It is not easy to be international student in Malaysia?

It is not easy to be international students in Malaysia or in any other country, there are some issue that makes it hard for international students to study abroad. The issues like fluctuation of the exchange rate, homesick, difference in the system of the education and also the language. 

Fluctuation of the exchange rate

The exchange rate fluctuates time to time in Malaysia, the fluctuation of the exchange rate has some advantages and also disadvantages. International students have to exchange their currency to US dollars in their own country and then exchange US dollar to Malaysian Ringgit. Sometimes when the US dollar gets strong against Ringgit Malaysia then it benefits the International students because they can get more Ringgit for their US dollars. There are some days when the Ringgit gets really strong as high as 2.85 or 2.90, when the ringgit is this strong it is very expensive for International students to study in Malaysia.  This is one the reason why it is hard to be international student in Malaysia.
What should you do when the ringgit is too strong against US dollar?
International students should try to minimize their spending, it is not advised to buy electronic gadget at this time because it will be expensive. They have to use their money wisely which is pay for tuition fees, accommodation and also food only.

Homesick

Homesick is common among the international students, most of the international students miss their homes for about 2 months after they arrive Malaysia, but once they get use to Malaysia they start loving it here. The international students also start having homesick after about a year, this is very good indication to give a visit to their home town. Homesick is when the students miss their family, friends and their home town. Homesick is also one the reason why it is hard to be international student in Malaysia.

Difference in educational system

The educational system is different in most of the countries, and when these students from abroad come to study in Malaysia it makes it very hard for them to cope or perform in their studies. Some of the students have graduated from High school in their country and when they come to Malaysia they can study in Bachelor Degree without studying in Foundation, but it is highly recommended that their study foundation even that they can start in Bachelor Degree. Foundation is preparation for Degree, students that have graduated from Foundation will be able to do well in their studies when they are studying in Bachelor Degree.

Language difficulties in studying in Malaysia

Language difficulties is one of the biggest issue in studying in Malaysia and there is nothing international students can do about it. In Malaysia they are a lot of different languages spoken among the Malaysians such as Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Cantonese, Chinese Hokkien, Bahasa Malayu, and Tamil languages. When international students tries to hang out with the Malaysians they will be speaking in their own languages which is hard for the international students to hang out with them.
What should you do?
International students should focus more on English language, and not worry about the Malayans speaking in their own language because they can speak in their own language and it will be unethical for international students to request from them to speak in English among them. If the international students have extra time to learn they should learn Bahasa Malayu because it is easier to learn and it is widely spoken in Malaysia.

Conclusion

In conclusion it is hard to be international student in any other countries, but these kinds of difficulties are the start of being responsible and independent as an individual person. International students should be careful with their actions , they must not make any problems in Malaysia, because they came to Malaysia to study. International students should understand the reason why they came to Malaysia and also try their best to get good grades in their studies.