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    Finally‚ travel enables you to see some of the famous tourist spots and landmarks in the world which‚ otherwise‚ would only be experienced second hand through books and the Internet. As for some of the disadvantages‚ these involve suffering from homesickness‚ if you are in a foreign country for any length of time. Then there is the disadvantage of incurring unforeseen travel expenses when you may not have budgeted for this. For people who do not speak the language of the country they are in there is

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    their motherland. That is they have lived in two countries‚ having a better understanding of their motherland. However‚ studying abroad also has several disadvantages. First and foremost‚ they will get some psychological problems. For example‚ homesickness and loneliness‚ they are far away from family and friends‚ and they have fewer chances to communicate with parents. What’s more‚ they are lacking of understanding of other people’s cultural background. They are unfamiliar with the new country‚

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    Nowadays‚ with the globalization of markets and the huge expansion of global business‚ hiring an international employee has become a very important factor as it allows a company to diversify its profile. Different cultures and nationalities in a same working environment can create an interesting mixture of ideas and have the company produce something that stands out from its competitors. Indeed‚ expatriates give many advantages that local workers do not have. Expatriates also have advantages working

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    Conflict can reveal unexpected qualities in an Individual * Consider how conflict tests people’s characters and the way in which people’s choices in conflict situations reveal aspects of their character that might not otherwise be revealed. * Najaf does not surprise himself or his family so much as he surprises the reader with regards to his qualities. It is surprising to read of an individual whose overriding response to conflict is one of compassion and whose faith in God never falters

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    Disadvantages of studying abroad essay Introduction Education is very important in life. Pursuing studies abroad has been the most plausible trend nowadays for the purpose of gaining international exposures and experiential learning’s. Such experience contributes in getting the best education so as to acquire the best knowledge and to obtain opportunities for employment. While also developing the individual’s adaptability and independence‚ studying abroad expands the horizon of the students and

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    Comparison of American and International Students The British Council.‚ 1999. Studying and living in the UK: a guide for international students and visitors. Plymouth: The British Council. Thurber‚ C‚ A.‚ Walton‚ E‚ A.‚ 2007. Preventing and Treating Homesickness. Child Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America‚ 16 (4). pp. 843–858. UCL.‚ 2010. Problems for International Students [online]. Available at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/personaltutors/helpingstudents/commonproblems/international [Accessed 25 February

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    Everyone is raised in their own ethnic surroundings. This is mainly based upon the ethnicity to which one belongs‚ the type of parents by which one is brought up‚ or the “Americanization” of parents from another culture. An individual informs others of their cultural standards through their actions‚ their initiative‚ their respect of family‚ and their futuristic thinking. These aspects build up one’s personality and lifestyle. In “Indian Father’s Plea”‚ the father desires his son to have a good

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    Often applied to politicians‚ the term _______ suggests hiding one’s feelings while obscuring or "spinning" facts. Answer ( D)      A. vacillate B. simulate C. dissimulate D. dissemble Which word is spelled correctly? Answer ( D)      A. Supprise B. Suddeness C. Judgemant D. Privilege Which word is spelled correctly? Answer (A)      A. supersede B. supersead C. superceed D. superseed   A trite statement is called a(an) Answer ( D)      A. euphony. B. anodyne.

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    actually lived in Africa. In this poem you sense Bennett longing to be back in her homeland and her sense of connection even after being disconnected for so long. The immense feelings of homesickness resonate throughout the poem. It must have been difficult for Bennett to feel such a great amount of homesickness while also having to assimilate to an American culture that treated her as if she was a second class citizen as if her ancestors did not build America off of their backs. Bennett does an

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    New York City‚ along with other school districts‚ does not allow students to bring their cell phones to school. Since 2006‚ Mayor Michael Bloomberg has banned the use of cell phones in New York City public schools. As a result‚ according to reports by public radio station WNYC‚ The New York Post‚ and other organizations‚ some New York City public school students are paying $1 a day to store their cell phones at local stores or trucks. While that fee may sounds like pocket change‚ it amounts to over

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