237-word version: Emory
For the five years, I have experienced the completely different Korean and American education systems. When I first came to America, I was utterly unfamiliar with the American style of learning...

1486-character version (out of 1500 character limit): Brown
When I first arrived, I was utterly unfamiliar with the American style of learning... I was used to the cramming and memorizing method of learning in Korea, with teachers who did not require, or even welcome, student participation...

304-word version: U of Michigan
For the five years, I have experienced the completely different Korean and American education systems. When I first came to America, I was utterly unfamiliar with the American style of learning... I was used to the cramming and memorizing method of learning in Korea, with teachers who did not require, or even welcome, student participation...

750-character version (out of 750 character limit): Rochester
When I first arrived, I was utterly unfamiliar with the American style of learning, such as expressing myself freely and openly. I was used to the cramming and memorizing method of learning in Korea..