Be the "top student" in the paradise of studying abroad? See how he takes over the new Asian country!

Date：2022-03-16   Author：admin

Student Luo

Undergraduate institution: Monash University

Undergraduate major: Double Degree in Civil Engineering and Accounting

Standardized test scores: average score 65, IELTS 7.5, GRE322

Admitted university: National University of Singapore

Admitted major: Master of Accounting

Studying abroad is a matter that is "handled with ease"

The reason why I choose to continue my studies abroad is, first of all, from my own perspective, to maintain a continuous learning state. Since I graduated not long ago, my enthusiasm for learning is still there. It's better to take advantage of the momentum to complete my master's degree. A diploma is one aspect. More importantly, studying abroad can also be regarded as a process of self-improvement, which is beneficial to my mental development, the cultivation of thinking patterns, problem-solving, and the improvement of learning abilities.

From the perspective of career development, choosing to continue learning is to establish a firm foothold in the accounting industry. When I was studying at school, I thought I did quite well in business studies. However, when I just started working after graduation, I realized that I still had some shortcomings. Even though I am getting into the swing of things now, I have discovered the limitations of learning through work. In this process, it is inevitable to encounter bottlenecks in theoretical knowledge or technical barriers such as programming. So, on the basis of having certain working experience, I hope to continue my studies and further my education. I believe that the two are complementary to each other.

From the perspective of the talent market, a higher academic degree undoubtedly increases employment advantages. Therefore, I personally think it is still very necessary to pursue a master's degree. As for why I chose to study abroad instead of taking the postgraduate entrance examination in China, it's because studying abroad is something I'm more familiar with, with relatively lower difficulty and cost.

2. Regarding the choice between "depth" and "breadth"

I chose Singapore as my target because it is not only close to home, but also has a friendly social environment for Chinese people and a bilingual education system in Chinese and English. Besides, the two schools I applied to - the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University - are both very attractive.

Since I majored in business as an undergraduate and focused on accounting, I obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Therefore, I mainly applied for finance and accounting for my master's degree. There is no clear primary or secondary distinction between the two majors. My current career plan is to strive in the accounting industry, but my knowledge in finance is completely blank. Therefore, accounting is about depth and finance is about breadth. Choosing either one will be beneficial to me.

In fact, the accounting industry in China is an imported product. From the knowledge framework to the application and standards, they are all derived from abroad. Even though there have been many localized developments, the overall framework remains the same. At present, in my opinion, the economy is the lifeblood of a country. Economic development relies on a large number of financial personnel, so this industry still has a promising future.

3. Constantly inspire my intermediary agency

I chose Yisi Boluo because of a friend's recommendation. At the very beginning, Teacher Chen made a very long phone call to me and asked many questions. During the process of answering the questions, I also gained a better understanding of myself.

I thought my goals for the school and the major were already clear enough. But later, during a brainstorming session, the planning teacher from Yisi Boluo, Mr. Bi, shared a very complete PPT, analyzed my situation in detail and gave suggestions. This reinspired me, and as a result, I made significant adjustments to my job content and career planning.

I actually have no experience at all when it comes to writing documents. If I were asked to write them myself, I definitely wouldn't know where to start. Fortunately, Teacher Luby provided guidance on essay questions, breaking down the obscure big questions into more understandable small ones for me, so that I could answer them according to my own ideas. Thus, the essay gradually took shape. After carefully reading the content of the document, I was also greatly inspired.

Overall, the teachers of Yisibole have played a very good assisting role throughout the process.

4. Once you get the offer, everything is worth it

The challenge in the application process is probably preparing for the GRE, which requires memorizing a large number of words and doing intense practice questions. It is a very boring and brain-burning process. During that period, my daily routine was to pace back and forth in the study, memorizing words. For me, who has an IELTS score of 7.5 and a basic vocabulary of 12,000, I never thought memorizing words would be so difficult. But after looking at the mock test papers, I found that it's really impossible not to memorize these words.

The GRE essay is not essentially a language test but a formal American graduate entrance examination, which is divided into language (here referring to English), mathematics, and composition. Although there are no questions involving professional knowledge, it is still quite challenging to require candidates to not only read English fluently but also apply logical thinking skills well.

I took the GRE twice in total, and each time I scored two points lower than the first. However, after taking the test, I felt relieved, thinking that I had accomplished this stage of my mission and could move on.

In contrast, the subsequent application process seemed much easier. I originally thought there would be no news until at least March (as I had learned from my teacher that the results were expected to come out between March and May). However, a congratulatory message was sent in mid-February. When I heard this news, I was extremely excited and also felt a sense of relief. Looking back on this journey and the days of pacing back and forth in the study every day, I feel that everything was worth it.

5. Where there is perseverance, there is a possibility of success

Here I'd like to share some of my application experiences with you all.

1. Communicate more

Communicate more with the teachers of Yisi Boluo. You can share any ideas with them. The teachers are your guides. Because they have come into contact with many students, they naturally have rich experience. Therefore, it is more reliable to tell the teachers about any problems at once than to look them up online by themselves. I think Chinese students are still too reserved in comparison. When you are confused, you must bravely express your thoughts. This path will be much easier with a professional team by your side.

2. Think more

After communication, you need to think about what you really want by yourself, because in the end, studying abroad is still your own business. The teachers are just providing assistance, and you are the one responsible for taking the initiative. So when it comes to choosing a major, career planning and so on, one should think more and keep a record.

3. Make thorough plans in advance

Although there will be a dedicated teacher to plan for you based on your actual situation, you cannot rely entirely on the teacher's supervision. You should have a clear idea of when to do what in your mind. After that, once you get busy, you may often have no time to change the plan, and the cost of changing the plan is also very high. So try to plan the route well from the very beginning and then strive in that direction.

4. What difficulties fear is your perseverance

The preparation process before studying abroad is quite long. Whether it's preparing for exams or applying for materials, one will encounter continuous difficulties. At this time, it is particularly important to build up one's own mental strength. The early planning should be clear (based on three points), and more communication should be carried out when problems arise (based on one point). The rest might just be your perseverance and determination. People with determination have the possibility of success, but those who fail to persist will definitely have a 0% success rate.

The road lies ahead and beneath our feet. I hope everyone can keep their feet on the ground, identify the right route and move forward step by step. I wish all the students who read this article could get their dream offers!

Here is the motto of our school: Ancora Imparo. (I'm still learning)