Read the text. Choose

from (A—J) the one which best fits each space (1—

Every year, thousands of international students

consider studying abroad 1) _____ with the hope of better educational and work

opportunities in the future. However, no matter whether you are looking for

online associate degrees, an MBA, or language courses, obtaining a university

education requires 2) _____ to make sure the experience is right for you.

Looking to improve your language skills, 3)_____ to attend a school? More and

more universities 4) _____ are offering opportunities for students to obtain

degrees online (distance education) from the comfort of their own homes, and

many of these institutions are accredited, meaning 5) _____ .

If you decide to take language courses online

(or any subject for that matter), be sure to evaluate the benefits of studying

online 6) _____. The advantages of studying online are that the costs are

usually lower, you can study at your own pace, and you have access to the

materials 24-hours-a-day 7) _____ in the world. However, you won't get the

human interaction of meeting people face to face like you would 8) _____.

On the other hand, the advantages of going

overseas may include day-today opportunities to learn a new culture, meet new

friends

 9) _____

and chances to see different parts of the world. However,

there may be a number of disadvantages for some including expense, time away

from one's school, family, or work life, and the challenge of adapting to a new

culture and way of life.

Whatever you do, consider a distance education

programme 10) _____ , whether it is within your budget, and equally important,

whether it provides you with opportunities to grow beyond the classroom through

cultural and educational activities.