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writes:I was just wondering if anyone has had the experience of moving abroad too study away from family.I'm asking this because my relationship with my family has never been a good one and has got worse these past few years since coming out to my mother.I really have my heart set on this and I would love too follow this route (all I need is to get my B's in English and Maths) and I would love to know other peoples experiences and suggestions as to what to do.I'm currently in my last year of high and just applying to sixth form to study the IB(International baccalaureate) in the Uk and possible wanting to study in Canada or America.(I have cousins in America)Any advice or criticisms would be extremely welcome and I would love to hear your responses.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 November 2011): From the moment I found out about studying abroad when I was fourteen my heart was set on it, and for years I looked into it, my grades were always excellent, but I just could not afford it. So instead, in my last year of school, we hosted a student from Austria, an 18 year old male, and I have to say, it really is a worthwhile experience, if you can do it, and if you want to do it, work hard for it and make it happen!You can learn so much about another culture, and not to mention teach others about your culture. You will meet a lot of amazing friends, and pretty much make a new family. And if your relationship with your family has been a little rocky, something like this might really pull you back together, you will obviously feel homesick, and they will miss you, time apart can be really good for mending relationships.Goodluck!
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reader, aunt honesty  +, writes (1 November 2011):
 If your heart is set on going abroad well then my advice is to study hard and go for it. It may not be for everyone, but travelling is a great experience while you are still young and you get to meet new people from a different upbringing as yourself. Just think long and hard about it and ask yourself can you see yourself being away from home for a long period of time without getting homesick. Just because you and your mum is not that close is not a reason to pack up and leave to go to the other side of the world. But personally I travelled and it was the best thing that I could ever have done. Really it is your choice to make.
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