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I. Chuẩn bị & Nộp hồ sơ (Preparation & Application)
- Study abroad – Du học – I dream of being able to study abroad in Canada.
- Application – Hồ sơ đăng ký – The deadline to submit your university application is approaching.
- Admission – Sự nhận vào học – Competition for admission to this university is very high.
- Scholarship – Học bổng – She received a full scholarship to study in the UK.
- Visa – Thị thực – You need to apply for a student visa before you can go.
- Passport – Hộ chiếu – Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months.
- Exchange program – Chương trình trao đổi – He is going to Spain on an exchange program for one semester.
- Tuition fees – Học phí – The tuition fees at American universities can be very expensive.
- Acceptance letter – Thư chấp nhận – I was so happy when I received the acceptance letter.
- Recommendation letter – Thư giới thiệu – My professor wrote a strong recommendation letter for me.
- Transcript – Bảng điểm – You must submit an official transcript of your grades.
- Proficiency test – Bài kiểm tra năng lực (ngôn ngữ) – You must pass an English proficiency test like IELTS or TOEFL.
- Embassy – Đại sứ quán – I have an appointment at the embassy for my visa interview.
- Consultant – Tư vấn viên – An education consultant can help you with your application.
- Deadline – Hạn chót – I worked hard to meet the application deadline.
- Prerequisite – Điều kiện tiên quyết – A background in science is a prerequisite for this course.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Bài luận về mục đích học tập – Your Statement of Purpose should explain why you want to study this course.
- Financial proof – Chứng minh tài chính – You need to provide financial proof that you can cover your expenses.
- Intake – Kỳ nhập học – Most universities have a fall intake and a spring intake.
- Portfolio – Hồ sơ năng lực (cho ngành nghệ thuật, thiết kế) – For art school, you need to submit a portfolio of your work.
II. Đời sống học thuật (Academic Life)
- International student – Sinh viên quốc tế – The university has a large community of international students.
- Campus – Khuôn viên trường – I love walking around the beautiful campus.
- Dormitory / Hall of residence – Ký túc xá – Living in a dormitory is a good way to make new friends.
- Major – Chuyên ngành – Her major is computer science.
- Credit – Tín chỉ – You need to complete 120 credits to graduate.
- Lecture – Bài giảng – The lecture hall was packed with students.
- Seminar – Hội thảo chuyên đề – We have a small group seminar every week to discuss the readings.
- Academic advisor – Cố vấn học tập – My academic advisor helped me choose my classes.
- Thesis / Dissertation – Luận văn / Luận án – She is writing her thesis on climate change.
- Plagiarism – Đạo văn – Plagiarism is a serious academic offense.
- GPA (Grade Point Average) – Điểm trung bình – You need to maintain a high GPA to keep your scholarship.
- Extracurricular activities – Hoạt động ngoại khóa – Joining clubs is a great way to participate in extracurricular activities.
- Internship – Thực tập – An internship provides valuable work experience.
- Research – Nghiên cứu – He is conducting research for his PhD.
- Syllabus – Đề cương môn học – The syllabus lists all the topics that will be covered in the course.
III. Trải nghiệm & Thích nghi văn hóa (Cultural Experience & Adaptation)
- Culture shock – Sốc văn hóa – Many students experience culture shock when they first arrive.
- Adaptation – Sự thích nghi – The process of adaptation to a new culture takes time.
- Immersion – Sự hòa mình, đắm chìm – Language immersion is the best way to become fluent.
- Cultural diversity – Đa dạng văn hóa – I enjoy the cultural diversity at my university.
- Custom – Phong tục – It’s important to respect the local customs and traditions.
- Homesickness – Nỗi nhớ nhà – Talking to my family helps when I feel homesickness.
- Host country – Nước sở tại – You should try to learn about the history of your host country.
- Host family – Gia đình bản xứ – I’m living with a host family to improve my English.
- Local – Người địa phương – Making friends with locals can enrich your experience.
- Language barrier – Rào cản ngôn ngữ – The language barrier was the biggest challenge for me at first.
- Bilingual – Song ngữ – The children in this city are mostly bilingual.
- Etiquette – Phép xã giao – Dining etiquette can be very different across cultures.
- Perspective – Góc nhìn – Studying abroad gives you a new perspective on the world.
- Open-minded – Cởi mở – You need to be open-minded to new ideas and experiences.
- Stereotype – Khuôn mẫu, định kiến – Don’t judge people based on cultural stereotypes.
- Integration – Sự hội nhập – The university has programs to help with student integration.
- Socialize – Giao lưu, hòa nhập xã hội – It’s important to socialize and not just study all the time.
- Network – Mạng lưới quan hệ – Studying abroad is a great chance to build an international network.
- Worldview – Thế giới quan – My worldview has expanded so much since I moved here.
- Intercultural competence – Năng lực liên văn hóa – This experience helps you develop intercultural competence.
IV. Các vấn đề thực tế (Practical Matters)
- Accommodation – Chỗ ở – Have you found accommodation yet?
- Rent – Thuê / Tiền thuê nhà – The rent for apartments in the city center is very high.
- Living expenses – Chi phí sinh hoạt – You should create a budget for your monthly living expenses.
- Budget – Ngân sách – It’s important to live within your budget.
- Bank account – Tài khoản ngân hàng – The first thing I did was open a local bank account.
- Part-time job – Việc làm bán thời gian – A part-time job can help cover some of your costs.
- Public transport – Giao thông công cộng – I use public transport to get to the university.
- Health insurance – Bảo hiểm y tế – It is mandatory for international students to have health insurance.
- Orientation – Buổi định hướng – The orientation week for new students was very helpful.
- Commute – Đi lại – My daily commute to campus takes about 30 minutes by bus.
- Currency – Tiền tệ – You need to exchange your money for the local currency.
- SIM card – Thẻ SIM – I bought a local SIM card at the airport.
- Utilities – Các dịch vụ tiện ích (điện, nước) – The rent includes all utilities.
- Landlord – Chủ nhà – My landlord is very friendly and helpful.
- Groceries – Hàng tạp hóa, thực phẩm – I usually buy groceries at the supermarket near my apartment.
V. Lợi ích & Thách thức (Benefits & Challenges)
- Independence – Sự độc lập – Living alone has taught me to value my independence.
- Maturity – Sự trưởng thành – Studying abroad fosters maturity and personal growth.
- Global mindset – Tư duy toàn cầu – A global mindset is highly valued by employers.
- Career opportunities – Cơ hội nghề nghiệp – This experience will open up new career opportunities for me.
- Personal growth – Sự phát triển cá nhân – Overcoming challenges leads to significant personal growth.
- Challenge – Thử thách – Moving to a new country is a big challenge.
- Loneliness – Sự cô đơn – It’s normal to feel loneliness sometimes.
- Misunderstanding – Sự hiểu lầm – Cultural differences can sometimes lead to misunderstanding.
- Problem-solving skills – Kỹ năng giải quyết vấn đề – You will develop excellent problem-solving skills.
- Confidence – Sự tự tin – My confidence has grown so much since I came here.
- Resilience – Sự kiên cường – You need resilience to deal with the ups and downs of living abroad.
- Experience – Trải nghiệm – It was an unforgettable experience.
- Broaden horizons – Mở rộng tầm mắt – Traveling and studying abroad will broaden your horizons.
- Self-reliance – Khả năng tự lực – You learn self-reliance when you live far from your family.
- Rewarding – Bổ ích, xứng đáng – Despite the challenges, it was a very rewarding experience.
- Valuable – Quý giá – The skills I learned are extremely valuable.
- Advantage – Lợi thế – Having international experience gives you an advantage in the job market.
- Fluent – Thông thạo – My goal is to become fluent in Spanish.
- Networking – Xây dựng mạng lưới – Networking with people from different fields is a huge benefit.
- Global citizen – Công dân toàn cầu – Education abroad helps you become a true global citizen.
- Sacrifice – Sự hy sinh – Sometimes you have to make a sacrifice to achieve your dreams.
- Adjustment – Sự điều chỉnh – The adjustment period can be difficult for some students.
- Motivation – Động lực – My family is my biggest motivation to succeed.
- Unforgettable – Khó quên – My year abroad was an unforgettable adventure.
- Appreciation – Sự trân trọng – I have a new appreciation for my own culture.
- Insight – Sự thấu hiểu sâu sắc – Living here has given me a real insight into the local way of life.
- Ambition – Hoài bão – My ambition is to work for an international organization.
- Unique – Độc đáo – It was a unique opportunity to learn and grow.
- Lifelong – Suốt đời – I made some lifelong friends during my time abroad.
- Future – Tương lai – Studying abroad is a great investment in your future.