Little international student

Author: Wu Yuguang
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Although the author is only a sixteen-year-old high school student, he narrates his personal experiences in British international schools in Beijing, Vancouver, and Hong Kong during his primary and secondary school years. Using both Chinese and English, the author humorously describes how he had to face adversity and overcome various challenges at a young age in order to continuously learn and acquire more knowledge. The book provides interesting descriptions and detailed introductions on many topics of concern, such as the differences between Eastern and Western primary and secondary education methods, how students adapt to different environments, and various changes in learning and life. It also compares the characteristics of education in mainland China, Hong Kong, and the West. At the end of the book, practical data on university admissions and applications worldwide, educational systems in different countries, rankings of top universities, and overseas short-term courses are provided. This book is also suitable for readers interested in learning Chinese and English through reading.