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Pro: Discovering new cultures -

We will inevitably encounter the culture of the place we move to when we live there, whether it be how people speak, eat, or any other custom.

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Con: It can be a shock -

It's a double edge sword when it comes to discovering a new culture. The reality is that sometimes you really might not like aspects of it.

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Pro: Making new friends -

This one will come easier for some people than others. If you're lucky enough to meet some great friends abroad, they may be friends for life.

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Con: It's expensive -

Chances are you're moving somewhere that's a bigger city and more expensive. There's also switching insurance, travel costs, finding a place to live, and much more.

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Pro: Improving your quality of life -

You may be moving for the weather, for better work opportunities, or even for the safety of your family, for example.

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Con: You may not exactly fit in -

At times it's going to be hard to fit in where you move, no matter who you are.

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Pro: Learning and growing as a person -

There's nothing as mentally challenging as not knowing a language and trying to slip into the social fabric of a new community. But it will help you grow.

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Con: Homesickness -

This is inevitable. Virtually nobody moves abroad and doesn't experience this at some point. The good news, though, is that it fades.

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Pro: You can study abroad -

If you've ever wanted to study a subject abroad to get another perspective on it, there would be no better time to do it than when you're there.

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Con: You'll have to say goodbye -

Saying goodbye to most of the things (including friendships) that you've built in your life can be heartbreaking. But most of it will be there when you return.

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Pro: Learning a language -

Depending on where you're going, this may not be an option. It may also mean discovering some new slang or way of speaking your native language, which is fun too!

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Con: You'll struggle to communicate -

Maybe you're fluent in that language, but you still might not be fluent in the ways of the people you will encounter.

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Pro: It might pay the bills -

Moving abroad means that you are not only improving your skill set by working and learning with new people, but you also may discover some seriously good opportunities.

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Con: You may get lost in every sense -

With modern Google Maps, it can be pretty hard to physically get lost. Sometimes, however, this will still happen. And maybe you'll feel lost in a spiritual sense too.

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Pro: Gaining perspective -

You will learn to let go of certain things and your problems at home when you realize how big the world is.

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Con: Stress and anxiety -

You will probably feel more intense feelings of stress and anxiety when you arrive in a new city to set up an entirely new life.

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Pro: Discovering new interests and hobbies -

Maybe the reason you're not extremely passionate about something is simply that your true passion wasn't available to you where you were living before.

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Con: You can get stuck abroad -

Maybe there's nobody left to return home to. Maybe you run out of money. Maybe you get stuck abroad for legal reasons.

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Pro: You can have a fresh start -

Everybody deserves a fresh start now and again, and moving to another place makes it easier because no one knows you. You can reinvent yourself.

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Con: You will genuinely miss things back home -

This is true. If you're on the other side of the world, you are bound to miss a birthday or two.

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Pro: Trying new food -

Food is life! There's nothing better than discovering a new favorite dish.

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Con: It might not be as good as you expect -

You might actually meet people, start a job, find a place to live, but still feel like things aren't that much better than they were at home.

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Pro: Discovering yourself -

Struggles help us learn about ourselves. For instance, do we lose our temper or give up too easily?

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Con: It can make it difficult to find a steady partner -

When you move abroad and meet someone, how do you know you'll stay there? Will your partner move countries if you do? How long does the relationship last?

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Pro: Learning to adapt -

Adaptation is pretty much everything in life. It's essential for socialization and our careers, and moving abroad makes us better at it by throwing us in the deep end.

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Con: The bureaucracy -

This is true for all countries, and some countries more than others. Some seem impossible to navigate upon entry.

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Pro: Fun and enjoyment -

Overall, moving abroad, for people who aren't doing it out of complete necessity, is fun and enjoyable.

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See also: The pros and cons of moving to the countryside

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