小明以前一直想去国外。
Xiao Ming had always wanted to study abroad.
也就是说，他决定提高自己的能力。
That is to say, he decided to improve his own abilities.
需要学习，因为没人看护。
Studying abroad requires self-disciplined learning, because no one is there to look after you.
刚开始的时候，他有些孤单和迷惑。
In the beginning, he seemed somewhat lonely and confused.
但是，他发现那里的建筑很，风景也更加美丽。
However, he found that the architecture there was very modern, and the scenery was even more beautiful.
只要努力，学费和生活费可以通过打工。
As long as you work hard, tuition and living expenses can be earned through part-time work.
集体生活让他了沟通能力。
Communal living helped him improve his communication skills.
他拒绝了某些不必要的聚会，专注于学科和测验。
He turned down certain unnecessary gatherings and focused on his subjects and exams.
现在，他觉得这段经历是人生的起点，而不是。
Now, he feels that this experience is the starting point of life, not the destination.
他彻底了以前对自己能力的怀疑。
He thoroughly rejected his earlier doubts about his own abilities.