Student Ramblings

#UK grading is so WEIRD. 🙄

So in US, 60 – pass🙁 75 – average😓 80 – Good🙂 90 – Excellent😁

In UK (as the #university explains it): 50 – #Pass🙁 60 – #Merit🙂 70 – #Distinction (really good)😁

Apparently, above 70 is like an A in US (I think🤔). It’s so confusing😳! And scary for American & Chinese #studyabroad kids.😱

It’s not even like – Oh, you got 75/80. No, your grade says 75/100 (just like in the…

Using #Alipay to order #TakeOut Food in #China 😊 🍴 IMAGE 1 – Placing your order 1. Open Aliplay 2. Choose the ‘e’ that says ‘Take-Out’ 3. On the next page you’ll see a longlist of restaurants offering services. #pizzahut  is in my picture.  But you Also have #KFC #mcdonalds #burgerking #Chinesefood and more! (YES, MCDONALD’S DELIVERS IN CHINA!).  4. Pick the place you want.  5. The next page will…

Many countries and international university may require Americans to get what is called an Apostille or Authentication of their Diplomas and other documents.  If you are applying for a university abroad, a job internationally, etc. they will usually ask for your diploma and maybe a police background check as well. Initially, they will just ask you for a “photocopy” of the document, but maybe…

Had my annual #physical for the #Chinese residence permit & #Visa! 😷 Managed it alone without a #translator – quite a feat! Look at my bold self go 😜 For #China 🇨🇳 you need: Blood Analysis, Urinary Analysis, X-Rays, Ultrasound, ECG/EKG, and Blood Pressure.  The X-Rays 📷 are competely #Topless with other people (men included) waiting in the room 😱 for their turn – no protection. 😓 The ECG requires…

Blog Official ~ I’m #Moving!

Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time ⌚to make the official blog 🖋announcement📣 – I’m moving again!  I’ll be staying abroad in China🗺, but after 3 years in central Henan I’m going North. Way north. As in Arctic Circle ❄ level north!   We will be moving to a city called Changchun in the province of Jilin.  For those of you familiar with China, it’s up by Harbin – land of the ice sculptures. For those of…

100 Best Things to do in Germany

“100 Best Things to do in Germany” via Jen’s Reveiws Here are the 100 best things to do in Germany that will show you the charm, beauty and cultural diversity of this country. Germany is rich with surprises and contrasts just waiting to be discovered by the discerning tourist. A country of enchanting little villages nestling between lofty and imposing mountains, fairytale castles and churches and…

Terror attacks prompt FSU to create travel tracker for study abroad students

“Terror attacks prompt FSU to create travel tracker for study abroad students” by Julie Montanaro via “WCTV” (more…)

#Beef Stomach!  What do you think? Ready for some spicy cow stomach?  Red Peppers are super #spicy!  And some Green onions thrown in for that special flavor 🍴  Ok – Sorry, I like #ChineseFood. I even like the spicy!  But Stomach is a bit much for me. 😜 So Im gonna have to pass – more for you guys! 😂n What’s a strange Food you ate studying abroad?!?  Answerin the comments below!

#Beef Stomach!  What do you think? Ready for some spicy cow stomach?  Red Peppers are super #spicy!  And some Green onions thrown in for that special flavor 🍴  Ok – Sorry, I like #ChineseFood. I even like the spicy!  But Stomach is a bit much for me. 😜 So Im gonna have to pass – more for you guys! 😂n What’s a strange Food you ate studying abroad?!?  Answerin the comments below!

Best Mattress Sleep scholarship

Hey Guys!  So I got an email a while back about this scholarship, and I somehow missed it when I was going through the mail.  But Best Mattress asked me to pass the information on to you all in case you’re interested!  It’s a scholarship for $1,000 (good start on a study abroad plan!) and the deadline is May 19, 2017 so you need to jump on it fast!  I’ve posted the information below.…

Adventures with the GMAT Abroad: Finding the Location

Since I know several college student from International Countries (or from the US living abroad) also take the GMAT every year, I thought I’d keep you up-to-date on the process I go through while I’m taking it in China. Partly just because it’s kind of a glimpse into how things are different just traveling and surviving abroad.  The registration process itself was pretty  simple – I did the…

46 Study Abroad Statistics: Convincing Facts and Figures

“46 Study Abroad Statistics: Convincing Facts and Figures” by Ruth Kinloch via “Study.Smart” Are you thinking about studying abroad, but are not sure if it’s worth your time? Or are you ready to participate in a study abroad program, but need some extra talking points to convince your parents that you’ve made a smart decision? The number of American students who go abroad has more than tripled in…