My daughter is going through the same thing as you in her 1st month of study in Tsinghua university. The lectures' pace are fast, technical terms in chinese, supersmart classmates that seems to absorb everything like a sponge, homeworks that took days to complete etc.. However situations are improving for her now. She does prestudy for every subjects bfr attending the lectures, reading up the subjects in english textbooks (trying to understand the concept) bfr switching back to the chinese textbooks. Never miss any lectures. She finds the lectures and homeworks are very doable now. Hang on there. Don't give up yet!
Hello Eve! I don't know how I came to this video, but as I listened to you, I think you are putting too much pressure on yourself. Just keep going on, and believe in the process. With the pace of time, you will catch up on your study and expected level. Don't let your emotions control you. Be free, happy, and impeccable with your reading decisions. Love the beautiful nature, and environment in Peking University. Good luck!
Super impressive that you're learning everything in Mandarin! I feel Chinese is one of the hardest languages to master. You are amazing girl, keep up the good work.
hi eve! learning to embrace where you’re at and building confidence in your own journey is so powerful. it’s completely okay not to be good at everything right away, especially in such a competitive environment. and remember, it’s also totally okay if, at some point, you feel like this path isn’t right for you anymore. your well-being comes first, and changing directions doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it means you’re brave enough to make choices that serve you best. your vulnerability in sharing these struggles is so commendable. with time, your mandarin skills will likely improve, but it’s normal to have hard days or feel behind. Be kind to yourself and let go of worrying about others’ perceptions. you’ve got this, no matter what you decide, and there’s so much strength in owning your journey!
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. It really does mean a lot to me ☺️ this definitely hasn't been the easiest journey so far, but i look forward to what's to come :)
Learning anything especially college level staffs in a new language is extremely difficult. Please always feel proud that you decided to take the challenge and to continue going forward with it! Hoping to see more new videos and blogs....Love you lots❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I've been following your journey, and I can tell how hard you've been working. It is definitely challenging to move into a more advanced system in a different language, and others not realizing your efforts makes it even harder. You will catch up and excel. Keep up the good work! Don't forget to take breaks as well!😊
Hey eve, I hope you are doing great! I have been watching a couple of your videos and they are extremely motivating to me. I absolutely love how you pushed out of your comfort zone to do something like that, that in itself is worthy of appreciation. I switched countries too to pursue my stuides, i thought i wouldnt make it but now im doing higher education, sometimes you really feel like your not made for it but then again you might as well end up surprising yourself, so keep at it and remember why your doing all of this, remember it pays off :) I understand the bit where you said that we shouldn't let our emotions make decisions, I thought of dropping a subject because I kept getting unsatisfactory results and i was upset about it but I didnt, now im one of the top scorers.
Thank you! I'm glad my videos have helped motivate you! I'm proud of you for taking that step forward and studying in a completely new environment. I know how hard it is and am so glad you pushed through! Appreciate you ☺️
Hi Eve! I’ve been following your videos for a while, and I’m constantly inspired by your courage, organization, and dedication. I can really relate to the challenges you’re facing with these big life changes-I recently started a health-related degree in my second language, and I’ve actually taken the same courses you’re tackling now, having graduated from PKUHSC a few years ago. While I understand that the decision to study medicine is a personal one, I also want to share that being a doctor doesn’t necessarily mean engaging in basic biomedical research or experiments. Additionally, the level of detail you're covering in these science courses goes far beyond what’s actually needed to understand medical knowledge. That said, follow your heart if you feel the need to make adjustments or withdraw from your courses, and don’t let what others might think, say, or do influence your decision. Remember to be patient with yourself, as many of these challenges, including language and cultural differences, will naturally resolve over time. You should be proud of how quickly you’ve already adapted.
Ahh thank you so much. That really means a lot to me. Oh wow! That's awesome that you successfully tackled all these difficult courses, and I admire you for taking your studies even further! And thank you for sharing that aspect about medicine :) choosing a career is such a hard decision, but you're so right about following your heart. I'm just going to do my best and follow whatever path comes my way. Thank you for your support and encouragement. Best of luck with your studies!
I really resonate with your story, because I also did IB, then went to a prestigious Japanese university to study science. Since in Japan, people also have to take difficult entrance exams to enter, and I was exempted from taking this, I felt I didn’t deserve a spot here, and often felt out of place. Being a 4th year, I still don’t have all the answers to dealing with feeling out of place. However, I feel like if you keep your head down and work really really hard, teachers do recognize this, international student or otherwise. I’m never going to be as good at math as my peers, but l also have skills that the regular Japanese students don’t usually have. For example being good at doing presentations, and being bilingual. Both are really important skills to have in science. I can tell you are really mature and intelligent. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you so much for sharing your story and experience while studying abroad in Japan. I imagine it must have been really difficult for you to adjust at first, and I totally agree that it's the work ethic that pays off in the long run! Thank you so much for your support and best of luck in your studies this year!
@@eveyang362 I feel that the even if the most elite Chinese student were to attend a top US institution, they would also struggle in certain areas too. For example, my peers in Japan tend to be really good at calculation and rote memorization, but not so much with critical thinking and discussions. It's a completely different education system which places emphasis on completely different things, so I think it's completely understandable for us to struggle in certain areas at first. It doesn't mean we are dumb and incapable, it's just that we are brought up in a completely different educational background and it takes time for us to catch up in these areas. And I'm sure, as you progress through university, there would be things that come naturally to you that your peers may struggle with too. Also, in life, I feel it's sometimes important to experience being bad at something, and feeling out of place. I think it humbles us, and also allows us to become a more compassionate and mature person. Even though I'm ethinically Japanese and speak fluent Japanese, I often felt out of place here. However, I'm slowly but surely becoming more proud and appreciative of my background and upbringing as I experience more things, both good and bad. I really hope your experience of studying in China becomes a positive experience too!
Yay, nice show. You being confused in chem lecture and especially in chem lab is the norm, not the exception. There are plenty of videos on UA-cam that can attest to this. It takes years to be truly proficient in any field of study. Thank you.
This is not only about chemistry itself being hard - for her it’s not only about struggling with the concepts themselves, but taught in a different _language_ as well.
If your major has little to do with chemistry, it is totally reasonable to drop it. Doing otherwise can indeed be a waste of time, which can be put into more productive use.
Hello, I've experienced the same thing a couple of years ago. I went to a top university in China too and struggled on understanding the teachers and the books. I felt like a looser (and still feel like that bcs my story doesnt have a good endind). After one year and a half (after lots of fails) I decided to come back to my home country and finish my course here in my native language hoping I can improve my chinese until I graduate and after that try to accomplish what I tried to do before in China (this time as post-graduate student). I will subscribe to your channel bcs I want to see you graduating and not giving up like me. 加油
Thank you so much for sharing your story, and I'm sorry things didn't work out as smoothly as hoped. I'm sure you're a smart and capable person, and I wish you the best of luck in studies! You got this!
It's totally fine to withdraw from a few hard classes. They used to charge you when you drop a class during the midterm withdrawl window, but after 2018 it had become totally free🤣There will be a "W" on the transcript though, which is no big deal. By the way, I guess one of the advantages (or privileges) of being in Yuanpei college is that there's no need to rush in determining which subject to major in. It would be fine to take your time and make decisions
Never assume that your classmates aren't struggling too because they definitely are (one time I was in a class where this one guy always answered questions and seemed to always have something smart to say until I went to office hours and saw that he got a 18/80 on the midterm) If it's hard for you then it's hard for everyone, believe in yourself!
My wife recently had to take chemistry in order to get her nursing degree, and that's the one class that made her cry (and it was in English!). So, yeah, I can't imagine how difficult it would be to learn it in something other than your primary language. Sounds like you have a great perspective going forward, though.
Congratulations to your wife on getting her nursing degree! She must be a very smart and hardworking person, and I'm glad she pushed through! Thank you for your support 😊
hi eve! it's okay to feel lost, it's okay to ask even though you feel the questions are stupid! it's very common to feel that you're left behind in a class that's not yours, but you can try talking to them, maybe they're just shy to say something, who knows! you can state your situation (in this case, that you're not from med school) and try asking them questions about the class. as a 过来人, i understand how horrible is the feeling to see everyone knowing what they're doing and you're just there, lost. it's such a desperate feeling 🥲 i really feel you. i even cried a lot during my first month of classes here in china lol. and yet, you decided to stay, despite all, you're so brave! and, as you said, the first time doing a lab in another language is extremely difficult. but with the time, as bad as it sounds, you're gonna get used to the pressure and follow the flow your peers are going through. you got this girl!! 加油！
hi! thank you so much for the suggestions! i think they'll definitely be helpful:)) i'm sorry you were able to relate to this particular situation, but i hope things are better now! i appreciate you 加油！😊
I think you should introduce yourself as an international student to one of your classmates and offer an exchange that you can help them with English and they can help you with Chinese words of chemical terms.
Not that it applies to you, but the Intrenet say that Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China offers English-taught classes on the Bachelor's degree level.
Darling maybe you could just go to you chem teachers and explain your situation, and have the students surrounding you help u out when you.re lost, i recommend being shameless and get the help you need where you can find it! ❤❤❤❤
My daughter is going through the same thing as you in her 1st month of study in Tsinghua university. The lectures' pace are fast, technical terms in chinese, supersmart classmates that seems to absorb everything like a sponge, homeworks that took days to complete etc.. However situations are improving for her now. She does prestudy for every subjects bfr attending the lectures, reading up the subjects in english textbooks (trying to understand the concept) bfr switching back to the chinese textbooks. Never miss any lectures. She finds the lectures and homeworks are very doable now. Hang on there. Don't give up yet!
Thank you so much for sharing, and I'm glad that she's getting the hang of things! I appreciate your support 😊
Hello Eve! I don't know how I came to this video, but as I listened to you, I think you are putting too much pressure on yourself. Just keep going on, and believe in the process. With the pace of time, you will catch up on your study and expected level. Don't let your emotions control you. Be free, happy, and impeccable with your reading decisions. Love the beautiful nature, and environment in Peking University. Good luck!
Thank you so much! I'll do my best!
So proud of you for actually asking questions and not being afraid to do that, more than anything else!
Thank you 🙏
Super impressive that you're learning everything in Mandarin! I feel Chinese is one of the hardest languages to master. You are amazing girl, keep up the good work.
Thank you! 😃
hi eve! learning to embrace where you’re at and building confidence in your own journey is so powerful. it’s completely okay not to be good at everything right away, especially in such a competitive environment. and remember, it’s also totally okay if, at some point, you feel like this path isn’t right for you anymore. your well-being comes first, and changing directions doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it means you’re brave enough to make choices that serve you best.
your vulnerability in sharing these struggles is so commendable. with time, your mandarin skills will likely improve, but it’s normal to have hard days or feel behind. Be kind to yourself and let go of worrying about others’ perceptions. you’ve got this, no matter what you decide, and there’s so much strength in owning your journey!
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. It really does mean a lot to me ☺️ this definitely hasn't been the easiest journey so far, but i look forward to what's to come :)
Learning anything especially college level staffs in a new language is extremely difficult. Please always feel proud that you decided to take the challenge and to continue going forward with it! Hoping to see more new videos and blogs....Love you lots❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Yes! Thank you!
I've been following your journey, and I can tell how hard you've been working. It is definitely challenging to move into a more advanced system in a different language, and others not realizing your efforts makes it even harder. You will catch up and excel. Keep up the good work! Don't forget to take breaks as well!😊
Thank you so much!!
Hey eve,
I hope you are doing great!
I have been watching a couple of your videos and they are extremely motivating to me.
I absolutely love how you pushed out of your comfort zone to do something like that, that in itself is worthy of appreciation. I switched countries too to pursue my stuides, i thought i wouldnt make it but now im doing higher education, sometimes you really feel like your not made for it but then again you might as well end up surprising yourself, so keep at it and remember why your doing all of this, remember it pays off :)
I understand the bit where you said that we shouldn't let our emotions make decisions, I thought of dropping a subject because I kept getting unsatisfactory results and i was upset about it but I didnt, now im one of the top scorers.
Thank you! I'm glad my videos have helped motivate you! I'm proud of you for taking that step forward and studying in a completely new environment. I know how hard it is and am so glad you pushed through! Appreciate you ☺️
Hi Eve! I’ve been following your videos for a while, and I’m constantly inspired by your courage, organization, and dedication. I can really relate to the challenges you’re facing with these big life changes-I recently started a health-related degree in my second language, and I’ve actually taken the same courses you’re tackling now, having graduated from PKUHSC a few years ago.
While I understand that the decision to study medicine is a personal one, I also want to share that being a doctor doesn’t necessarily mean engaging in basic biomedical research or experiments. Additionally, the level of detail you're covering in these science courses goes far beyond what’s actually needed to understand medical knowledge.
That said, follow your heart if you feel the need to make adjustments or withdraw from your courses, and don’t let what others might think, say, or do influence your decision. Remember to be patient with yourself, as many of these challenges, including language and cultural differences, will naturally resolve over time. You should be proud of how quickly you’ve already adapted.
Ahh thank you so much. That really means a lot to me. Oh wow! That's awesome that you successfully tackled all these difficult courses, and I admire you for taking your studies even further! And thank you for sharing that aspect about medicine :) choosing a career is such a hard decision, but you're so right about following your heart. I'm just going to do my best and follow whatever path comes my way. Thank you for your support and encouragement. Best of luck with your studies!
Eve you’re doing great, you are pushing through despite all the hurdles ❤❤❤ As u say just do ur best, and you will have no regret!
Thank you
Just keep going and you will grow and learn so much! Don't give up, yet.
So true!
I really resonate with your story, because I also did IB, then went to a prestigious Japanese university to study science. Since in Japan, people also have to take difficult entrance exams to enter, and I was exempted from taking this, I felt I didn’t deserve a spot here, and often felt out of place.
Being a 4th year, I still don’t have all the answers to dealing with feeling out of place. However, I feel like if you keep your head down and work really really hard, teachers do recognize this, international student or otherwise.
I’m never going to be as good at math as my peers, but l also have skills that the regular Japanese students don’t usually have. For example being good at doing presentations, and being bilingual. Both are really important skills to have in science.
I can tell you are really mature and intelligent. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you so much for sharing your story and experience while studying abroad in Japan. I imagine it must have been really difficult for you to adjust at first, and I totally agree that it's the work ethic that pays off in the long run! Thank you so much for your support and best of luck in your studies this year!
@@eveyang362 I feel that the even if the most elite Chinese student were to attend a top US institution, they would also struggle in certain areas too. For example, my peers in Japan tend to be really good at calculation and rote memorization, but not so much with critical thinking and discussions. It's a completely different education system which places emphasis on completely different things, so I think it's completely understandable for us to struggle in certain areas at first. It doesn't mean we are dumb and incapable, it's just that we are brought up in a completely different educational background and it takes time for us to catch up in these areas. And I'm sure, as you progress through university, there would be things that come naturally to you that your peers may struggle with too.
Also, in life, I feel it's sometimes important to experience being bad at something, and feeling out of place. I think it humbles us, and also allows us to become a more compassionate and mature person.
Even though I'm ethinically Japanese and speak fluent Japanese, I often felt out of place here. However, I'm slowly but surely becoming more proud and appreciative of my background and upbringing as I experience more things, both good and bad. I really hope your experience of studying in China becomes a positive experience too!
intersting，and I use these materials to practice my speaking English
Yay, nice show. You being confused in chem lecture and especially in chem lab is the norm, not the exception. There are plenty of videos on UA-cam that can attest to this. It takes years to be truly proficient in any field of study. Thank you.
This is not only about chemistry itself being hard - for her it’s not only about struggling with the concepts themselves, but taught in a different _language_ as well.
mel robbins has a podcast episode about this! its called "8 things to know about college" and i cant recommend it enough
If your major has little to do with chemistry, it is totally reasonable to drop it. Doing otherwise can indeed be a waste of time, which can be put into more productive use.
makes sense!
Hello, I've experienced the same thing a couple of years ago. I went to a top university in China too and struggled on understanding the teachers and the books. I felt like a looser (and still feel like that bcs my story doesnt have a good endind). After one year and a half (after lots of fails) I decided to come back to my home country and finish my course here in my native language hoping I can improve my chinese until I graduate and after that try to accomplish what I tried to do before in China (this time as post-graduate student). I will subscribe to your channel bcs I want to see you graduating and not giving up like me. 加油
Thank you so much for sharing your story, and I'm sorry things didn't work out as smoothly as hoped. I'm sure you're a smart and capable person, and I wish you the best of luck in studies! You got this!
It's totally fine to withdraw from a few hard classes. They used to charge you when you drop a class during the midterm withdrawl window, but after 2018 it had become totally free🤣There will be a "W" on the transcript though, which is no big deal. By the way, I guess one of the advantages (or privileges) of being in Yuanpei college is that there's no need to rush in determining which subject to major in. It would be fine to take your time and make decisions
Thank you so much for your support! Totally agree :)
加油 。I don't have an ipad but another brand of tablet. It really helps me to take the note.
That's great! 谢谢！
Never assume that your classmates aren't struggling too because they definitely are (one time I was in a class where this one guy always answered questions and seemed to always have something smart to say until I went to office hours and saw that he got a 18/80 on the midterm) If it's hard for you then it's hard for everyone, believe in yourself!
That makes sense! Thank you so much!
My wife recently had to take chemistry in order to get her nursing degree, and that's the one class that made her cry (and it was in English!). So, yeah, I can't imagine how difficult it would be to learn it in something other than your primary language. Sounds like you have a great perspective going forward, though.
Congratulations to your wife on getting her nursing degree! She must be a very smart and hardworking person, and I'm glad she pushed through! Thank you for your support 😊
I understand that studying in a different language environment can be challenging. It might be helpful to find ways to adapt and make the most of it.
hi eve! it's okay to feel lost, it's okay to ask even though you feel the questions are stupid! it's very common to feel that you're left behind in a class that's not yours, but you can try talking to them, maybe they're just shy to say something, who knows! you can state your situation (in this case, that you're not from med school) and try asking them questions about the class. as a 过来人, i understand how horrible is the feeling to see everyone knowing what they're doing and you're just there, lost. it's such a desperate feeling 🥲 i really feel you. i even cried a lot during my first month of classes here in china lol. and yet, you decided to stay, despite all, you're so brave! and, as you said, the first time doing a lab in another language is extremely difficult. but with the time, as bad as it sounds, you're gonna get used to the pressure and follow the flow your peers are going through. you got this girl!! 加油！
hi! thank you so much for the suggestions! i think they'll definitely be helpful:)) i'm sorry you were able to relate to this particular situation, but i hope things are better now! i appreciate you 加油！😊
I think you should introduce yourself as an international student to one of your classmates and offer an exchange that you can help them with English and they can help you with Chinese words of chemical terms.
Great suggestion!
Consistent mindset keep going. Just like I am study bio in english
Maybe a year’s study of Chinese (like in S Korea) in China would maybe have helped?
But stick with it, you’ll make it
Thanks!
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Not that it applies to you, but the Intrenet say that Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China offers English-taught classes on the Bachelor's degree level.
The lab issue is experienced by many Yuanpei students who are struggling fit into other colleges. It's not your fault at all.
im applying to be a freshman undergrand next year and i feel soooo nervous and anxious
good luck i'm sure you will do great!
Darling maybe you could just go to you chem teachers and explain your situation, and have the students surrounding you help u out when you.re lost, i recommend being shameless and get the help you need where you can find it! ❤❤❤❤
That's a good idea! Thank you so much!
Do you have a 小红书 or 哔哩哔哩account ? I think you could definitely grow a fanbase if you posted your videos there with Chinese subtitles !
I don't, but that's a great suggestion haha. tyy
不熟练中文就去国外留学是有挑战性的，去北京大学留学更加的具有挑战性，很建议博主先从学习中文入手，另外建议博主不要和同学比拼学习，如你所言，北京大学的学生是全中国最最顶尖的，他们高考的省排名几乎都是在前100（几万分之一），好好体验留学生活就行了，你也不需要考虑留在中国工作
How did you apply? Does Fafsa transfer over?
The undergrad app info can be found on the pku website! Unfortunately it doesn't
I was wondering why you pronounced the "e" in Peking that way😂
Is that not how it's pronounced haha
被罩有点像老一辈选的样式😂
hahahah