Tag: Abroad

Finding Accommodation Abroad

One major question that comes to mind after finding a university abroad is accommodation. Although there are some universities that provide accommodation, there are even some who don’t. This makes finding accommodation abroad lot more more tougher. The three things you need to keep in mind before deciding on an accommodation are-:

  • Distance between the accommodation and the university
  • What is the type of accommodation?
  • rent

Also remember, that while making arrangements for accommodation, make them for the short period of time. Once you start living in a place, you may well yourself find a better accommodation.
What are the kinds of the accommodation?

Apart from the one the college provides, home rent is a kind of accommodation quite prevalent these days. In this kind, you live with a family of that country in their house. You are also offered food in home rent. Even more, you will rarely feel homesickness, because after all you are living in a home away from home. The other kind of accommodation is taking a rented apartment. It is usually preferred if you are a group of people. Taking such an accommodation if you are alone, may often cause you to feel more alone than you really are. You need to pay for the food separately in this kind.

Choose wisely. Remember, you are living in a different country with new people and new environment. There is no need to be skeptical but being too easy going, could lead you to trouble.

What Women Find Offensive-2

I hope you have understood some of the things to avoid when talking to women. Below are some more things to avoid, when talking to women, especially in abroad.

4.Sweetheart/ honey etc-: These are some of the words we say to women we really like. They could be your daughter or your wife. Avoid saying these words in a workplace. Lot of professional women doesn’t like them. Use, if you really know them very well. Else, avoid using such words.

5.Sexual comments/ body language-: This is something serious. Making comments on how a women look could actually lead you to some trouble. For example, hey sexy or anything that sounds intimidating. She could complain against you in terms of sexual harassment. Also, make sure your body language is positive. Don’t look at her body while talking to her. It could make her uncomfortable.

6.“You do that well for a girl”-: You could put anything for “that”. May be, you drive well for a girl. Why is it an issue? Because it reinforces stereotypes. What it means is, you drive well even after being girl. Lot of women may find this offensive. Avoid it.

7.Age-: it is a good idea not to ask a woman about her age. Although some women may not be bothered about it, but a lot of women find it offensive. Especially if the woman is an older woman.

8.Bitch/cunt/ slut/whore-: These are the words that are very offensive to women. Never use these words. You may hear these words in songs but still do not use them. It can lead you to a lot of trouble.

Avoid this and bring back with you beautiful friendships and memories.

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Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is planning to set up satellite campuses in international research hubs. They claim that this will help in building a global mindset among its students. They are considering opening their fist base in London this year. It boost its research and teaching collaborations with the British Universities. It already has collaborated with Imperial College London and the premier Renaissance Engineering Programme.

NTU also is also partners with various American and British Universities. It was declared the world’s fastest rising university under 50 years of age. So, if you are planning to do your study abroad program from abroad, try considering NTU. It may be the case that it fits into your goals.
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How Canadians Speak?

How do Canadians speak?

You must wondering, what do I mean how Canadians speak? Surely they either speak in English or French. But then there are some words that they speak differently from others. For e.g. Canadians usually add a “eh” after everything they speak. And today, we shall see some of them.
Canuck: it is a word for Canadian. It is so famous that Canadians have a hockey name after Canuck. Hockey is a very popular game in Canada.

  1. Toque: It is a winter hat. Toque is a French word and is pronounced as to-k.
  2. 2-4: it means 24 beers in a case. Canadians, also have a holiday, named May 2-4.
  3. Mickey: it is the smallest amount of liquor you can buy in Canada.
  4. A “40”: It means alcohol of 40 oz.
  5. A “60”: It means alcohol of 60 oz.
  6. Poutine: It is French fries with cheese and gravy (beef, fat).
  7. Double-double: It is a coffee with two creams and two sugars. You use it when you visit Tim Horton’s. A double-double won’t mean the same in every restaurant.
  8. A dart: for the world, a dart may be a game but in Canada, it is a cigarette.
  9. Weed: it is a slang term for marijuana. Taking marijuana is not legal in Canada. So, if you are going to study abroad, better stay away.
  10. Eh!: a tag question. You would find Canadians speak a lot of ‘eh’. It is kind of similar to ‘huh’.
  11. New fie: new fie is used for the people who are from New Finland. They are regarded one of the most generous people.

So, if you are one of those who want to go study Canada, surely go and try a double-double or maybe poutine, stay away from weed and be a Canuck.

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