Studying in the UK: Hull's Life

My days in Hull are coming to an end before I know it. I was quite moved when the brochure for the graduation ceremony was delivered to me. Does this mean the end of one period of study or the beginning of another? I remember when I welcomed the week, my senior said, It? It will never be boring in Hull (you will never be bored in Hull). It seems to be true, one year, neither long nor short. I have experienced a lot from being unfamiliar to being familiar with a foreign environment. Study, live, work and travel. Fortunately, along the way, because of the company and encouragement of friends, what should have been a dull and difficult day has become relaxed and colorful. Here, my impression of Britain is my experience and harvest in the past year. I hope these tips can be used for reference by students.

Learning articles

British universities are famous for their rigorous style of study. Hull is one of them. Open campus, open mind, the only one? Conservative? This is the deadline for the paper. A second later, even if it is written well, it can only be lower, and there is no room for discussion. Plagiarism is always the last thing a teacher wants to see. Every paper has to be systematically tested, so the writing of references is almost a compulsory course for every student studying in the UK.

The biggest difference between foreign classrooms and domestic ones lies in the form of classes. Here, there are generally only two types. A large class may be a lecture attended by hundreds of people, and a small class is a tutorial attended by more than a dozen people. Group assignments and demonstrations are more common. At the beginning of each semester, you will be given a manual, which contains the detailed arrangement of the course, the topics and requirements of the mid-term and final papers. Of course, there is a long reading list. The relevant professional books in the library will be swept away at the beginning of the semester. Fortunately (fortunately) we still have the Internet, and E-journal has become the reference source for most articles. Professors here like to communicate with students through the internet and often throw questions on the blackboard to cause discussion. Compared with graduate students, undergraduate courses in Britain are relatively easy. There are about two or three specialized courses each semester, but you still have to master them most of the time. Sweat and effort are still necessary.

Not long ago, I received a lot of emails asking if Hull's teacher was good and what was the best major. I can feel the great question in everyone's heart: Is it worth studying abroad? Good question! I think studying abroad is more like a kind of practice. Do you have to work hard to make that absorbent sheet in a different environment? Sponge? . Anyway, if you have made up your mind to study in the UK, please remember: Don? Don't panic, go ahead (don't be afraid, go ahead).

Life articles

Hull is a quiet town. Except for students, most residents are elderly people, and the pace of life is not too fast. However, in the past six months, I have witnessed some changes. Slogans from downtown shopping malls to railway stations? Welcome to the future? (Welcome to the future), there are more and more modern elements.

The other campus of Hull University is in Scarborough (an urban area in the northeast of England, located on the North Sea coast in northern Hull), a small town much like Xiamen. With a relatively small population and developed tourism, China is a good place for British people to spend their holidays. It takes about 1 hour to get to Hull main campus by train.

British supermarkets are very interesting. Tesco, Sainsbury, Lidl, Asda and other big brands have their own characteristics. From the placement of shelves to the means of promotion, all of them reflect the fierce market competition and meticulous customer service. After living for a long time, you will know where to buy good and cheap things.

British food is high in calories, mostly potatoes and chicken. The famous English breakfast is bacon and eggs. You will get tired of eating too much. It is very useful to learn more cooking at home if there is an opportunity.

In Hull, after-school life is still very rich. China students often hold activities on major festivals, such as Spring Festival dinners and theatrical performances. Hull market in Hull is said to be the biggest carnival in Europe.

cultural goods

Hull is located on the central coast of England, and the local people have a particularly strong accent. But compared with northern England, such as Scotland, this accent is relatively easy to understand. The British are friendly and enthusiastic. Their tenderness is world-famous. In Britain, including Hull, people are used to cheering instead of thanking them. Sometimes you use it? Tar? It is said that it originated from baby language. This kind of politeness has become a good habit.

There is a Sino-British Association in Hull, which is run by several local old people. Every weekend, we get together, chat in English, or go out to play together, which is quite interesting.

British people have a strong sense of environmental protection and do a good job in garbage sorting. Discarded bottles, bottles, newspapers and magazines have special recycling bins, which are collected regularly by the city Council. Clothes and books you don't wear are sorted by special charity shops to raise money to help people in need. In Hull, many charity shops offer opportunities to become volunteers.

Hull's students come from all over the world, including local British students, Germany, France, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria and many other countries, and there are also many opportunities for different cultural exchanges. If you choose a school dormitory, such opportunities are more common.

Work supplies

There are many students doing part-time jobs in Hull. Most people will choose jobs such as the front desk of a Chinese restaurant or a takeaway shop, because the time is flexible and the income is considerable. But the work in the restaurant is very tiring and hard, and the technical content is not high. The only interesting thing is to meet friends from all over the country. Learning Cantonese is definitely a plus.

travelling requisites

Traveling is a good way to relax after studying. The transportation in Britain is convenient, and all kinds of transportation are on time. In Britain, if you have a youth card, you can buy cheap tickets if you book tickets two weeks in advance. Self-help tour is a good choice. It is very important to plan ahead.

One year, the ups and downs of living and studying in a foreign country are endless. But this is growth.