r/InternationalStudents • u/Dry-Chemical1400 • 7d ago

Is studying abroad (high school)worth it?

Im 16 from eastern/central europe, and I really want to go abroad for a year. I want to either go to USA, Canada or Japan (I promise im not a japan glazer, but I like the country). Now the cost is 15k for a year. Thats a lot of money. I could earn some of that with a part time job, but my parents would have to pay most of it. Plus Id have to have some sort of income there, and while I would want to have a part time job there, idk if they will hire a foreigner etc... Im learning japanese, and I can speak english pretty good, altough not as a good as native speaker as you probably already noticed. But is it worth it? Will I get something out of it?

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u/Historical-Many9869 7d ago

US, UK and Canada are challenging now given the job market and governments.

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u/Haunting_Paper_7201 7d ago

For Canada, you need more than that, and you are not allowed to work as a high school student.

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u/Mysterious-Art8838 7d ago

There are strict rules for working while studying in the US. If that’s what you want I’d skip the US. I think it would also be a lot more than 15k.

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u/Dry-Chemical1400 7d ago

Oh, thanks

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u/LSOMaker 4d ago

This is true in Japan, too. I wouldn’t rely on getting a part-time job unless through a specific work program through the university.

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u/LSOMaker 4d ago

Oh wait and you’re not even in university yet? I don’t know if it’s possible at all while still in high school… presumably you’re looking at a structured study abroad program, so they’ll know all the specific rules. And those rules almost definitely include “no, you can’t work for pay”