An Analysis of the Benefits of Higher Education in the UK

This report explores the significant benefits of studying in the United Kingdom for higher education. It identifies high-quality education, a wide array of available courses, opportunities for working while studying, and the chance to meet a large international student community as key advantages. The report details how UK universities offer premium education and cater to diverse interests, allowing students to specialize in their chosen fields. Furthermore, it discusses the financial support provided through part-time job opportunities, enabling students to gain valuable work experience and independence. The presence of a large international student community fosters a supportive environment, encouraging students to overcome challenges and focus on their education. The report also reflects on personal motivations for choosing to study in the UK, emphasizing the reputation of UK universities, the variety of courses, and the potential for skill development and career advancement. Finally, the report concludes that the United Kingdom remains a prestigious destination for international students seeking quality education and diverse opportunities.

STUDY SKILLS FOR
HIGHER EDUCATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................2
Four benefits of studying in United Kingdom.............................................................................2
Why you decided to study in UK?...............................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
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INTRODUCTION
There are a number of skills that a student needs to inculcate within himself in order to
gain high education and enhance their learning and development. The skills that an individual
must develop should include communication skills, reading skills, decision making, researching
and a few more interpersonal skills. The present report aims to determine the major benefits of
studying within the United Kingdom.
MAIN BODY
Four benefits of studying in United Kingdom
There are a wide range of benefits to an individual who is planning to study within the United
Kingdom. However, these four benefits plays a vital role in enhancing the careers and contribute
to the learning and development of a student. These are mentioned below:
High quality education
It has been determined that United Kingdom is considered as one of the leading countries
in the world which is specifically known for providing the students with premium and exclusive
education (Кривова, and Клементьева, 2021). There are various universities within the United
Kingdom which provides the students different types of educational courses within the country.
Students from varying countries visit United Kingdom in order to gain knowledge and make
their careers in their chosen fields. The United Kingdom is considered as a hub of varying
educational and other professional degrees throughout the world. The country has numerous
reputed colleges and universities which includes the University of Cambridge, London School of
Economics and Political science, Oxford university, University College London, University of
Bristol and many more (Ankilov, 2022). These institutions provide the students with high quality
educational programs as per the requirements of the students, i.e., long term and short term
programs in all types of fields within the nation.
Availabilty of courses
Since, the country is a home to premium class universities all over the world, it provides
the students with all types of courses within the country. The Universities of United Kingdom
not only believes in promoting the concept of education, but it believes in providing education in
the area of interest of an individual within the nation. The Universities such as Oxford,
Cambridge and other provide the students with different kinds of courses which includes art,
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music, fashion, journalism, textile, business management, economics, science, acting, drama and
many more. The Universities of United Kingdom are thus, helpful in specializing the student in
the field in which the student hold interest.
Working while studying
It has been examined that United Kingdom is a home to a huge number of Universities
that have a reputation throughout the world (King, R. and Sondhi, 2018). Therefore, students
belonging to different countries across the globe visits the country for the purpose of gaining
high education and enhancing the opportunities available for their future careers. When students
go abroad in order to gain high education, it is hard for the families of the students to afford the
educational expenses as well as provide their children with an amount for their monthly expenses
within another nation. Therefore, the Universities of United Kingdom allows the students with
the opportunities through which they can easily work while studying within the country. The
country has abundance of part time jobs which provides a high per hour salary (MAULANA,
2022). These part time job helps the students in gaining job experience, learning to live on their
own and thus, preparing themselves for their future.
Meeting a large student community
There are a number of benefits to the students who plan to study in the United Kingdom.
It has been identified that the reputation of the universities of United Kingdom helps them in
attracting the students from different nations within the country and therefore, the UK is
becoming a hub to the students. It can be considered as an advantage for students who belongs to
other nations (Burgess, Senior, and Moores, 2018). This s so, because, they are not the only one
who are living alone in a foreign country. There is a huge community of students living alone
within the country on their own. This helps the students in motivating themselves and utilize the
opportunity to their fullest and try to gain education and exposure as much as they can. When
students know that they are not alone in a foreign nation, it gives them a sense of confidence in
resolving the issues faced by them and focus on their education while ignoring other issues
inside their college lives.
Why you decided to study in UK?
There are a number of reasons which influenced me into planning to get education from
United Kingdom (Grace Chien, 2020). As a child, I have always heard from my parents about
the reputed universities of United Kingdom. This developed a sense of desire within myself that I
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want to get education from one of those reputed universities. As I grew up, I also came to know
about the different universities available within the UK which had a wide range of courses in
which I wanted to make my career (Waibel, Petzold, and Rüger, 2018). Also, I realised that if I
will gain my higher education from United Kingdom, I will be able to develop a number of skills
within myself along with my education. This can happen, if I opt for a part time job. A part time
job will help me in understanding the value of money as I will be earning on my own, this will
allow me to learn time management skills as I will have to manage and coordinate my studies
along with my job. Similarly, I will be able to gain exposure, utilize my theoretical knowledge
into the practical life and gain job experience which in future will help me in finding a better job
with a good salary (Netz, 2021). Also, I will not be alone who will be working along with
carrying out the studies. All of these factors play an important in my decision to study in a
college of United Kingdom.
CONCLUSION
On the basis of the above report, it can be stated that United Kingdom is one of the most
prestigious countries in terms of providing education the students of different countries. Also,
there are various benefits studying higher education from UK.
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