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Moving abroad (Vocabulary and Ideas)

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MOVING ABROAD

Directly related words and phrases

  • Move abroad
    Move to a foreign country
    Move overseas

Other words and phrases that can be used when writing or speaking on this topic

  • Host country
    Destination country
  • Alien surroundings
  • Native country
Reasons for moving abroad
  • Better job opportunities
  • Better education opportunities

Positives of moving abroad
  • Exposure to the world; Expanding one's horizons -- essential in today's globalized world
  • Beneficial for the future of a person and their family
  • Usually better standard of living
Negatives of moving abroad
  • Personal relationships may suffer.
    The bonds with family and friends left behind may weaken with time.
    This includes long-distance romantic relationships.
  • Those who move abroad may feel homesick and lonely. This may lead to serious mental health issues.
  • Cut off from one's cultural and traditional roots
  • A cultural shock
  • Stressful to adapt to alien surroundings, especially during the initial period
  • In some cases, parents leave behind their young children, usually with their grandparents. Staying away from parents during the formative years could leave a considerable impact on the psyche of the young impressionable minds.

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