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The untold stories of students in foreign countries

It's all glory and glamour when family and friends celebrate the send-off party of their son/daughter, who is going to further his/ her studies in a nation far from home. Parents/ guardians invest a lot in their education, hoping that their effort and funds will bear consumable fruits one day.

Before the actual journey, advice from almost everyone is heard, and the student is always reminded of the struggles the parents/ guardians go through to give out the best. The student is always reminded to focus on studies, which is the core business, and stay in touch with God always. The best and worst side of the nation to be visited is always mentioned, and a student is meant to understand that choices have consequences.

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