Without a doubt, international students will encounter many cultural differences. Class work standards may be different from your home country, and classroom etiquette may differ quite a bit, than what you are used to. These cultural differences may, in some cases, affect or interfere with studies.
Although college is challenging, I am going to succeed by using advice from experts, by developing strategies, and by taking advantage of the benefits offered by my college. Since I am From Iran, I know college will be challenging. I moved in to the U.S. to continue my education. I have a bachelor degree in Microbiology, and I would like to achieve a doctorate of Physiotherapy. For entering the Physiotherapy school, I need to take the GRE test, and it requires college-level English and math. I do not have to worry about my math because I passed college math and my math math skills are good. The only area that I need to focus on is my English. Therefore, I registered in college to improve my English and to get ready for the GRE and what comes next. This semester I have much to accomplish. I have to work on my writing, speaking, grammar, and learn how to communicate and become part of this society and learn about the culture and history of the United …show more content…
I always studied wherever and whenever I wanted, and maybe this is why I was never in the top of my class. By reading the first chapter of ENF1. I learned a lot about how to become a successful student, how to focus on something, and the importance of the place where I study. It should be quiet with proper light, so I can focus. Even my professor, Mrs. Dubbé, made me realize my learning skills. Now I know that if I want to learn something properly, I have to read and write it down, and even include movements when I want to memorize something. I also learned that the most effective student should be motivated, selective, active, and have a
Although college is challenging, I am going to succeed by using advice from experts, by developing strategies, and by taking advantage of the benefits offered by my college. Since I am From Iran, I know college will be challenging. I moved in to the U.S. to continue my education. I have a bachelor degree in Microbiology, and I would like to achieve a doctorate of Physiotherapy. For entering the Physiotherapy school, I need to take the GRE test, and it requires college-level English and math. I do not have to worry about my math because I passed college math and my math math skills are good. The only area that I need to focus on is my English. Therefore, I registered in college to improve my English and to get ready for the GRE and what comes next. This semester I have much to accomplish. I have to work on my writing, speaking, grammar, and learn how to communicate and become part of this society and learn about the culture and history of the United …show more content…
I always studied wherever and whenever I wanted, and maybe this is why I was never in the top of my class. By reading the first chapter of ENF1. I learned a lot about how to become a successful student, how to focus on something, and the importance of the place where I study. It should be quiet with proper light, so I can focus. Even my professor, Mrs. Dubbé, made me realize my learning skills. Now I know that if I want to learn something properly, I have to read and write it down, and even include movements when I want to memorize something. I also learned that the most effective student should be motivated, selective, active, and have a