How is the life of a college student in one country similar or different to other countries? Students from Venezuela feel fortunate to live in an incredible environment that is one of the 17 most biodiverse countries on the planet. That is something different from Bangladeshi students, who must take precautions at home due to the environmental degradation that the country is experiencing. Venezuelan and Bangladeshi college students may appear to have the same type of college life, but their experiences are different in aspects like living near the university, spending free-time, and having formal relationships with professors.
Studying at a university in Venezuela is a very important experience for students because they begin to live for themselves and fulfill their goals. Depending on where the students in Venezuela go to college, they either live at home or rent an apartment in the city with other students or rent a room in a family’s house near to the university. For example, when they rent a room in a family’s house, they are required to follow many rules like getting home early. It is uncommon that they can invite friends or classmates. In addition, parents are responsible for paying expenses, and it is unusual for students to work while studying. Venezuelan students know how to enjoy their free time.
They are almost on the beach every weekend. After classes they like to exercise in the park, go biking, or go hiking in the mountains with friends. Students also like to go to the mall or go to the cinema to enjoy watching movies that are in season with their friends or family. At universities, students have formal relationships with their professors. While students spend time on campus, they keep in close communication with their professors to discuss assignments or participate in programs that are conducted at the university under the supervision and motivation of the professors. Overall, Venezuelan students enjoy their colleges, accumulating experiences before beginning their professional life.
In contrast, universities in Bangladesh are an important opportunity for students in which they can achieve experiences and dreams. In Bangladesh, students move to the city for a better education. They also live close to the university just like the students from Venezuela. While they study, the government pays for their accommodation or housing. Unlike Venezuelan students, Bangladeshi students and their families do not have to worry about rent. In addition, Bangladeshi students who receive government help are more focused on completing their education and do not need to work. Students normally spend their free time with friends. Because Bangladesh has a different environment compared to Venezuela’s, Bangladeshi students only do indoor activities like movies and gatherings. They also like to study together at the library after school due to the fact that there they are more focused on their education and because of their environmental limitations at home. The relationship between students and professors is very formal. They only communicate with professors for class work and are not socially similar to Venezuelans. Bangladeshi students are more dominated by their teachers. Unlike Venezuelan teachers, they are strict but teach their students autonomy.
In conclusion, Venezuelans and Bangladeshis during their lives as students seem to have a similar university lifestyle, but when the environment is compared with the activities of the student’s daily life, everything changes regarding their interests in how they use their free time. Between where the students live and how they make relationships with professors, their day to day lives are very different. Although when you look at the details, they all have one thing in common. All of the students are trying to better themselves and get an education to succeed in a diverse world.
