Have you ever traveled solo? I love traveling. I mostly like traveling by myself – called ‘solo traveling.’ I have traveled solo in countries in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. People often ask me why I like solo traveling. “Aren’t you afraid?” “Don’t you get lonely?” Back in my home country of Indonesia, […]
#TravelThursday: Confessions of a Solo Traveler
Posted June 25th, 2015 at 12:21 pm (UTC-5)
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8 Insider Tips for Scholarship Interviews
Posted June 11th, 2015 at 1:36 pm (UTC-5)
Most scholarship programs require in-person interviews to advance to the final selection phase. For two years, I was on a selection panel for a prestigious international scholarship program. I interviewed hundreds of candidates. I would like to share with you how the interview process works from the panelist’s (or interviewer’s) point of view. Before […]
Tips to get a scholarship abroad
Posted June 10th, 2015 at 1:47 pm (UTC-5)
Hello everyone, I am Triwik, an intern at VOA Learning English. I am also a graduate student in Communication and Development Studies at Ohio University, here in the United States. I got a scholarship for a two-year master’s degree from Fulbright. The Fulbright scholarship is an international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. […]
Want to study abroad? Try to get a scholarship!
Posted June 8th, 2015 at 2:34 pm (UTC-5)
Hi everyone! My name is Triwik and I am from Indonesia. I am currently studying for a master’s degree in Communication and Development Studies at Ohio University in the United States. Many people ask me: “Do you pay for your study out of your own pocket?” No, I don’t, because I received a scholarship. It […]
Five Things That Have Surprised Me About College Life in America
Posted June 3rd, 2015 at 4:51 pm (UTC-5)
Hi all! My name is Triwik, and I am a summer intern here at VOA Learning English. Every week, I will write a blog post here about my experiences as an international student in the United States. I am from Surakarta, Indonesia. I am currently studying for my master’s degree at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. […]
