Things that helped me survive my 1st year of studies
I feel totally blessed and extremely lucky, as this year was far less stressful for me than I had expected. Now I understand that several things have helped me dramatically....
Mei Lien Wang
How I got through college admissions in the USA
The first rule of college admissions for international students is to apply to several colleges and universities at once. Even if you have your favorite, you never know whether you...
How to meet a deadline and not go mad
Have you ever got trapped in a situation when a tight deadline was chasing you? I’m sure you also go crazy about them. Is it really possible to complete 3-4...
Much ado about low grades
I’m really lucky to be the youngest child in my family, as all the mistakes my parents could have made, they’ve made with Jiang, my elder brother. When he was...
How I tried dating an American guy and why this adventure turned into something I did not expect
Spring was definitely in the air. Although it was no more than 40 degrees F in Urbana at the moment I wrote this post, I could feel its first signs....
Overcoming shyness: how to get in touch with strangers
First of all, let’s face it: by avoiding talking to strangers, you limit your freedom of self-expression and your opportunities to make friends with interesting people. What is more, shyness...
Meeting people is easy, they say
It is now the beginning of a new year, which is also internationally known as resolution time. I know—it is unusual to hear about someone's resolutions at the time most...