BEING AN INTERNATINAL STUDENT

International Students in the USA

From the tongue of the presenter:'I'm beginning 21st century and the world's becoming every year more independent.The ultimate educational value to students for soon at least for some fortunate undergraduate years living and learning in another country is no longer a fantasy.In 2008 more than 24.600 international students came to America to nurse themselves what our educational system had to offer.As knew we tell us we're living in a global society.'Then video watchers run into three people who's experiencing international student life.
Firstly,I want to introduce them: Linxi Du is a sophomore of International Theather Production Section.She is from China.Second student is Krishna Oedjaghir from Netherland. Her branch is sociology and she is a freshman. The last is Arata Doba from Japan and he is a junior.He is studying at Business Management.
The reasons why these students chose to study in America are really interesting. According to Linxi in China,it is harder than America to get in the major since you should choose the major in highschool long before you start to college life. Also, American schools offer more oppurtinuties to practice. Krishna says:'It has a very different eduction system than the European Education System.What a big difference is the American education system based on creativity and team work which I personally like to do and that's basically what caught my interest to come to America and try to get my degree here,in kind of the environment I prefer.' Arata went to highschool both in England and Canada so he got used to study in foreign countries.
From different corners of the World how did they hear about Ohio Northern University? Linxi found the university from programs which are very widespread in China.The programs like agencies help you to find where you want to go.They provide the information you need.
Krishna says:'When I was looking for a university in America,I approached my grandfather.Because he has been living in USA for 22 years now and he has a friend who graduated from Ohio.They recommended him to put me at Ohio since it is a small university.It is a lot easier for me to get used to the new culture that she's coming in.'
The thoughts about their home country are explained objectively.According to the Japanese student,his home country's educational system is quite different comparing to USA.In Japan students need to take an entrance at that time you've already chose your major and you cannot change your major.Krishna's dislike is the unflexibility of the education system.It is very strict.They give you books,plans,etc. and this is it. In American education system you have a little bit flexibility and have got to do much more things besides studying for your degree.
Students illustrates why they like ONU.Linxi likes the life there and the small town.She really likes the spirit there.Arata likes classes for being small and he thinks in small classes communication is easy.It is really supportive for the faculty members.
The money you spend on studying at ONU depends on students,faculties,etc. I found Krishna's clarification much more clear.She thinks it is around 3400 dollars , including boarding,room cost, plane,all the things you pay for.
The biggest benefit of studying in the US changes from person to person.Linxi thinks she knows American culture better since she found some differences.For instance,the American are used to use dry machines but in China people just hang the clothes outside and they smell really good.Krishna says I have so much experience.She thinks it is priceless and she has created a new goal in her life since she came to America.This is especially because of certain influences she got from college and from the new people she met there.Arata likes Amerikan people.He founds them outgoing,socialable.In Japan people emphasize on indirect communication,in the US you have to have direct communication which is much easier.
Culture shock refers to the anxiety and feelings (of surprise, disorientation, uncertainty, confusion, etc.) felt when people have to operate within a different and unknown culture or social environment such as a foreign country.All the students introduced to you have experienced a culture shock in someways.The most impressive one was Linxi's comment. She thought the first time her feet touched the land ,she was in a big glass bottle.She can speak or hear but not really touch it.If one breaks the glasses, it is awesome.
I would love to study in the US. I am interested in differences such as culture , language , cuisine.However ,I feel I can find lots of things strange and that can make me afraid of studying abroad.I have the courage to deal with it, if this way goes to my dreams. I especially want to eradicate the taboos about Turkish life. I think achieving this is worth to take some risks.