结识美国和加拿大的国际学生

from <来自>沙特阿拉伯的
planned major Computer Information Systems
ISC program Foundation Diploma

"I think James Madison University is one of the best Universities in the US. The International Study Center is good because I can study both English classes and academic classes there. The program helps me to know about study at James Madison University.

I like the people and Harrisonburg. Everyone is friendly. It's an awesome place to study. I live on campus in Eagle Hall. My residence hall is good and I have an awesome roommate. He helps me and we go together at the weekend to see some movie or hang out."

来自：越南
专业：BA International Hotel Management
Preparation program: University Bridging Program
Year started: 2012
Age: 18

“Studying abroad is my dream since I was a child. I found many schools, but Royal Roads University seems to be perfect to me. After study here for 3 months, I knew that my decision was right. Royal Roads University's campus looks like the landscape in the fairy-tale. On the other hand, the teachers and the classes are very wonderful. All of the classes are equip with the modern technology, this make the student feel convenient and comfortable. All of the teachers in Royal Roads University International Study Center are very friendly. They prepare everything perfectly before class and the way they teach make it enjoyable.

A little-know secret is that the ISC have many things can make you smile, like the candy for students or the map where you can show your name and country. The officers are friendly and they can help you whatever you need. Come and enjoy!”

来自：几内 
专业：国际关系/法语专业
毕业时间：2014
现职：作为威德恩社区的一名活跃成员，Mamadou也为威德恩舞蹈公司表演。

在全家从西非的几内亚移民到美国时，Mamadou Keita对英语一窍不通。他在中学打磨了英语，并在就读威德恩大学第一年时成立了法语俱乐部。

“我了解要尝试陌生事物的感受。说一门新语言通常是艰难的。俱乐部是一个让不同学生通过有趣、跨文化的活动练习法语的地方。我们在对法国语言和文化的热爱中找到彼此的共同点。”

来自：印度
专业：工商管理硕士 (MBA)

“美国的教育比较实用导向，大学学位价值受到全球认同的程度也比其他国家都来得高。美国教育体制非常有组织性，在优质人才的努力下，生产力也越来越高。到美国留学可以学到很多，未来无论在经验、收入和工作的满足感上都可以获得很好的回馈。

您也将能接触到更多商业的实际面。作为一名MBA学生，我在课程实习训练过程中 (CPT) 和来自全世界各地的学生、教员和教授互动，获益良多。 

我选择长岛大学波斯特校区是因为这里拥有全美国最美丽的校园。就工商管理专业而言，这所大学通过了最好的AACSB专业认证。 

这里的教师都非常敬业而且有远大理想，师生关系如同家人一般亲密。学校的员工随时都准备为学生提供协助，学生只要一封邮件就可以联络到他们。 

我毕业后的首选就是留在波斯特校区继续深造。因为这所大学实在与众不同。凡是在这里就读过的人，即便只有短短一年时间，都再也不想离开这个校园，无论是谁都会爱上这里。

我有些朋友不是通过Study Group申请学校，跟他们比起来，我觉得自己非常幸运。我那些朋友当初在申请学校的过程中碰到了很多麻烦和阻碍。但是 Study Group 的协助使我整个申请流程变得十分简便顺畅，因为 Study Group 只帮我申请优良的大专院校，使我不用花冤枉钱在不必要的申请费用上。整个申请流程十分迅速，只要把一些学校要求的文件提交给 Study Group 就行了。就是这么简单，你一定也可以办到！

总的来说，Study Group 非常有组织，您只要一通电话，就可以在祖国了解您的申请进度。他们不仅专业，而且十分亲切。我在Study Group 结识了好多来自各方的好朋友，从孟买到曼哈顿都有。”

来自： 中国
planned major BA International Hotel Management
preparation program English for Academic Purposes
年龄： 19

"I choose Royal Roads University because of the high quality of teaching. I wanted to come to Canada because the way they teach at University here. When I was studying in my home country, we couldn't speak in class. Now, at the International Study Centre, we do lots of group work. The teacher gives me chance to ask questions and speak in English.

I like my teacher's smile and the way they teach speaking and writing in English. People are very friendly in the classroom. People here are very friendly everywhere! I have made friends with Canadian students after class and in the bus station.

I plan to finish my English program, get my degree, and then go for master's degree. I enjoy living in Canada because it is beautiful. The city of Victoria feels natural."

from Korea
age 19
planned major Psychology
program 2-semester Foundation Diploma

Euntae is our student blogger. Follow her blog and connect with her on Wordpress.

"I had a dream to go to America to study some day. And finally the chance came to me. I registered at the James Madison University International Study Center to study English and also prepare for life in USA. Going to America was an adventure to me. Different language, cultures, histories, thoughts, appearances, foods – more differences than similarities made me worried. But at the ISC, I can learn how to adjust to American culture and that makes me comfortable and relieved. I want to have a good command of English and have more confidence in myself.

There are some differences between the life in Korea. First of all living in the dorm with somebody who don't know each other is not that comfortable but I'm get used to it. And the people's attitudes are really different from Korea. In Korea they are not very friendly to strangers. But I was surprised that most of the people in America are really kind and if I ask them a help they explained me more detail and kindly.

First time I walked around the campus, I lost the way. I was so confused what is where and which building is where because campus was too large. I heard the buildings in JMU are over one hundred. There are lots of facilites for students. One of my best is UREC where I can work out. In there we can swim, rock-climb, coached by personal trainer. First time I tried rock-climbing, I thought I can't climb the top of the wall, but I did it. Here in USA, I learned to take challenge and face it without fear of failure."

来自中国
专业心理学

“我2007年来到长岛大学就读，现在是本科四年级生。除了努力取得学士学位之外，我在大学里的课外活动方面也相当活跃—我可以很自豪地告诉大家，我现在是国际学生新生训练的领导，在学期开始时或是在大学生活快结束时协助新生各方面的事务。我第一次参加长岛大学和Study Group的新生训练深深地激发了我对学生事务的热情。

我还记得我跟着Study Group第一次到海外求学的体验。我在高二时参加了Embassy英国的ESL课程。那是趟非常有趣的旅程，我的英语进步很多。我们在高中学习英语文法，但是在日常生活上却很少有练习的机会。我深深地觉得身处于说英语的环境才是把语言学好最自然的方法。

我在美国的大学生活可以这么成功，也是由于那时在英语预科课程中学习到的经验。因此当我计划到美国念大学的时候，我还是继续通过Study Group申请。虽然说这不是我第一次办签证和处理机票的事情，但是还是很复杂。Study Group在申请和录取流程上帮了我很多忙。我记得在新生训练的时候，Study Group的学生代表也在场，帮忙介绍要怎么付学费和解释健康保险的合同。对刚到新环境的国际学生来说，他们在辅导新的学习计划和适应新生活方面真的帮了很大的忙。另一方面，当你孤单一人刚到新环境的时候，有人可以友善地提供支持、关心你的感受、提供各方面的照顾，你有任何问题都可以找他们，真的是一件很棒的事。”

来自 中国
专业 Master of Public Administration

"I’m taking graduate degree in Public Administration. Long Island University is very good. Post is very good campus because its very big and all different student facility is compete. I have opportunity to go to sports and swimming or cycling. And also the transportation is good. I can take the train, the bus and I can drive too so I like it very much. He transfer me to the Study Group and I would like to say Study Group is a very strong agency for the university."

来自 韩国
专业 国际酒店管理
课程 文学学士
毕业时间 2010
现职 温哥华海岸广场酒店(Coast Plaza Hotel) 实习生

“我在皇家大学的日子让我回味无穷。我在温哥华修完酒店与餐饮管理文凭时，我就决定要就读国际酒店管理专业课程的文学学士。自己一个人搬出来生活让我有点紧张，因为英语是我的第二语言，而且我并不是那么熟悉维多利亚。但是我很高兴我作了这个决定。

我在皇家大学的经验非常精彩。虽然我之前在暑假才去参观过皇家大学的校园，但是我不记得那儿有这么美。

我在皇家大学快要修完国际酒店管理学士之前，发觉自己并没完全准备好要踏入社会。专业中的课程涵盖很多不同的主题，包括财务、人力资源、可持续经营、全球化、战略、领导学、烹饪观光业、创业管理、伦理学、多元文化管理和信息科技。我从中学到如何从不同的角度从事商业管理、提供客户服务。

我从来没有像现在这样有自信。通过工作实习协调员的支持，我知道怎么改善我的简历、面试技巧和通过各种社群媒体建立网络，也学到怎么准备工作实习计划和利用SWOT分析法来分析我身处的组织。

我的同学都很棒，我从团队合作中学到了很多。虽然我才刚开始工作实习，但是已经足以证明团队合作真的很有用。我带着兴奋期待的心情，踏进这个需要高度热诚的产业，希望能将课程中学到的各种知识应用到工作上。”

来自： Mali
planned major Biology
ISC program and duration Foundation Diploma
graduated from ISC: April 2011

Oumar is our student blogger. Follow his blog about University in the USA and connect with him on Wordpress.

"After those two wonderful semesters at the International Study Center, now I feel a lot more confident than when I had my first class. While we were in the Foundation Diploma program, teachers were very patient with us. That is one of the things that helped me a lot. We felt comfortable expressing ourselves in English and learned a lot about American culture.

When I came to US, I was a little bit lost. Even though I had come here to visit when I was little, the idea of coming and live here was quite challenging. United States is a country completely different from mine. People, the culture, the way of thinking, everything seemed so different and I knew it was going to take a long time for me to get used to that and I also knew that I could never be so familiar with that country to call it home. Being in the International Study Center at James Madison University I think, was the best thing for me. I was surrounded by other international students who also lack in English and we exchanged our culture during classes and outside classes. An interesting thing about the International Study Center is, while you learn English, you also take some academic classes that are going to make your English even better and make you more familiar with James Madison University.

Since I was little, I always loved English. I've learned English in Kenya, one of the numerous countries I've been to. Learning English wasn't obvious for me. I've always been in a French system and did everything in French till 12th grade. I didn't miss an opportunity to practice my English. All the time I met a person who speaks English, I will talk in English even though I made lots of mistakes. Thus, my English level was a little better than most of my classmates. But I don't complain for having been in a French system. Discipline, respect and course diversity were all the things I've learned. But I always knew I wanted to study in America. I have a passion for this country.

In high school I decided to specialize in science. Therefore, when I came to James Madison University I chose Biology as my major. I love biology and everything that deals with human body. The human body is a mystery to me and I want to know as much as I can about it. Later in the future I want to be a doctor. I am thinking of taking either pediatric or cardiology as a specialty. As a matter of fact, I love kids and all my friends soon or later say that I am a big baby myself. To reach that goal, I know I have years of studies to do but when I think about all the people I could help if I become a physician, the length of studies doesn't scare me. I am scared of being discouraged because I know that I have a long way to do and that it is really competitive but as my dad told me, work always pays."

来自 沙特阿拉伯 
专业 专业沟通
课程 人文学士
preparation program University Bridging Program
started 2011

“Oh Canada! Such a beautiful country. Victoria is very quiet and it's not a very expensive city and people come to visit. When I heard about Royal Roads University I thought 'Wow, I wish I could study in this university'. I read a lot about it and I found it has great history.

I called the International Study Center and said I really would like to know more information about your program. I was surprised when I was told they could arrange an appointment with me anytime I like, even after working hours. Then when I came to the University, I was welcomed with a big smile. The admissions manager introduced the University and the program to me very well and she helped me to register quickly.

I knew that they have small classes. The teachers help me to achieve my goals and to study hard. When I email any instructor I see that they care so much about us. I am taking a BA in Professional Communication and in the future when I finish my degree I would like to take a master's degree at Royal Roads University. I am comfortable here and know that the education system in Canada is great。”

from Kazakhstan
planned major Business
program 3-semester Foundation Diploma

"I want to study in the USA because it will give me a big opportunity to apply for a good job. I think it will help me to get to real world, so that when I go back to my country I can work at an oil company.

At the International Study Center I am helped with improving English, being well prepared for University, and communicating with both international and local students. Compared to studying in my country there is a big difference in teaching and learning at James Madison University. Communication with other people is also very different. I live with another student in Rockingham Hall residence in a shared room. Living on campus, I enjoy the independence of my new life, and socialising with American students at Rockingham Hall.

During the weeks I am studying but I also go swimming, and meet with friends at my favorite place on campus - Taylor Down Under (TDU). There you can rest and meet a lot of people, and play pool or watch some comedy etc. I got to the final of the 9-ball pool student tournament at TDU! At the weekends, usually I love to travel and see more of America, but it depends how much work I have.

I think one of the most important attitudes to have as an international student is be prepared for everything. Don't complain, be positive ."

来自： India
专业： International Studies

"I came here as an undecided student but since then I’ve decided to do International Studies. All of my professors have a PhD or a doctorate in something and they have a really good way of relating to the students and if you have trouble understanding something they are always free to answer questions or give you extra credit or whatever it is. They’ve got your back! So, Study Group was more like my ticket to the US. They helped me through every step of the way, my visa process, finding a college, just everything. Every paperwork was done by them. So, it was helpful. Especially for international students, Long Island University has a big enough campus that you meet a lot of different people but at the same time you’re just not another student because you’re given personal attention and you don’t get lost. So I would definitely recommend it."

来自：中国
planned major BSc Environmental Science
preparation program English for Academic Purposes
年龄：21

"I want to have more experience so came to Canada to study at University. Study Group can be trusted to help you with admission to Royal Roads University. I join the International Study Centre for language progressing. The university has good teachers who tell me the truth. I also like the teachers' sense of humor.

My favorite place is cafeteria on campus; a big lunch is waiting for me every day! After class I do homework, play basketball, and take photographs. I hang out with Canadian students almost every day on campus. I like that Victoria is by seaside. I enjoy seeing the sea every day.

My goal is to get the degree of master and devote myself to career of environment."

来自： South Korea
专业： Accounting, after ESL

"I took ESL and I’m now majoring in Accounting. We have a lot of international student activities, like club and culture and organizations. Professors are so nice and people around here is very nice so I love to study in America. I work in the Korean association, and I work with international association and I have been orientation leader to help people to understand. When the new students came, I help them to understand the school, show the school, programs. Korean, Chinese, Indian, and I have Malaysian friends and I have American friends. I wasn’t good at speaking English very well before. I was so shy and I don’t what the American culture were. ESL class helped me to speak more and then know about American culture slowly and nicely so I could understand why people talk to me suddenly and why people smile at me even if I don’t know them. So it was a great opportunity to know about American culture. If I ask question to the professor they usually speak nicely and slowly and then I can ask questions through email. I have many ways to contact them so I think it is very nice."

来自:日本

预定就读专业:商业

课程:四学期预科文凭

“我在2010年九月通过Study Group来到詹姆斯麦迪逊大学。我以前没有学习很多英语，出发前我心里只想：‘应该不会有什么问题吧。’但后来我才发觉要和其他国际学生沟通交流真的非常难，比我想象中还要困难许多。但是这种‘我想流畅地说英语’或是‘我想用英语跟各种不同的人交谈’的想法反而让我更加努力学习。

如果我没有经常使用英语或是抗拒用英语交谈，我的英语技巧就不会进步。我当时觉得我应该多和美国学生交流，所以就参加了社团活动。想当然尔，我没办法随心所欲的和他们谈话，但是他们真的很友善，他们会陪我聊天、试着理解我的怪英语。他们的包容和善意带给我学习英语的动力。我很高兴我在JMU能认识一群好朋友。

最后，我对于和美国人交流还有一个感想。尽管我们出生在不同的地方、彼此拥有不同的文化，但我们都是人。我们高兴的时候都会开怀大笑，伤心的时候会哭，时间到了就会饿、会困。虽然我们说着不同的语言，但是我们都是人。所以我来到这里时并没有感受到很大的文化冲击。

我到现在还没有培养足够的英语技能，但是我尽力做到最好—我不能白白浪费自己的时间和这个难得的学习机会。”

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f来自：中国
planned major BSc Environmental Science
preparation program English for Academic Purposes
年龄： 21

"I want to have more experience so came to Canada to study at University. Study Group can be trusted to help you with admission to Royal Roads University. I join the International Study Centre for language progressing. The university has good teachers who tell me the truth. I also like the teachers' sense of humor.

My favorite place is cafeteria on campus; a big lunch is waiting for me every day! After class I do homework, play basketball, and take photographs. I hang out with Canadian students almost every day on campus. I like that Victoria is by seaside. I enjoy seeing the sea every day.

My goal is to get the degree of master and devote myself to career of environment."

来自： Saudi Arabia
planned major BA Hotel Management
preparation program English for Academic Purposes
age 22

"I decided Canada would be a good place to learn English and study my major - Hotel Management. I enjoy living in Canada and learning English. Applying with Study Group was very good for me. The best things are the Royal Roads University campus and the staff, especially my teachers. I learned about writing and reading in the International Study Centre (ISC). The ISC is different from school in my home country because you can only speak English.

My favorite place is gym on campus, because I like sport. Not only did I use the gym, but I also used the library and cafeteria in the University. I live in a house with a family in Colwood which is a nice place. The city of Victoria is a quiet city.

My long-term career plan is to be a businessman in Saudi Arabia. My advice to other international students is come to class every day."

来自 中国
专业 会计学
课程 三学期预科文凭

“詹姆斯麦迪逊大学吸引我的原因在于它优良的环境和出色的教育课程。我不需要托福(TOEFL)成绩就可以直接通过国际学习中心申请，他们还会帮我修改我的英文。我在国际学习中心的指导老师对我非常好又十分有耐心，工作人员也提供很多支持。不管是在学业上或是生活上，他们都帮了我很多忙。

我在詹姆斯麦迪逊大学结交了许多来自其他国家的朋友，英语能力获得了改善，也学习到不同的文化。我跟新认识的美国朋友一起用餐。下课后，我会在食堂(学生称为D厅)吃饭、到育乐中心运动、再去Carrier图书馆念书。

在JMU的生活真的很快乐，不过还是得认真学习。毕业后我想在中国成为一名会计师。”

来自 墨西哥 
课程 Bachelor of Business Administration 
Year started 2012
Age 20

“I came to Royal Roads University because they had a really flexible way of accepting international students, which made it easy for me to get admission into the campus courses. Royal Roads University provides a good length of different majors, which grabbed my attention. The University helped me to find a nice family, who would share their home with me and make me feel like home。”

来自 中国
预定就读专业 工作室艺术

“我想到美国取得学位因为美国有世界上最好的教育体系，也因为这对我来说是一个全新的经验—一个探索新世界和拓展视野的好方法。

通过国际学习中心申请学校对学生来讲有三个最主要的优点: 第一、没有托福(TOEFL)或雅思(IELTS)成绩的学生可以通过Study Group直接申请学校。第二、学生可以在取得本科课程学分的同时，一边加强语言能力。最后也是最重要的一点，学生可以慢慢适应美国大学的生活方式。

詹姆斯麦迪逊大学在南方大学中排名非常靠前。而且学校的中国学生不多，这让学生比较有机会练习新的语言。JMU拥有一流的学习环境，地点又很靠近华盛顿特区。学校采取小班教学模式，让学生更容易和其他学生和教授交流。课程十分有趣又富有创意，真的是个非常适合学习的地方。

我会建议其他国际学生尽可能去参加各种活动。这些活动是认识美国学生或其他国家学生的最好机会。鼓起勇气大声说出自己的想法、表现自己—这里是你实践梦想的地方。

从詹姆斯麦迪逊大学毕业之后，我想去欧洲留学，也想找机会环游世界。我期待能够通过其他文化，吸取更多崭新的经验。”

来自： 沙特阿拉伯
Planned Major BA Hotel Management
Preparation Program English for Academic Purposes
年龄： 23

"The International Study Center admissons staff help me about apply to Royal Roads University. I learn English and Canadian culture at the International Study Centre. My favorite place is the gym on campus, because I like sport. I like both city of Victoria and city of Vancouver. I most like downtown and the gardens in Victoria.

After graduating I will go back my home and think about a business. My advice to other international students is to study hard and push yourself."

来自： India
专业：Management

"So is mine. I’m doing my masters in healthcare administration. And it comes under MPA - that is public administration. This is my second semester and I’m enjoying it as of now. I have made a lot of friends too. Actually that’s the sole purpose of coming abroad and studying that you meet diverse people and my class also has a diverse population, so I am having fun. I was here to learn. I grab things and go back and apply in my country. It’s an experience. Networking is good, application, clinical experience everything is good so I think I made the right choice. And New York is good. I like it a lot. I am actually staying off campus with friends. I thought of staying on campus but then again I wasn’t very sure. The good point is LIU has Facebook pages and many social websites where you can find people who are coming with you from other countries or other places. So you get together and find a place off campus. And travelling is perfect in New York. You know the public transport system is amazing. So it’s a good time to travel to look around on trains, buses. Living off campus is a good experience. I just have to cook myself – that’s the bad part!"

来自：中国
专业：量化金融学
毕业时间：2012年 5月

“我在这里读书的最大收获就是接触到了不同的文化、信仰和价值观。过去一年来我有机会结交了来自世界各地的朋友。在了解其它文化的同时，我也重新发现了自己祖国的文化。文化多样性绝对是詹姆斯麦迪逊大学最大的优势之一。

我选择詹姆斯麦迪逊大学的理由有好几个。他们的商业课程很棒。我相信我可以从中学到很多，而且我在这里学到的知识，可以让我将来出去找工作时很有竞争力。我很喜欢这里的天气，尤其是春天和夏天...不过秋天甚至更美！我可以躺在绿草上读书，一边享受阳光和微风。我很喜欢这里大自然的气息。另外我叔叔一家人就住附近，他们帮了我很多忙。有他们在身边的感觉很好。

我真的很喜欢詹姆斯麦迪逊大学。在这里读书的经验真的非常美妙。第一，因为住在宿舍，我从我的室友身上学到了很多，尤其在语言和文化方面更是如此。我们成了非常要好的朋友，也因此决定明年再当一年室友。第二，詹姆斯麦迪逊大学一年到头都为国际学生举办许多丰富的活动，除了让我们觉得这里是第二个家，更让我们有机会接触和学习不同文化。我们在万圣节去闹鬼的洞穴探险，在感恩节去教授家里吃感恩节大餐，学校有中国周、非洲体验和很多其他的活动。第三，这里的专业设置极好。我们的商学课程全美国排名前50，计算机信息系统和管理科学系排名前10，会计系则是排名前20。我相信国际学生在詹姆斯麦迪逊大学获得的经验是十分独特的。

在詹姆斯麦迪逊大学，我发现自己总是忙着学习各种不同的课程，不然就是忙着和其他学生一起参加课程相关活动，包括美国学生在内。我在这里结交了许多好朋友。光是这一点，我个人就大力推荐詹姆斯麦迪逊大学。你在这里不仅学习到专业知识，也有更多机会加强英语，学习不同文化和结交很多朋友。我们有国际学生宿舍，你可以和其他国际学生同住，宿舍也开放给美国学生入住。学校里总是有很多很好但是没法儿参加的活动，因为每个活动都太吸引人了，但是没时间每个都去。生活不仅是念书而已，还包括了真正的‘生活’，而真正的国际学生生活正是詹姆斯麦迪逊大学可以提供给你的。”

"I decided to go to Canada for university study. Canada is a safe country and Royal Roads University is very beautiful campus. Study Group help me with admission such as fill down the form about health insurance.

I think the best thing about the University is kind teachers and students. All students work together in class. We learn grammar, reading and listening. I live with a homestay family in Langford, 2.5 miles from campus. In Canada, people is nice. They smile and are helpful.

I want to keep study after graduating from Royal Roads University, and then find a job about art and communication."

来自： 沙特阿拉伯
planned major: Biotechnology
ISC program: 4-semester Foundation Diploma

"I chose James Madison University because they have a very good program for international students. I would give this advice about the program to other international students: don't miss any classes and focus on your writing. We have a Writing Center at JMU that's helpful. And also we have support classes at the International Study Center. If you need some help with study, they will help you.

I live off campus in an apartment with other students. It's called North 38."

from Saudi Arabia
age 20
planned major Pre-Medicine
program 3-semester Foundation Diploma

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"I wanted to come to study in the US because my opinion is that United States is the best place to get a university degree. The International Study Center is the way to JMU – the teachers lead the international students to sophomore year at James Madison University, they make us aware, teach us what we should do and shouldn't, for example, teachers ask us to avoid plagiarism and to be original, give us many assignments and homework is similar to what the college students are getting. The ISC teachers always offer help for the students, ask them to visit their offices, sometimes if the student doesn't understand the assignment, the instructor sets an appointment with the student in the office to explain more and make everything clear. The teaching here is exciting, nice arguments happen in classes, and I like the articles in my books.

I go to Miller hall, Memorial hall, Carrier library, and East Campus library to study. I like this whole campus, and I feel free to study everywhere here.

In my free time I get some snacks, talk to my friends, and study (if I have a long break time). On weekends I like visiting and meeting some of my friends. When I passed the culture shock period, I started to get many friends from different cultures and countries. My advice to new students is, to pass the culture shock successfully you should be outgoing, a smiley and funny person."

来自 中国
预定就读专业 会计学
课程 三学期预科文凭

“我决定来这里念书是因为美国大学拥有良好的学习环境。Study Group帮助我适应环境，提升我的英语能力。在国际学习中心，我可以同时学习英语和取得本科学分。我选择詹姆斯麦迪逊大学是因为这里的商业课程非常著名。

美国大学的学生生活和祖国的非常不一样。这里的生活型态比较轻松，但是作业比较多。每个礼拜我可以和我的对话伙伴聊天，一边训练我的英语能力，一边学习如何和别人相处。我每个礼拜都和美国学生一起吃中饭、结交新朋友。这里的人非常开朗而且乐于助人。

我最喜欢校园里的UREC (大学娱乐中心)，那是个有益身心健康的地方。不去UREC的时候，我喜欢去看电影，阅读各种书籍，享受宁静的哈里森堡(Harrisonburg)。”

来自： Israel
planned major Master of Global Management
preparation program Pre-Master's
年龄： 21

"I want to live in Canada and become a Canadian. My plan after my degree is to find a full time job in my field and start the PhD. Maybe it will not be cheap to start with this preparation program but it's worth it to improve my English before I start the program degree. Study Group gives very good preparation before the degree.

Studying in Canada is different from study in my home country. Here is small groups, and personal treatment. I enjoy learning in small groups. That is the best way that it could be. It couldn't be better.

I live in an apartment in downtown Victoria with my family. Victoria is very beautiful and comfortable city. The people here are very friendly and the nature beauty."

来自 中国
预定就读专业 会计学
课程 三学期预科文凭

“我真的很享受在詹姆斯麦迪逊大学接受教授指导协助的学习经验。我觉得美国拥有全世界最好的教育体系。JMU真的是个很好的学校，特别是我的专业会计学，而且地点距离华盛顿特区只要两个小时。

国际学习中心帮助我们提升英语能力，还协助我们选择最适合的课程、制订学习时间表。所以我觉得自己在这里接受到很多支持。

学校里我最喜欢的地方就是大图书馆，我可以在那里找到各种我想要的书。当然，我也常去计算机中心和娱乐中心。我住在罗金厄姆厅(Rockingham hall)，是个很不错的地方。

校园生活非常宁静平和，住在哈里森堡(Harrisonburg)的人们非常友善。只要去参加学生活动，你很快就可以交到很多美国朋友了。”

来自： 中国
planned major Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
preparation program English for Academic Purposes
年龄：20

"I want to change my lifestyle, study English and study business. I want to be a businessman. So I apply to university in Canada! I am happy every day in Canada.

The city of Victoria is beautiful and quiet. I live in homestay in Westhills, about 3.5 miles from campus. At weekend, I enjoy spending time with my roommate and homestay mama. My free time, after class, I go downtown or uptown for shopping mall. I can talk with Canadians in the shopping mall and also at home and school.

Everything is new and different at Royal Roads University. I learn speaking and writing at the International Study Centre. I study every day in the Grant building. The University has good teachers and a beautiful place."