2 . This is the story of my college journey—from the very beginning to where I am today. It’s been an _______ experience so far, and I hope it can _______ others who are in the same situation.

My college journey began when I started to _______ schools (学院). It was scary, yet exciting at the same time because I had no idea what my _______ would look like. But with a little bit of research, I decided on several schools that _______ my interest. Once I was _______, it was time to start making choices. Through effort, I chose one school that offered the best _______ between my ability to pay and the good education I could get. With everything ready, I eagerly _______ my new life.

Once classes started, everything _______. It seemed like there were a million things going on at once! I tried my best to adapt to the ________ life. Step by step, I got into a ________ state and began to make friends along the way. The best part of being in college has surely been making new ________ with people from all over the world—people with different backgrounds but ________ interests in learning—this is ________ something special!

Overall, being in college has been unbelievable! Even though my college journey is still ongoing—I’m looking forward to seeing where this path ________ me next.

3 . Coming into the freshman year at Paul College, Sansa was concerned about her ability as an individual to make an impact on such a large community, for it was never hard for her to stand out from peers in high school. Luckily, each first-year student in Paul College takes part in what is called the First-year Innovation and Research Experience, commonly referred to as the FIRE Program, an extracurricular project assigned by the institution. She was able to forge invaluable connections with her fellow students and their peer advisor who had so much first-hand experience with what they all were going through.

The biggest highlight of her freshman year was working alongside her FIRE team on a Grand Challenge Project, in which every FIRE team competed against one another in the Undergraduate Research Conference. Each team had to create a unique product that tackled one of the five following real-world problems: “Water is Life”, “Food”, “Threats from Cyberspace”, “Medical Breakthroughs”, and “Addictive Society”. Her team addressed the growing issue of “Addictive Society”. Doing research, collecting facts and organizing discussions or even debates were a huge amount of work before they went to vie with other teams.

After weeks of tireless preparation, their collective efforts bore fruit at the Undergraduate Research Conference. They earned a spot in the final round of the conference, where they competed against the top team from each of the other Grand Challenge groups. They were so overcome with pride when they were finally announced as the overall first-place team at the college!

If it hadn’t been for her group’s determination, excellent teamwork and their awesome peer advisor Hayley, they would not have been able to accomplish everything they did. This experience would be instrumental in her future.

4 . Begin your global journey

At University of Wisconsin (UW)-Eau Claire, you’ll find your investment pays off well before you graduate. Because here, we believe that your journey is just as important as your destination. You will have many opportunities to develop: from internships (实习) to undergraduate research to foreign cultural experiences. We seek students who are curious, innovative and compassionate. If this sounds like you, submit your application to join our big family!

Admission application process

To complete an application for admission, submit the following:

1. Online application;

2. $25 USD application fee;

3. Evidence of English proficiency;

4. Financial documentation;

5. Academic records;

6. Passport copy.

Submit the supporting documents listed above by including them with your UW-Eau Claire specific application. You may also submit application materials to admissions@ uwee. edu.

2023-2024 undergraduate student estimated expenses (The numbers below are in USD per academic year):

Tuition and fees: $18,460

Housing and meals: $8,800

Health insurance: $1,900

Application deadlines

We accept applications February 1-June 1 for admission the upcoming fall term (September) and August 1-November 1 for admission the upcoming spring term (February). We must receive all of your required application materials prior to the deadline. Start applying early!

Check your application status

To check your application status, as well as other important steps in the enrollment process, you must first activate your Campus Account. The information you will be able to access through your Campus Account includes the following:

•View your admission decision in real time;

•Track the progress of your completed next steps after admission;

•Pay your enrollment fee of $500;

•Sign up for Orientation (迎新会) when you are qualified.

Please note that official admission decisions will always be sent via US Mail.

When Zheng Yaling, 21, received her admission letter (录取通知书) from Hunan University two years ago, she     1     (immediate) started looking up Hunan province on the internet. Born     2     raised in Jiayi, Taiwan, Zheng knew little about the Chinese mainland.

She quickly found that Yuelu Academy, located on the university’s campus,     3     (found) in 976 AD and was one of China’s four major academies. Hunan is also home to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park,     4     the movie Avatar was filmed.

Everything she discovered     5     (excite) Zheng about her upcoming college life. She shared the news with her friends.     6     (know) that she was leaving for a mainland province, however, they had many concerns, because neither she nor any of them knew anything about it.

But to everyone’s surprise, Zheng quickly adapted     7     her new life. In her dormitory (宿舍), she and her roommates looked after and motivated one another. For example, her roommates taught her     8     (type) in pinyin and to write simplified Chinese characters. When Zheng returned to the university after vacations, she got to taste local delicacies from nearly every mainland province,     9     her classmates brought from their hometowns.

“My friends are like my family,” Zheng said. “Their love and care quickly ended my     10     (homesick). Whenever I need them, they are always there for me.”

6 . I lived in a very poor district of Arusha, Tanzania. My family couldn’t ________ me to study abroad. However, continuing my ________ in China was my dream. I couldn’t wait to travel on this country and create new ________. I applied to 12 universities but only got a few ________ letters.

I finally got accepted by a university in Shanghai. After the excitement in the beginning, I was ________ in great difficulties. I couldn’t understand what my teachers and schoolmates said. ________ still, I realized I could hardly finish one year without a scholarship (奖学金). I had to work hard and ________ every chance to practice my Chinese. ________, I had to save every coin I could.

I ________ in my class after the first term. The university awarded me a huge scholarship and I was filled with _____. I could financially complete my course in the university. I ________ the chance because I managed it with my own efforts. Four years later, when I spoke on the graduation ceremony, I was full of gratitude (感激) and       _____.

Life is not always easy. But what really matters is to keep positive when we are ________ by difficulties. Some may run away or be beaten while some are able to ________ the difficulties. I believe as long as we ________ long enough, all our dreams are within reach, no matter how big or crazy they might seem.