The significant benefits of immigration

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hana Taher, a medical student from Egypt. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European Sting’s one.

In the fast-paced world that we live in today, we are forced to live in a constant fight or flight mood for our future, while still living in the present. Hoping for a brighter future, this has necessitated for some of us to unfortunately migrate whether temporarily or even permanently.

Through migration endless obstacles will come along the way; Nevertheless, the broad interconnection that was thankfully created by the current technology, has opened a door for acceptance, inclusion, and equity for everyone regardless of their differences.

Utopia is a goal we strive for; however, it is not guaranteed. Yet, in our case, there are ways to work for it.  Firstly and most importantly, is to acknowledge the importance of migration and understand its benefits which greatly outweigh the drawbacks. (HOW TO “SOLVE” MIGRATION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE) To elaborate, an emigrate is like a walking ball of creativity, owing to their diverse backgrounds, which led them to be wired differently; therefore, they will think outside the box. (Legrain, 2008).  Furthermore, the global variation allows for the enhancement and growth of economies, preciously through labor. (HOW TO “SOLVE” MIGRATION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE)

Next off, we have equity which is a pillar for not only, the stability of any country; but also, for increasing safe migration rate and reducing or even eliminating illegal immigration. To illustrate, this can be done by changing policies in favor of easing the accessibility for migration. Meaning, by enhancement of chances for education, employment and stability for immigrants. (HOW TO “SOLVE” MIGRATION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE)  

Ending this, with a dream that this article can give an insight about the benefits of migration; which are not only, for the immigrant but also for the country that is willing to accept the seekers for their settlement in it.

References 

How to “Solve” migration: A practical guide. OIM Oficina Regional para Centroamérica, Norteamérica y el Caribe. (n.d.). https://rosanjose.iom.int/en/blogs/how-solve-migration-practical-guide

Legrain , P. (2008, June). Diversity through migration. Civil Service College, Singapore. https://knowledge.csc.gov.sg/world-cities-summit-issue/diversity-through-migration/#:~:text=is%20often%20ignored.-,VALUE%20OF%20DIVERSITY,are%20more%20determined%20to%20succeed

About the author

This is Hana who is an enthusiastic and a workaholic third year medical student. Despite, her endless love for medicine, her identity does not revolve only around it. For example, she has a passion for writing and she has wrote couple of articles in her university’s magazine; two of them got released, rest are still in the process. Fun fact, Hana loves Turkish shows and she actually taught herself Turkish mostly by watching shows. She is not fluent; however she knows how to speak the language, write and read a little bit.