One possible version:

Dear Jim,

I am glad that you have an interest in this phenomenon. With more and more high school students choosing to study abroad, people’s views on the trend are divided.

Many students and education agencies advocate its advantages. They claim that studying abroad can not only help students learn English well, but also provide them with good opportunities to travel around the English-speaking countries and start to live an independent life.

On the other hand, many others have a negative attitude. They believe that lots of students studying abroad are actually suffering from the difficulties in communication, which in turn makes them lead a lonely life. What’s worse, some students lack the skills in looking after themselves.

Personally, I prefer students to study abroad after receiving their bachelor’s degrees at home, because it is the necessary life skills and higher English level that guarantee a successful study.

Best regards,

Li Hua

One possible version:

Dear Jim,

I am glad that you have an interest in this phenomenon. With more and more high school students choosing to study abroad, people’s views on the trend are divided.

Many students and education agencies advocate its advantages. They claim that studying abroad can not only help students learn English well, but also provide them with good opportunities to travel around the English-speaking countries and start to live an independent life.

On the other hand, many others have a negative attitude. They believe that lots of students studying abroad are actually suffering from the difficulties in communication, which in turn makes them lead a lonely life. What’s worse, some students lack the skills in looking after themselves.

Personally, I prefer students to study abroad after receiving their bachelor’s degrees at home, because it is the necessary life skills and higher English level that guarantee a successful study.

Best regards,

Li Hua