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speak up; get involved in; adapt to; feel at home; set up; |
Xie Lei, whose (ambitious) is to set up a business in China, left for England six months ago to study global business as exchange student. Once in England, she found it not easy to adapt life there. For example, people there use a lot of words that she is not familiar with and they speak fast. So she had difficulty using public transport and (ask)for things she didn't know the English names for. It took her quite some time as well as great efforts to get used to the whole new life.
Academic requirements also confused her very much. She discussed how (write) an essay with her tutor. Following her tutor's advice, she read a lot and participated (active) in class though it was challenging in the beginning. The fact now she can give an attractive presentation in class even (surprise) herself. Nowadays she is more (confidence) and determined to put she is learning into practice when back in China.
The International Summer School of Scotland Welcomes You
Two sessions of the summer school
·Session One:July 4th—July 25th (This session is now full.)
·Session Two:July 28th—Aug. 18th (LIMITED PLACES STILL AVAILABLE)
If you would like our 2020 brochure, please send us your details by going to the enquiry(咨询) page. The International Summer School of Scotland offers high school students from all over the world (aged 13—18) the unique opportunity to combine learning and creative enrichment with action-packed adventures in the historic and picturesque seaside town of St Andrews during the summer break. The International Summer School of Scotland is a three-week program and due to such a high demand we are offering two sessions in 2020: Session 1 (4th July—25th July) and Session 2 (28th July—18th August).
Summer School Programs
The International Summer School of Scotland prides itself on providing high-quality academic programs and exciting electives(选修课程). Students of the summer school create a personalized three-week program to suit both their academic needs and extra-curricular tastes. Each summer school student is able to choose one academic program and one elective course. Students at the summer school will also benefit from a broad range of inclusive activity programs. Whether it is exploring Scotland's beautiful capital city or learning kiteboarding on the sea, our summer school activity programs are designed to get every participant fully involved.
Moving to a foreign country is an amazing, life-changing experience. It's an opportunity to meet new people, make yourself completely involved in a different culture and possibly learn another language. However, before embarking on such an adventure, there are some practical decisions that need to be made. One such decision is choosing where to live.
For me, choosing to live with a French family was the best choice I made, and here is why.
Firstly, a family can show you around the city or town and help you settle in, stopping you from feeling lonely. When you're in a new environment with people you don't know and who are speaking a language you're still not fluent in, you might feel lost, tired and homesick—I know I did. However, my host family were wonderful and welcoming;they showed me which buses to take to get to work, cooked dinner for me so we could eat together, and took me with them on trips to the beach, the theatre and even a bullring. These were great opportunities to experience French culture and build relationships, which in turn helped me feel at home and welcome.
Moreover, living with French people has been beneficial to helping me improve my language skills. Being constantly exposed to authentic French conversation has allowed me to learn new phrases, widen my vocabulary and even improve my accent. My host family are happy to answer my questions and correct me when I say things wrong, which makes me a better and more confident French speaker.
Finally, the experience of living abroad is one that you will remember forever, and perhaps the friendships—like the memories—will also last. Your host family might become your friends for life. You might return for their birthdays, weddings, holidays, and many more things. I sincerely hope to remain in contact with my host family long after I leave France because when I was away from my friends and loved ones, they welcomed me and made me part of their family.
Are you planning to study a course from a foreign university? Well, these tips for studying abroad will make you feel at home in a new city.
Learn about the university.
When you decide to study abroad, it is important to research well. Instead, talk to people who have completed their studies from that country. This way you'll get some real information about the university you're applying for.
The more you speak to people, the more you'll end up driving the blues away. Communicating with others will truly be helpful. Not only will it make it easier for you to face personal interviews but also to interact with the local people and fellow students.
Keep a diary.
Most students feel that the time they spent abroad was the best time for their lives. What's the better way to keep those moments "alive" forever?
Be prepared for adjustments.
When you land up in a country with a culture that's completely different from yours, chances are that you'll experience some levels of culture shock.
Consider your stay abroad as an opportunity to discover a new culture and learn new things.
Know what to do in an emergency.
Get the details of the U. S. Embassy, including the phone number, and register(登记) yourself and your family members with the U. S. Embassy. This way you'll know whom to reach out to in case you're in an emergency.
A. Develop good communication skills.
B. Ensure you have all the documents.
C. However, don't let that discourage you.
D. Make sure that you know what to do in the face of emergency.
E. Keep in touch with your friends at home to avoid homesickness.
F. Don't just follow advertisements blindly to choose the university.
G. You can write down every little detail of the beautiful time when you study abroad.
On our way to the house, it was raining hard that we couldn't help wondering how long it would take (get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and (recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya (木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.
When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting (compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were (huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our weeklong stay, we (invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
