The Asian Piano Recital — by MiXue on

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Please understand--the title is not meant to be discriminatory in any manner. As you read on, you'll understand what I mean. --- Last...

Free College Admissions Services — by MiXue on

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Update:  I can't believe I actually got responses to this post! Thanks! Long story short, I'm trying to build a portfolio in prepa...

My Awkwardness — by MiXue on

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I promise you guys I'm not this awkward in real life :) But I am kind of awkward. What a weird thumbnail shot too. Sorry, I was just ...

Thank You, CBYX — by MiXue on

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Though I'm not in Germany yet, CBYX has already changed my life. About a week  and a half ago, I got a call from Vanderbilt University, ...

How Much of Yourself to Be? — by MiXue on

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What I mean is, where is the line between being yourself and assimilating into the culture, trying to "act German?" During the con...

Youtube — by MiXue on

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Let's just say that I am absolutely incapable of making any sort of video. Frankly, I just can't stare into a camera. A group of peo...

On Korea, China, Unity, and Division — by MiXue on

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Even though I did not get the NSLI-Y scholarship to Korea, and even though I still love Germany, I must post something that has been botheri...

Conference Calls — by MiXue on

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A few weeks ago, we finally  got more news from AFS. It was about the mandatory conference call meetings, and unfortunately, the most recent...

Pre-Departure Orientation #1 — by MiXue on

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PDO: Pre-Departure Orientation. I had my first one back when I was still applying for CBYX. That would probably also go on my "Top 10...

My Acceptance Story — by MiXue on

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The day of acceptance will probably rank in my top 10 "Happiest Moments Ever" list, partially because I felt like I would not get...