Undergraduate:**University of Finance and Economics.
toefl：
ielts：
gre：325 (155v + 170q)
gmat：730 (37v + 51q)
Master's:new york university
Master's:university of pennsylvania
Since I was a child, I have traveled to many countries and experienced diverse cultures, but I have never seriously sat down and recorded them in the form of words.
Take this opportunity to record the details of studying abroad with the tip of the pen.
Going abroad for the first time is actually not a study abroad in the true senseBut that winter study in the UK opened the door to a new world for me.
When I left my family and went abroad at the age of teens, I still have some fears in my heart, which is the fear of the unknown.
I used to fantasize about the strange problems that could arise from the familiar to the unfamiliar, but in the end, I was driven by the curiosity of a teenager and quickly integrated into the local life.
I still vividly remember getting off the plane and on the way to my homestay, I kept researching why the driver was driving on the right side.
It was with one reason after another that I had a great time with my host family, completing the courses required by the school and visiting some of the most famous cities in the UK.
Other than that, one of the things that impressed me the most was the starry sky at night.
Looking up at the starry sky, although it will arouse homesickness, it will also cleanse the soul and make students in a foreign country firm in the path under their feet.
Nearly a decade has passed, and the second time I have gone abroad is as an exchange student.
This time I still went to Europe, but it was a romantic countryFrance
I went to a small city in the northernmost part of France, next to Belgium.
The name of the city is Lille, and it is very quiet and peaceful, without any noisy noise.
Except for the roar of the motor and the wheezing of the animals every day, there is nothing else to disturb.
It is a university town in the truest sense of the word, with various types of universities scattered throughout the old and new towns, such as the Catholic University, which is the dominant university in the Catholic district.
The exchange experience in France lasted for half a year, which gave me a better opportunity to experience the local cultural life.
Almost all the shops here are closed on Sundays, so it's best to stock up on Saturdays.
There's a Carrefour next to where I live, and it's obvious that the French will be driving in on Saturday mornings.
In terms of the variety of goods, there must not be as many kinds of food as China, and many vegetables and fruits need to be imported from other countries.
However, in terms of other traditional French products, such as cheese and wine, the categories can be said to be very diverse.
Living here is always laid-back, especially on weekends.
Many people like to find a bar or café with two or three friends in the afternoon, order some beer or a cup of coffee, sit and chat, and the time is three to five hours.
The bustling crowds that can be seen in bars and cafes every day are also a unique culture.
There is quite a feeling of "picking chrysanthemums under the east fence and seeing Nanshan leisurely".
Although a slow-paced life is the norm, studying in class is another matter.
The school's course time is allocated strictly according to the number of creditsTwo credits correspond to sixteen hours of instruction.
Take, for example, a two-credit courseThere are two types of courses: short-term courses and long-term courses.
The short-term course is completed within a week, with four hours of teaching every day, Monday to Thursday, and a final exam on Friday;
Long-term courses are completed within a semester, and the schedule is not fixed every week, which is very fragmented and easy to forget.
Full-time professors here deliberately keep their students low when grading, and according to some foreign friends, they think they are very satisfied with a score of about 14 in school (to note, the French grade system is a maximum score of 20).
Only the very top students are given a score of 17 or 18. This is also a very unique point ).
In that semester, I had a total of 16 courses.
On the way to school in the morning, you can see the sun slowly rising in front of you, and in the evening, you can watch the sun slowly set through the window when you are studying in your room.
I tried to emulate the life pattern of the ancients of "working at sunrise and resting at sunset", but under the pressure of various discussion assignments, I could only "smell the chicken and rest".
Although it is hard to feel every day, the pen marks on the desk and the bread crumbs on the table are eternal memories and beautiful witnesses.
Every day and night, every hesitation, every all-nighter, is hearty. Freeze my figure, record my growth, and sway my youth.
In retrospect,When I chose to go to graduate school, I had two ways to go, escort and go abroad.
Due to my previous experience, I chose the path of going abroad.
My inner thoughts were not that graduates of prestigious overseas universities would have a well-paid job in the future, but that what ultimately drove me to choose was the collision of multiculturalism.
As I said before, every country has its own characteristics, and studying and living in different countries will give me a lot of different experiences.
Because my previous experience was in Europe, I finally chose the United States when I applied for my master's degree.
I have always pursued all-round development, extracurricular activities take up a lot of time, and my academic performance is not top-notch.
But I've always maintained a good study habit of not procrastinating, so I don't rank low.
The activities I participate in are not utilitarian and have always been based on personal interests.
The student union allowed me to practice my eloquence while meeting new people;
The tennis club and the soccer team kept my love for sports alive;
The industry research competition gave me a preliminary understanding of different industries;
The Mathematical Modeling Competition has given me a deeper understanding of quantifying real life;
The College Student Entrepreneurship Competition opened my first business in my life;
I will prepare carefully and give my best to participate in all the activities. After a thousand sails have passed, you will not feel annoyed and confused.
Academic performance is important, but it's not all about university life.
A variety of experiences can create a unique personality.
Applying for an exchange program during my college years was also driven by my personal interest.
I was very impressed that when I applied for a public study qualification, I needed to submit my language scores, and I chose IELTS very decisively.
The reason for this is that I tried the TOEFL test for the first time at the end of junior high school, and my score of 75 made me afraid of TOEFL.
On the day the results were released, I got a fantastic 80 points, so much so that at first I even wondered if I had logged into the wrong account.
So, never be afraid of difficulties and believe that you will improve.
Exchange programs of one semester or more are very helpful for applying to graduate schoolEspecially when you get a letter of recommendation from an overseas professor.
Nowadays, the trend of society is shifting in the direction of the only direction, so science courses are becoming more and more critical.
When choosing courses, it is best to take more math courses.
Don't feel that your foundation is weak and have a fear of difficulties, tomorrow you will thank you for gritting your teeth and struggling today.
My letters of recommendation are from professors at exchange schools, and there are three lessons to share:
First, let the professor remember you, no matter what method you use. If the professor doesn't even know who you are, let alone a letter of recommendation;
Second, good grades are capital. The professor's recommendation represents your recognition, and the simplest criterion for judging a student's ability is grades;
Third, look for common interests with professors. A good letter of recommendation is flesh and blood, and a letter of recommendation from a professor will only be genuine if there are enough stories going on between you and the professor.
The current development trend of the financial industry is to integrate with technologyTherefore, I decided to choose a major in financial engineering.
In the process of choosing a school,First of all, list all the prestigious schools you have heard ofAlthough only schools like Harvard University and MIT are included.
After that, other schools and programs are researched through search engines and ranking agencies.
I will mainly focus on the curriculum and employment of the program, and secondly, I will look at the program ranking.
I think the rankings are often related to alumni donations and so on, and not very strongly related to the quality of the project.
I finally decided to apply to schools in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
Generally, the official ** of the program will announce the admission situation and admitted students in the past years, the admission situation can be compared with their own background, and the admitted students can send an email for consultation.
When choosing a major, I focused on four directions: financial mathematics, financial engineering, quantitative finance, and computer science.
Studying in an Ivy League school has always been my dream, but to be honest, it was a coincidence that I chose to study for a double master's degree.
New York University and the University of Pennsylvania are both prestigious universities with a long history in the United States, and both New York and Philadelphia have a central presence in the United States, and it is important that they are not far from each other and can be commuted at any time.
The asset management industry I wanted to work in has now evolved into pan-asset management, which integrates multiple technologies such as quantification.
When choosing a school to attend,I ended up adding computer science to my own quantitative finance.
Here's a piece of advice, for students who are applying independently, be sure to take a closer look at the school's **, where you will find a lot of interesting content.
During the application process, remember not to be arrogant or impatient.
Each project should have a special folder to keep the documents and materials in a clear organization.
Be sure to read and revise your personal statement several times to highlight the key points based on your preferences for each project.
A personal statement should not be false and empty, and it is perfect to write a person's unique and true thoughts and experiences.
I usually write a brief personal introduction, future job search plans, and historical and practical reasons for applying for the program and program.
Interview preparation is an intense process, the forum posts on ** and the experience posts of seniors are good reference materials, and the online interview must leave an impression that the interviewer takes the interview seriously.
I remember one interview, the first question the professor asked me was in the ** interview.
If you know who the interviewer is, remember to send a thank you note after the interview, mainly to thank the professor for his time and so on.
Write at the end, you never know where you will go in the future.
Every choice you make, past and present, makes your future and makes your life unique.
I sincerely wish all of you all the best in your heart and embrace a bright future.