Study abroad / exchange
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What it really means
Spending a semester or year at a partner university in another country as part of your degree. Apply early — places are limited and applications open in the year before you go.
Chinese explanation
作为学位的一部分，去国外合作大学交换一学期或一年。要早申请——名额有限，且提前一年开放申请。
Example conversation
A: You're off to Amsterdam next year?
B: Yes, a study abroad semester — I applied back in October.
A：你明年要去阿姆斯特丹？
B：对，交换一学期——我去年十月就申请了。
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