VOA慢速英语:Bringing an International Community to Roger Williams University

strict – adj. demanding that people obey rules or behave in a certain way

encourage(d) – v. to make someone more likely to do something

master’s degree – n. a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one or two years of additional study following a bachelor's or 4-year undergraduate degree

undergraduate degree – n. a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study

apply – v. to ask formally for something, such as a job, admission to a school, or a loan, usually in writing

background(s) – n. the experiences, knowledge, and education in a person's past

guidance counselor – n. a person whose job is to give help and advice to students about educational and personal decisions

campus – n. the area and buildings around a university, college, or school

academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education

nationality – n. the fact or status of being a member or citizen of a particular nation

challenge(s) – n. a difficult task or problem