Hello, my name is Antonio. I am a twenty-year-old Spanish student from Valladolid, a city in the north of Spain, although I currently study in Madrid, the capital, where I major in Illustration and Audiovisual Design. I have a great passion for traveling, photography, drawing, and animals.
I chose BGD (Gengdan Institute of Beijing University of Technology) because it has a large and modern campus, and it attracts professors from various countries who speak English, which was very important for me since I don't speak any Chinese yet.
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Additionally, the university is located in Beijing, a vast city rich in history, and being the capital, I find some similarities between it and Madrid, another large capital with its own deep historical significance. I decided to pursue this exchange to learn more about a culture that is quite different from my own, and I also saw it as an excellent opportunity to enhance my resume. Since arriving at BGD, my experience has been very positive. The support I've received from both my classmates and professors, as well as the International Office, has been outstanding. They've always been attentive and eager to help with any issues I may encounter.
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During my time here, I've been assigned a fantastic tutor who helps me navigate my studies and ensures I am on track with my coursework. I've also had the chance to experience and learn from a variety of different perspectives in design, as the professors come from diverse backgrounds and communicate in excellent English. The classes are structured in a way that makes them enjoyable and easy to follow, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, which I find very enriching. Working in teams has been a wonderful way to meet new people and create lasting connections.
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In conclusion, I am extremely happy with my experience at this university. The staff are always ready to assist and make you feel comfortable, and despite occasionally missing my home and family, I am confident that this will be an experience that will broaden my global perspective and improve my skills as a designer. This exchange has given me the chance to step outside of my comfort zone and immerse myself in a completely different culture, which I know will be invaluable in the future.
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