Studying abroad:
Studying abroad, in a completely unfamiliar environment, how to adapt and even integrate into the life of studying abroad as soon as possible is the first problem that every international student faces. In solving this problem, I will involuntarily seek the help of other China students. However, in this process, the inherent circle has gradually formed. PASS Base of Beijing Foreign Studies University suggests that in order to maximize the purpose of studying abroad, China students need to be more "open" and "show" themselves to their culture as locals. The overseas study base in Beiwai Pass put forward the following practical suggestions:
Reject otaku/otaku and get familiar with the local language and culture.
Language is the reason why many foreign students in China are closed to foreign cultures. When many foreign students first arrive abroad, they will be afraid of incorrect language expression and imprison themselves in the dormitory, wasting a good opportunity to learn a language from the outside world and improve their foreign language level quickly. China students should walk more, watch more and think more about the conversion between written English and everyday English. Only by increasing their understanding of local culture and confidence in language can they be more willing to make friends with foreigners. Walking in the street and looking at various buildings and shops is also an understanding of local culture. At the same time, shop signs and menus are also convenient learning tools. Similarly, when shopping, when you don't know the authentic statement, you can watch it when others buy it, and then imitate the dialogue. Understand the local people's speaking habits and improve them from the details. Soon, there will be essential improvement.
The establishment of friends circle
Many overseas students in China find that many China students are unwilling to participate in too many activities organized by non-Chinese, and they don't like to integrate into the social circle of non-Chinese, mainly because they think their way of thinking is different from that of their western classmates. But this attitude is very wrong. In order to avoid this situation, you should think about the topic before meeting foreign friends, and then tell yourself. With preparation, you won't be afraid to say something wrong when you meet. In addition, as an international student, you can meet foreign friends by introducing each other or participating in school club activities. Or, you can post on the school forum and find foreign friends who are interested in China culture or Chinese to solve this problem. Walking out of the inherent circle and taking the first step to communicate with foreign friends, in the process of cultural collision, it not only improves the quality of studying abroad, but also integrates into the culture of the host country.
Professional choice affects social mentality.
Zheng, a teacher from the PASS learning base of Beijing Foreign Studies University, said: Whether China students like to live in a "Chinese-style circle" depends on their age on the one hand and the professional courses they take on the other. Usually, students who prefer to participate in activities with classmates in their own country are mainly students who are studying in college preparatory courses and undergraduate courses. Most of them are young, leaving their parents for the first time to study and live in a foreign country. When they meet classmates who share the same breath, they will naturally become more dependent and feel safe. They usually like to study together in the library, eat together in restaurants and even travel together. This phenomenon is very common and normal. However, if students only live and study with their peers in China for a long time, their English level will improve slowly and the learning pressure will be great immediately. For British graduate students, "Chinese-style circle" activities will be relatively less, because their purpose of studying abroad is very clear, in order to feel the local culture and language atmosphere. People with relatively mature thinking and social skills will be more willing to make friends from different countries and get in touch with multiculturalism.
Business majors in British universities, including business administration, accounting, marketing, finance, international economy and trade, have always been the most popular majors for international students in China. There are more and more faces in China in class, and students and study partners of foreign students are inevitably from China, which weakens their awareness of using English to some extent and may limit their thinking. If you want to avoid this passive restriction, students might as well broaden their horizons and choose their favorite but relatively emerging majors, so that the people and knowledge they come into contact with during the learning process will be more brand-new.
Exercise helps to expand the social circle.
The reason why China students tend to rely too much on the "Chinese-style circle" life is that they lack self-confidence in their English level, and the culture they came into contact with and the concept education they received during their growth are not the same as those of British students, so they lack the same topics. Mr. Zheng, a student studying in PASS, Beijing Foreign Studies University, believes that China students want to better integrate into the social circle of British students. On the one hand, we can study with them and enhance friendship in various group discussions and cooperation. This will not only help them better understand the learning styles and habits of British students, but also lead to more thinking in the discussion, which will greatly promote their English conversation ability and self-expression ability. On the other hand, take part in more local cultural activities in Britain, join some clubs that local students and international students prefer on campus, such as literary clubs, opera associations and other organizations with strong cultural atmosphere, or participate in sports with them, such as rowing, football and badminton. After class, you can also attend international students' parties and gatherings organized by the school. These social modes, which are not limited by language and national boundaries, are the best way to enhance mutual friendship.
Generally speaking, international students in China should relax and try to make friends with different nationalities, so that they can gain more valuable experience during their limited study abroad.