I Am An International Student - 945 Words

A language learning process does not only include learning communication skills but learning about others and yourself. It is about understanding the culture in depth and accepting the diversity of the world. The ‘Asia Languages (Japanese) In-Country Course’ offers a great learning experience for developing Japanese language skills in context. My family has always been interested in travelling. Since I was five, we have been travelling to Japan, Vietnam, Philippines and China and explored different cultures. These experiences allowed me to have a particular interest in English and Japanese languages, which led me to study at a language specialist school in Korea, majoring in English and minoring in Japanese. This inspired me to consider using different languages as well as becoming a cultural bridge as a significant part of my future career. I am an international student from South Korea studying Bachelor of Education (Primary and Middle) at the University of South Australia. After completing the high school education in Australia, I have decided to pursue my education in Australia to become the best teacher I can be to make a genuine difference to students’ lives. I am currently studying Japanese as my minor and hope to teach both Japanese and EAL (English as an Additional Language) in the future. As a future educator, I would like to return the support I have received from the teachers to my students, especially students from diverse backgrounds. I believe going throughShow MoreRelatedI Am An International Student994 Words   |  4 PagesTianyu wang 1/28/2016 Journal 1 I am an international student , I come from China, when I study the English this language, I noticed that there are a lot of words for example, fisherman, bossy, feisty and emotional. Feisty means to describe she is full of energy but with the implication thatof she is aggressive. Why isn’t there is not other kinds of words to describe men? I am not a feminist. Before I came to America, I have never heard of this word, may be because I come from China, which is a veryRead MoreI Am An International Student1384 Words   |  6 Pageschanged my perspective and the way I look at things around me. As I started to register for summer classes and take a look into the subjects that would be available during the summer, Organization Environment in Higher Education attracted my attention. Although, at the same time I was afraid that this subject would be only about the American environment. This was in my opinion my biggest hurdle; I have a really poor background about it since I am an international student. However, after reading the syllabusRead MoreI Am An International Student932 Words   |  4 Pagesself-development opportunities that will definitely help me in my career. Since I will be working in the consulting industry, the communication skills are very important to succeed in this field. You have to work with the C-Suite level executives and constantly present to them your analysis and strategies. The communication skills are critical to convince these clients of your recommendations to specific business issue. During this course, I learnt a lot about myself, my strengths and weaknesses and a developedRead MoreI Am An International Student And English1063 Words   |  5 PagesLast Tuesday, I had a meeting with my professor Ms. Barbara Jean Halls on her office CA-1115, Department of English. I visited her during regular office hours, before my next class at 5:30 pm on that day. She is my instructor who teaches me in a class APPLIED GRAMMAR III Section 180 Spring Semester 2016. Because I am an international student and English is a second language so that I have many problems with English for studying. In the interview, we discussed some issues about the way to improveRead MoreI Am An International Student From India1445 Words   |  6 Pageswith? I am an international student from India. I spent two years at an international residential school. After graduating from high school, I was exploring my options of going to college in North America and I went on to finalize Knox College. During my freshman year fall term in 2014, I was under the impression that since I have been to an international school in India, I would have a competitive advantage in transitioning to an American institution. However, that was not the case and I was completelyRead MoreI Am An International Student From South Korea929 Words   |  4 PagesI am an international student from South Korea. As a first-year international student, English language and American culture are my weakness in my academic life. Especially, I had a lack of American culture such as manner. I took the ENG 194 class to improve my academic writing skill for my future writing works and know the American culture. Moreover, in this class, I wanted to know that something practical knowledges about how to apply for a job in the United States of America. Because one of myRead MoreI Am An International Student Attending University Of Texas1846 Words   |  8 PagesI am an international student attending University of Texas at Arlington. It is my second semester here. I am getting used to with the American educational system and culture. So far, I feel positive about it and I think I am excelling. My first semester was however a total cultural shock. Being a business major wanting to pursue career in accounting, I wanted to take Accounting, Business, Economics and Finances classes but I was forced into taking Astronomy, History, Communication and English classesRead MoreI Am An International Student From Dongying, Shandong Province, China892 Words   |  4 PagesI am an international student from Dongying, Shandong Province, China. Dongying is a beautiful city with the Yellow River running through. It is named one of the six most beautiful wetlands in China. As is known, Confucianism is an important part of Chinese culture. I grew up in a traditional Chinese family and my father taught me lots of etiquette. For example, I am not allowed to address elder members disrespectfully by their names or eat befor e the elder members start eating. Taking back is consideredRead MoreMy Identity And Representation : I Am An International Student At Arizona State University1861 Words   |  8 Pagesof all, I am an international student at Arizona State University, so my life in the United State could not live without friends, family support and other outside social groups. Living by myself in other country, I have to face a lot problem in every single day, that is the main reason for me to take a part it and join them. I belong with many social groups, and those groups relate to my life and changed my identity, in each group I represent different role and things. Primarily, I am a part ofRead MoreThe Position Of Assistant Professor Of Socio Cultural Foundations Of Education At Miami University997 Words   |  4 PagesI am writing to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education at Miami University, which I found at the Chronicle of Higher Education. I am currently a PhD candidate at the University of Wyoming in the College of Education, where I am nearing completion of my dissertation investigating international students’ English language issues, perceived discrimination, and intent to persist at the university. I expect to defend my dissertation in October of 2016