Instructions on Studying Abroad——美国教育专家谈留学

2017-05-19 西外小初高双语国际课程部

Instructions on Studying Abroad——美国教育专家谈留学 

      Not long ago our school was honored with the presence of Ross Jennings, vice president of Green River College, who prepared a lecture for the International High School students and their families called, “Epic or Fail? It All Depends On Your University.” The purpose of the lecture was to help students better understand the American university system so that they can prepare to and succeed in their studies abroad.  

      Vice President Ross began the lecture by asking the following three questions in rapid succession: 

      1、What is your target country?

      2、What is your target school?

      3、What is your target major?

      These questions may seem simple, but they took students and parents by surprise. The audiences looked at each other, but no one knew how to reply. Vice President Ross then said that a thorough consideration of these questions was the most important way to prepare to study abroad. Indeed, only if you have a goal can you move forward with confidence. In just the same way, if an athlete running the hundred meter dash doesn’t keep his target in sight, how can he confidently charge in the direction of his dreams?

      For our students, going abroad is an amazing way to advance their studies and a novel cultural experience, but also an arduous (if dazzling) campaign. In the course of this campaign, the most important battle is the battle of daily living in a foreign country as well as the struggle to earn their diploma. But how should they approach studying at a foreign university? How can they become a successful university students? 

      Vice President Ross gave the following suggestions:

    1.After you begin attending courses, make an appointment with your counselor to discuss your major. 

    2.Master English – and not only in class.

    3.Don’t go it alone – take advantage of opportunities for help.

    4.Establish yourself off campus – make friends (but stay away from alcohol and drugs).  

    5.Learn both how to accept and to overcome setbacks.

    6.Break through cultural barriers – adapt to the local way of life and local customs – take part in cultural fusion.

Suggestions

       Vice President Ross’s lecture was both rich and approachable, and he discussed problems that were relevant and interesting to those in attendance. Like the man himself, his speech was full of humor. His enriching activities and lively presentation were of immense benefit to our students. This enthusiastic and hospitable “foreign friend”, before his lecture ended, did not forget to make the following pact with our students: next time they are studying abroad in America, they should come to his house for a barbecue. Aren’t you moved?

     不久前，美国绿河学院（GREEN RIVER COLLEGE）副院长Ross Jennings莅临我校，为高中国际课程部的学生和家长准备了一场名为“成功还是失败？——取决于美国的大学教育”的讲座。该讲座旨在帮助学生更好地了解美国的大学教育、为出国留学做准备以及完成在国外大学的深造等。

     演讲开始的时候，Ross校长便一口气抛出三个问题：

1.你的目标国家是哪个？

2.你的目标学校是哪所？

3.你的目标专业是哪个？

     这三个问题对我们在场的很多学生和家长来说都好比“当头棒喝”，学生们都面面相觑，根本无法回答这个问题。Ross先生说思考好这三个问题，是出国留学最重要的准备。是的，只有目标确定才能勇往直前，就像百米赛跑的运动员，若不是有前面百米赛道的终点，他缘何能心无旁骛地冲向自己的理想？

对学生来说，去国外读书是一次精彩的深造，是一段新的文化体验，也是一场艰苦却华丽的战役。在这场战役中，最重要的环节是顺利度过国外的学习生活、完美地完成自己的学业。关于如何在国外读大学、如何做一名优秀的学生，Ross先生也提出一些建议：

1.上课后与辅导员一起制定一个转专业计划

2.驾驭英语，不仅仅在课堂上

3.不要单打独斗，要寻求帮助

4.开创校外生活，交好朋友（爱学习的，不吸毒不喝酒的）

5.能接受并战胜挫败

6.能突破国界的，适应当地生活方式和习惯，接受融合文化

很多家长都会担心孩子一个人去美国学习。在一个陌生的国度，语言不通，无亲人在身边照顾，各种诱惑困难席卷而来，孩子怎样才能安全健康的生活呢？

戳视频，看Ross先生的温馨建议：如何在美国健康安全的生活。

要独立地在美国顽强地生活下来，其中最重要的一点就是要掌握好英语，这是去美国的充分必要条件。说到这一点时，机智幽默的Ross先生临时兴起，想要考一考我们学生的英文。他随意抽选了一个学生和他进行对话。我们的学生回答地自如流畅，真的非常棒！Ross先生也禁不住鼓起掌来。

戳视频，看Ross先生教大家如何掌握好英语以及我校学生如何自由应对提问。

Ross副院长的这场演讲，内容丰富，很接地气，讨论的都是当前国际高中家长和学生所关心和面临的问题。他的演讲也如他本人一样，风趣幽默。在他丰富的动作和激情澎湃的声音中，学生和家长都受益良多。这位热情好客的外国友人，在演讲结束前还不忘和学生来一个约定：下次学生去美国游学时，可以去Ross先生家烧烤哦！你心动了吗？

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       希望这次的讲座能给大家一些帮助，为了更好地帮助我们的学生和家长了解国外读书情况，后续我校还会不断有类似的讲座，我们欢迎各位家长拨冗参加！