As one of the earliest Sino-foreign cooperative education institutions in China, the School of International Exchange of Shandong Agricultural University has experienced 20 years of development and has closely focused on the knowledge as the basis, ability as the center and quality as the goal. The trinity talent training model of knowledge, ability and quality has trained a total of 3,911 applied international talents for the society. The average employment rate in the past five years has been more than 85%, and the postgraduate study rate has exceeded 60%. The postgraduate study rate of the 2023 graduates Reaching 67.4%, a record high, forming the characteristics of Sino-foreign cooperative education employment work of “high employment rate and high further education rate”.

Currently, the employment of graduates of the class of 2024 is in full swing. All teachers, students and staff are working together, taking recruitment, training and employment as a systematic project, with the goal of two no less than and the five one As a starting point, we should carry out our work with heart, strength and affection, pay close attention to the implementation of employment promotion, and strive to achieve graduation education that is attractive, employment guidance that is heart-warming, employment services that are heart-warming, and employment tracking that is considerate, so as to effectively promote graduates to find more full and higher-quality employment. In order to promote excellence and set examples, we will explore the deeds of outstanding graduates in postgraduate applications, postgraduate entrance examinations, and employment, and create a good atmosphere in which students have role models in their studies, goals in their actions, and they strive to catch up with others and surpass them.

Personal profile: Meng Xiangyi has currently received graduate admission offers from 6 British universities and 2 Australian universities. Member of the Communist Party of China, majoring in business administration in the class of 2020. He once served as the director of the Publicity Department of the School of International Exchange and the head of the small recruitment studio of the school's admissions office. He won the school's second-class and third-class outstanding student scholarships and won outstanding contributions, social work, etc. for three consecutive years. Individual awards and honorary titles such as outstanding team members.

Average application score: 89.2 points

Schools to apply for:

U.K:

University of Warwick

University of Manchester

University College London

University of Bristol

University of Glasgow

University of Southampton

Australia:

University of Sydney

University of New South Wales

Graduate application experience:

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Hello fellow students, I am Meng Xiangyi from Class 1, Business Administration, Class 2020, School of International Exchange, Shandong Agricultural University. Currently, I have received conditional offers from 7 schools including Bristol, Warwick, UK, and Sydney, Australia. It was only in my junior year that I started preparing to apply for graduate studies in the UK, so I didn’t have enough time to prepare. However, I have accumulated a lot of lessons and experiences because of this. I hope to share my entire graduate application experience with you and provide you with some information. A little reference.

First of all, everyone needs to know what they should do at this stage. Some students do not want to take the postgraduate entrance examination, public examination, or editing examination at home, nor do they want to find a job, so studying abroad actually provides another way for everyone. At this time, the study and experience at the China Foreign Affairs University gave us a lot of support. First of all, CIJTU provides us with a valuable platform to receive a good education. Secondly, studying and living in China Foreign Affairs University also gave us a lot of help. Although it was hard, we also gained a lot of experience and experience. For example, we were able to have the opportunity to obtain a Sino-German double degree diploma, and German can be used as our As a second foreign language, as a dual talent of German language and economics, this allows us to have many choices after graduation, whether it is to study for graduate school or to join the work, it will be of certain help to us.

In the process of applying for graduate school, clarifying our intention to study abroad is our first step. In fact, we can plan this step in advance when we are freshmen and sophomores. For example, I made the decision a little late. In my junior year, my classmates were preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination and the public entrance examination, and I realized this. Not what I want. I was really anxious at that time and didn’t know where to go, so I went to communicate with several teachers in the college. Thanks to the care and help of the teachers in the college at that time, I finally decided to go abroad through consultation and communication with the teachers. The teachers He has always been very supportive of our ideas and provided us with timely guidance when we were confused.

Only by determining your goals as early as possible can you have better choices. After clarifying your intentions, you can first find out about your favorite country and school, etc. You can also exchange experiences and suggestions with seniors who have already applied for graduate school. Of course, the most important thing is the results. You can't relax at any time. A good score is the magic weapon to win. This is also thanks to my unswerving choice to retain my German student status. Because at that time, I was faced with multiple pressures such as internships, paper publications, professional exams, IELTS exams, etc., and I neglected to prepare for the German exams. During the semester, there were two German exams that I failed to pass the first time. Fortunately, we had two opportunities to make up for the exam. I had the opportunity to make up for it, reorganized, and finally got good grades of 1.0 and 1.3, which allowed me to catch up. Be more competitive when submitting your scores. Here we still encourage everyone to work hard and pass in one go.

Starting from the sophomore year, the class time is much more flexible than that of the freshman year. You can also prepare for IELTS as early as possible and make use of your free time, which will also help everyone pass CET-4 and CET-6 smoothly. During the winter and summer vacations, you can also participate in internships and other activities. Countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States still pay more attention to internships and scientific research. You can check out the websites of some big companies or apps such as Intern Monk, and try to choose the ones related to your major. Related internships, these experiences will be your plus points. Of course, the most important thing is your grades! ! ! If your grades in your freshman and sophomore years are not satisfactory, your junior year is your last chance to improve your grades. Of course, you still hope that everyone’s grades will improve year by year. This is also a good thing that various foreign schools are willing to see. The direction of results.

The second step is to choose how to apply. Generally, you choose an intermediary or DIY. Both methods have their own pros and cons. For example, I chose an agency to help me apply, because first of all, many agencies focus on taking advantage of the information gap. As we are usually busy with studies, at this time they can help us screen and recommend as soon as possible. Secondly, when applying to study abroad, you need to prepare documents, such as PS, CV, etc. These document teachers may know the requirements of each school and the reviewer’s likes and dislikes better than we do, and the writing of documents, recommendation letters, etc. will also be more professional than us. , this will save us a lot of time. In addition, the application time and deadline are different in each country, school and even major. The agency teacher will also remind some confused students in advance. My suggestion is to choose an institution to be safer. Of course, students who choose to DIY should make preparations as early as possible to ensure that they can complete it successfully.

The third step is to choose a school and major. Choose according to your preferences for majors in each school. Usually the institution will provide a recommended list. You can go to the school's official website to see the curriculum of the corresponding major, the ratio of required courses and elective courses, papers and examinations, etc., so that you can also You will have a basic understanding and your choice of major will be more directional. And you can also search online for your study experience. Many senior students will also provide you with some experiences and suggestions.

The fourth step is to prepare application materials. I chose to apply for a mixed application in the UK and Australia. Generally, applications in the UK start earlier, and you can prepare and submit materials in October of the second semester of your junior year. The time in Australia can be slightly later, but it basically ends in March or April of the first semester of senior year.

Generally, the materials required for application are:

Transcripts: Your Chinese and English transcripts for the first three years of college are required, so be sure not to fail a class in the second semester of your junior year! This affects performance greatly. You can ask the academic affairs teacher to issue it.

Certificate of average scores: You can also ask the teacher in the Academic Affairs Office to issue it.

Personal statement: that is, PS. During the document brainstorming process, having study experience in both China and Germany also showed its advantages at this time. Learning German and getting along with German teachers also made it easier for us to understand foreign cultures and write more relevant materials. . When I was applying for graduate school, my essay teacher also emphasized my double-degree qualifications. Compared with students of the same level, the school will also tend to have students with double majors, which I believe will be helpful to the application. My PS details my educational background, research experience, and career goals. Emphasize your motivation and enthusiasm, as well as the reasons why you chose this major and this school and your future plans. At the same time, you should also highlight your relevant experience and skills in this field. Of course, it will be easier for students who choose an institution to provide corresponding materials, but please note that each school has different requirements! You must communicate with the clerical teacher in time and review it yourself. Many British schools also attach great importance to it. In Australian schools, you can generally get admission if your grades meet the standard, so grade points are really important! !

Resume: Also known as CV, it lists in detail my educational background, internship experience, research projects and other related experiences. It can be written on both school employment and off-campus internships. Internship experience is indispensable. This organization will also help you write it out, but you must read it yourself. No one will care more about your affairs than you!

Two recommendation letters: The recommendation letter requires two recommending teachers. We can actively contact the college teachers and require the teachers’ email addresses. Generally, institutions will help prepare the recommendation letters. I am really grateful to all the teachers in the hospital for their help. They have always taken the trouble to help me forward emails, issue certificates, etc. Everyone took the initiative to contact us. The teachers are very willing to help us.

IELTS transcript: Some schools require it to be submitted when applying, and some schools can issue a conditional offer first. As long as you submit qualified IELTS scores and complete transcripts of four years of university before the start of the semester, you can replace the unconditional offer. . Therefore, it is really important to take IELTS in advance, and it will also be a big plus point when applying.

After submitting the application materials, you are waiting for the offer. You may be a little anxious during this period, but don’t worry. The review time of each school will be different depending on the time you submit. Some may get the results soon, while others may have to wait a long time to get the results. But no matter what the result is, we should not deny ourselves. Maybe the current choice is the best choice.

Finally, congratulations on your admission! After getting admissions from different schools, you can start thinking about where to go. You must pay attention to the deadline for accepting admissions. In addition, you can't relax in your studies, because your senior year grades also need to be submitted.

The above whole process is almost my experience of applying for graduate school and development during school. If you have any questions, you can come to me and I will do my best to help you. Here again, I would like to thank all the teachers and classmates who have always helped and cared about me! I hope my experience can provide some reference for students who are applying for graduate school. I believe every experience is an opportunity for growth. May you move forward firmly on the road to pursuing your dreams, and finally reap the beautiful future you expect. May you have a bright future to pursue, and may you have youth to look back on!

Development experience: Forge ahead despite knowing the shortcomings, and move forward with a view of the mountains. Looking back on the past four years of college, I have grown from a confused and restless novice to a young man in the new era who can stand on his own. I would also like to give some little advice to my fellow students here, I hope it will be helpful.

Find the right direction and clear goals. When we study hard in high school, we always hear the saying It will be fine when we get to college. Indeed, in college life, without the supervision of teachers and the nagging of parents, people naturally think that they can relax and lie down. In fact, this is not the case. At this time, clear goals, clear plans and a high degree of self-discipline will become your opportunity to overtake. Making good use of your four years in college will also have a positive impact on your life trajectory. Start planning your college life from the beginning of your freshman year, ranging from daily plans to future plans such as applying for graduate school and postgraduate studies. Once you have determined your goals, then go ahead unswervingly. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t thought about it. , then focus on the present, take every class seriously, complete every assignment carefully, and shift from passive learning to active learning. Learn to take advantage of resources, such as taking online courses, reading relevant books and journal articles, and even participating in school academic seminars. You should boldly try out certificates, internships, competitions, etc. related to your major. Prepare as early as possible for skill exams such as CET-4 and CET-6 and pass them as soon as possible so that you have the opportunity to counter-select instead of waiting uneasily forever.

Refuse to procrastinate and take action first. As Shi Tiesheng said: The biggest disadvantage of procrastination is not delay, but making oneself hesitant or even lose confidence. No matter what you decide, do it immediately. This in itself can make people energetic and maintain a sense of initiative and enthusiasm. Happy mood. I used to be a procrastinator. I had a lot of plans and zero actions, which caused me to stay up late one night after another. My body was overdrawn and I was gradually unable to do what I wanted to do. After making up my mind to make corrections, I discovered that many things are not that difficult, but rather how we do them. If we always stay at the step we are thinking about, we will never complete it. Only by taking action first can we have a chance to change. Complete first, then perfect. Break big actions into small achievable goals. Step by step, we won’t be anxious when we take action.

Adjust your mentality and learn to be alone. There are mountains and mountains scattered around, but I have my own level. Life is a lonely journey. Whether it is the road of study or life, you still have to walk it yourself. Don't be aimless, do whatever others do, and fall into anxiety and involution. The pursuit of the so-called gregariousness does not mean giving up oneself and catering to others unnecessarily, but rather being like-minded. We are never anyone's appendage, we slowly accumulate ourselves. When we are alone, we can learn skills, deepen our expertise, and develop our interests. Four years sounds like a long time, but in fact, it is enough for you to enrich yourself, and it can also be easily squandered. The wind will remember the traces of its arrival. Leave it to time to find the answer. Try your best and you will eventually get what you want.