"The most significant changes during my four years at BNBU were the improvement in my English proficiency and my teamwork skills, both of which are particularly crucial for studying abroad. First, this is attributed to BNBU's full English-medium instruction. Second, the frequent group projects and numerous opportunities to participate in business competitions provided excellent training opportunities.
Furthermore, unlike high school, university greatly hones one's management skills, especially in terms of personal time management. While I acknowledge that the academic workload at BNBU can be intense at times, it doesn't prevent us from arranging our time reasonably—determining what should be done and what we want to do at different times. You can engage in fitness activities, travel, obtain certifications, pursue internships, participate in social activities, and anything else you find meaningful. Over four years, I have become more disciplined and better at managing my time, striving to become a better version of myself. While the theoretical knowledge gained in university is undoubtedly important, what is even more significant is the transformation and broadening of one's horizons, cognition, mindset, as well as access to resources and networks. These will serve as stepping stones when entering society.
From the perspective of applying for overseas postgraduate studies, firstly, we are already accustomed to full English-medium classrooms. Also, because we follow an educational model similar to that of Hong Kong for four years, we might adapt faster than others to overseas classroom environments. Secondly, our university is ranked highly on the application lists of many top 100 QS-ranked universities, a classic example being UCL. Therefore, applying for postgraduate studies abroad from our university inherently carries many unseen advantages.
I also took many excellent Whole Person Education (WPE) courses during my first and second years. The most memorable was the Dragon Boat course, which is very characteristic of Guangdong province, as I may never have the chance to experience it again after leaving the region. In summary, I cherish my four years immensely.