I Am An International Student Attending University Of Texas

I am an international student attending University of Texas at Arlington. It is my second semester here. I am getting used to with the American educational system and culture. So far, I feel positive about it and I think I am excelling. My first semester was however a total cultural shock. Being a business major wanting to pursue career in accounting, I wanted to take Accounting, Business, Economics and Finances classes but I was forced into taking Astronomy, History, Communication and English classes due to the general education requirement. Considering the resources and time I spent attending UTA, I could not see the point of taking those classes that were totally different from my major. It kept me wondering about the value of those†¦show more content†¦Holding an undergraduate degree signifies that the person is a well-educated and qualified member of the society. 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