Tag Archives: study abroad
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November 11, 2016 12:43 pm |
“Study abroadā is no longer novel in todayās world. The term has become associated with some unpleasant reports and may even be a liability. Questions such as āHowās the real life on that side?ā and āIs it really a better decision to study abroad?ā always bother people who have made the decision that I did….
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January 14, 2015 9:42 pm |
Written by a former student in one of Shanghaiās best high schools – Shanghai High School, this article shares his experience as a Wharton alum and someone who has worked with top US firms. What does excellence mean? How to stick to oneās goal and achieve his/her dreams when people around you arenāt supportive? You…
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January 14, 2015 8:55 pm |
For many foreign students in the U.S., the No.1 goal to achieve (in addition to excellent academic performance) is probably to mingle with the natives. Frankly speaking, adapting to American culture isnāt easy for people who come from a very different cultural background ā say if you grew up in China where conformism is preferred…
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December 24, 2014 2:32 pm |
by Vincent Vincent, former intern with IntroAmerica, shares his experience studying at GA Tech. āIt takes steps to measure the distance between reality and dream,ā said Vincentās high school teacher to him. But it takes Vincent years to finally understand what it takes to achieve his dream. What normally happens at an orientation in a…
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December 19, 2014 4:51 am |
Who doesnāt want tuition-free education from top-notch universities such as NYU? (Sidenote: the university also provides a monthly stipend in the amount of $200 to each student!) What about working 560 hours per semester in exchange for free education? I know, I know ā all these information must have left you totally flabbergasted just like…
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December 3, 2014 11:59 pm |
People believe that as long as you are in an English-speaking environment or you watch America tv shows constantly, then youāll pick up English really quickly. While those are true statements to some extent, thereās something more important for every language learner to acknowledge before spending too much time on America soap opera: the learning…
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November 25, 2014 6:12 pm |
What does abroad education mean to international students? Better English language skills or higher education degree? Both. Perhaps the most important lesson is less obvious, because itās all about changing the way international students think, perceive and act. Studying abroad equips students with essential skills such as surviving in a foreign environment, fighting for the…
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