no better opportunity to improve second-language skills than living in the country in which it is spoken. Living in Engl is h-speaking countries such as America and Australia for several years， for example， my Engl is h will be as perfect as native speakers.　　Second， living and studying abroad of fers me a different perspective of the world. On a university campus， foreign students are likely to encounter their counterparts from different countries and areas and are exposed to different ideas and values. Th is helps me to have a meaningful understanding of different societies and inevitably sees my own country in a new light.　　Third， overseas experience， frustrating and painful as it may be， is helpful. A person going abroad for study of ten experiences much more difficulty——difficulty in adapting to a new culture and in dealing with all problems alone. Yet， the difficulty， coupled with the frustration brought on by culture shock， is a rewarding experience for one＇s future life and development of personality.　　Although going abroad is expensive and perhaps painful， the pay of f is worthwhile. For the benefit is not merely knowledge gained， but the experience desirable in one＇s personal life.