Lim Hui Hong

Study in foreign country

1. More independent.
Wise in managing their finances.
Currency rate in US/UK is high
Careful in their expenditure
Doing part time job
Walking instead of taking public transport
Buying second hand goods/clothes
Develop your own abilities and hone your own skills.
Prepare meals for yourself
Do all the household chores in your hostel such sweeping the
floor, washing the clothes etc.

2. Expose to new culture

Wider perspective or more varied experiences on others belief and
lives
Empathise more and this helps to mould ones personalities
and character such as being more tolerant and understanding.
Learn and develop their good habit
In Japan: Punctuality, Respect, Courtersy and taking pride of
their work.
However, the culture of clubbing, drinking, LGBT etc.

Study locally

3. The quality of local education of higher learning has improved.

On par with international standard.
Well-known public universities like University Malaya and a lot
of private universities like Taylor University.
Offer a wide range of courses such as medical, education, law,
business, engineering, science, mathematics etc.
Offer different level of course: diploma, undergraduate &
postgraduate.
The teaching staffs in local universities are qualified, experienced and
competent in their respective field.
Become a hub of education for many foreign students.
Foreign student: expose to their culture, respect each other,
promote good relationship, promote the economics of the
country.
Produce many successful people who can contribute to the
society.
4. Save costs
Tuition fees in local universities are more affordable.
Reduce parents burden.
Got scholarship from the universities
Apply PTPTN (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi) to loan
money for tertiary education purpose.
Expenses of studying locally will be less expensive.
The cost of living nowadays is high.
The expenses for tuition fees, accommodations, meals in
Malaysia are definitely cheaper than overseas.
Not affected by the currency rate.
Doing part time job in our own country is more easier.
No need to spend on flight ticket.