Xiao Lei flew to London six months ago to study for a business qualification and it was the first time that she (leave) her motherland. Her preparation course is helping her to get used  the academic (require) of a Western university.

    Her tutor told her not to write other people had said without acknowledging them and that she should read(difference) texts that contain various opinions and give her own. She had to learn how to use the phone, how to pay bus fare and how to ask  shopkeeper for things she didn't know the English for.

     (live) with a host familyshe says, gives her chances to adjust to the new environment quickly. Besides, she has learnt a bit  (much) to balance her study and life. We wish her all the best and seek for a job  (success) after graduation.