Band 7: Describe a difficult decision that you made. You should say: - What the decision was about - What the different options were - Why it was a difficult decision And explain what you learned from the experience. (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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In my opinion, the most difficult decision I had to make was probably applying to universities outside of Saudi Arabia. I had the option to either study in Saudi Arabia and finish my education here to obtain a medical degree, or I could study abroad and earn my medical degree there. It was difficult because studying abroad meant I would have to leave my family and take on my own responsibilities, becoming an independent person, which was challenging since I hadn't experienced this before; it was all new to me. The consequences of my decision included gaining independence, going on my own, and having no one to rely on.

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In my opinion, the most difficult decision I had to make was probably applying outside for university. I had options to either study in Saudi Arabia and finish my education here and have a medical degree but I also, the other option I had was to study outside and get my medical degree from there. It was difficult because setting outside means I have to leave my family here and have my own responsibilities and be an independent person, which is difficult probably because I haven’t experienced this, it’s all new to me. The consequences of my decision probably include being independent, going on my own, having no one to rely on. Yes.

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