My name is Paprae and I\u2019m from EduDee\u2019s first batch. I\u2019d like to share some things with the next EduDee student batches.<\/p>\r\n
First, let\u2019s talk about how Thais think that studying mathematics in America will be so easy. I had the same thoughts. That is until I experienced it myself: There are many different mathematics courses to choose from in the US. It\u2019s not only like in the pictures that are shared on the Internet. There are both easy and hard mathematics courses. And what\u2019s more is that mathematics in the US doesn\u2019t have just numbers. There are sentences and mathematical English vocabulary. But if you\u2019re studying in an English program in Thailand maybe it\u2019ll be easier for you.And one more thing is that is really important for Thais these days is body language. Taking pictures or using swear words is considered normal (even though it really isn\u2019t). Everyone does it. But I want to tell you not to think that way. Get rid of these kinds of thoughts. Actually it\u2019s not something strange but what matters is whether it\u2019s really necessary or not. I think we all know the answer. Some people will be offended while others will not be. But my advice to you is don\u2019t do these things. They just make you less attractive. Or if you really want to do these things then think it through first. And once you do something like use swear words, you have to accept the potential negative consequences LOL.<\/p>\r\n
1.Once I get there will I be able to understand everyone and talk to them? 2.How should I go about packing? 3.Will I be able to make friends? What should I do? 4.Should I join a sports team? If you have any questions, fire away. I\u2019m not a serious person but these are real life lessons that I\u2019ve gained.?<\/p>\r\n Paprae My name is Paprae and I\u2019m from EduDee\u2019s first batch. I\u2019d like to share some things with the next EduDee student batches. First, let\u2019s talk about how Thais think that studying mathematics in America will be so easy. I had the same thoughts. That is until I experienced it myself: There are many different mathematics courses to choose from in the US. It\u2019s not only like in the pictures that are shared on the Internet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7331,"template":"","categories-testimonial":[],"class_list":["post-9906","testimonial","type-testimonial","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edudee.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/testimonial\/9906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edudee.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/testimonial"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edudee.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/testimonial"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edudee.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edudee.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categories-testimonial","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edudee.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories-testimonial?post=9906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
It really depends on each individual person. What\u2019s important is \u201cDon\u2019t be shy!!\u201d This is extremely important!!! Don\u2019t be afraid to speak up. They\u2019ll understand that your mother tongue is not English. Go ahead and speak. Don\u2019t worry about the grammar. All you need is to make sense. And don\u2019t think that trying to speak with a western accent is showing off. It\u2019s not. Go for it!!!! I really mean it. It\u2019s your choice to choose! No one is going to care whether you make mistakes or not.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n
Take only what is necessary. You don\u2019t need to take a lot of food, personal items or makeup. You can buy these things when you get to the US. Just take your best outfits. You can buy yourself a coat or winter clothing over in the US. So just take what you really need. You don\u2019t have to pack a lot because you\u2019re going to end up shopping in the US anyway. And one more thing is that you should also take something Thai as a gift. It could be Thai style bracelets to give to your friends. Take something that is really representative of Thailand to give out. And don\u2019t forget to take some Thai cooking materials especially Knorr (seasoning)! LOL. It\u2019s deliciousness in one packet!<\/p>\r\n
Smile a lot. Smile at others. Even if you don\u2019t know someone say hi. For real!!!! Try and do your best first. It really works. Try to go up to others and introduce yourself. A tip I have for you is opening the door for others. When you walk through a doorway and someone is walking behind you, hold the door open for them too. Try to make the best first impression that you can.<\/p>\r\n
This can help. If you can join a team, then do it. You\u2019ll get thinner and make friends too. Don\u2019t worry about looking pretty. Athletes in the US look good and sporty.<\/p>\r\n
2016-2017 US Exchange Student<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"