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A Student Talks about IIS
Sonam (‘Camel’) Phuntsho
To say it short: Life as an international student in IIS ...
... is meeting people from all over the world
... is wondering how these Thais manage to be slim considering
the amount of Oishi, a Japanese green tea drink that they
drink, and the amount of snacks that they eat
... is getting used to fashion since you never see so many well
dressed people in one city
... is trying hard to learn Thai language knowing that, besides
my fellow students, not everybody speaks English that well
... is choosing varieties of Thai food, which you may like (or
may not)
... is – WONDERFUL!
The courses – now, this is a rather serious point. But to be honest,
university is much more fun when you are abroad and sit
in classes with so many different nationalities, whether it is discussing
the future of the European Union or American Foreign
Politics or the Constitution of Thailand. Listening to all the different
views and ideas of people from different countries makes
the subjects very interesting! And the university offers a wide
range of subjects taught in English.
Most of the classes are between 10 to 30 students (mix of Thais’
and International) and you will get time to actually discuss topics
and issues rather than just sitting there listening to the professor
talking.
It is a very independent system and it takes time to get used to,
especially to oral exams. But here again the seniors and the professors
help you. This is the remarkable thing about the University;
the professors are very helpful and open for your ideas and
questions. This is definitely worth an experience!
I hope YOU will have a great time as I’m having!
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