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Academic Advice
Chi-Tsung from Taiwan offers advice on how to succeed as an international student.
Academic Differences in the U.S.
Temi from Nigeria talks about how academics in the US are different from what he experienced at home.
Academic Differences in the U.S.
Afaf from Saudi Arabia talks about her academic experiences in the U.S., and how it differs from her experiences at home.
Academic Experiences
Raissa from Brazil talks about her experiences with academics at Boston University.
Academic Group Work
Maame from Ghana talks about her experience with group work at the School of Public Health, and the lessons she's learned from it.
Academic Group Work
Julia from China talks about her experiences with group work in the classroom.
Academic Group Work
Bugra from Turkey talks about group work in his course work.
Academic Life at BU
Julia from China talks about how much she enjoys her BU academic experience.
Adjusting to Boston
Bugra from Turkey talks about his biggest challenges in adjusting to life in the U.S. and Boston.
Adjusting to Class Times
Maame from Ghana talks about a challenge she experienced with the length of her classes.