第一篇:2008年出国留学继续升温及应考方法
2008年出国留学继续升温,不少准备去美国一流大学深造的中国学生已开始为“美国高考”———SAT紧密筹备。如何把自己打造成“美国高考”中的牛人,顺利获得美国名校敲门砖呢?记者为此采访了上海新东方学校国外考试部主任王文山。
特训一 应对竞争先走出“心理误区”
“随着申请去美国留学的考生数量越来越多,SAT的考分也日益影响到考生能否申请到美国名校,甚至拿到奖学金。”王文山表示,应对激烈竞争,考生必须先走出几个“心理误区”。
首先,美国高考允许考生参加多次考试,因此考生不要抱有“一考定终身”的想法。据悉,SAT每年将组织6-8次考试,考生可以多次参加,而多数的美国大学会选取考生最好的一次成绩进行评定。其次,多数美国大学都会在招生时按国家、区域进行录取名额分配,由于美国大学多,考生选择面相对比较大,因此考生也不必抱有“千军万马过独木桥”的想法。第三,许多考生认为应该先申请大学再参加SAT考试申请奖学金,但根据往年学生信息反馈,真正读了美国大学再参加SAT的考生寥寥无几,考生的考分也远远不及先在国内参加考试的考生,因此考生还是要提早考,稳中求胜。
特训二 答题三大绝招———逻辑、创新、细心
在SAT考试中,考题本身并没有太大的难度,尤其在数学和写作两个科目中,考生基本不太会“开天窗”,但要获得高分,就一定要在答题中体现自己的逻辑能力。“美国高等教育提倡学生创新能力,在SAT考试中,考题往往会结合学生的各种知识背景,看考生能够从中理出一个头绪来,再有条理地进行答题。”王文山分析说,比如写作部分,阅卷老师往往先看考生的文章结构,再考查学生文章内容中的逻辑关系、思维过程,如果文章中能体现学生自己对问题创新性的看法、观点,往往能得到好成绩。
如果说逻辑能力和创新能力需要长期积累和培养的话,细心则是考生在考试中相对容易做到的一点。王文山说,考生常常会因为题目中某个单词而“卡壳”,既耽误了答题时间,又容易影响平稳答题的心情。“考生在考试中做到细心,也体现在读题上。考生碰到一个生词时,有时可以经过题干中其它词汇的解读来猜测这道题的要求,因此考生要善于发现答题‘线索’。”
特训三 了解美国文化背景
既然是美国高考,考题中当然少不了“美国文化”,要和命题者“搭上脉”,考生最好多了解一些美国文化和历史背景。“SAT的语文考试题目内容涉及面广,既有历史背景,也有时政评论。”因此,考生在备考时要及时搜集时政信息,广泛阅读。尤其对于中美文化所存在的差异经常进行“热身训练”。王文山建议,考生可以上网阅读一些美国知名时政评论家的观点、讲话,阅读一些历届美国总统的经典讲话,同时也要关注美国时政新闻,社会现状等,对于新闻中出现的“新名词”也要保持敏感。“美国名校往往看重考生广博的知识背景,对事物的看法和总结,因此考生不妨在平时多进行知识汇集、整理,答题时自然就会表现出来。”。
第二篇:出国留学热持续升温 “洋文凭”价值何在?
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出国留学热持续升温 “洋文凭”价值何在?
出国留学热持续升温 “洋文凭”价值何在参加“洋高考”的越来越多,高中“国际合作班”越来越多,高三年级的空座位越来越多……种种现象表明,出国留学热在持续升温,留学“低龄化”日趋明显,和中考、高考一样,“出国留学”成为许多城市中学生及家长嘴边儿的“热词儿”。
走出国门、享受发达国家的优质教育,理由、好处、意义根本毋须列举和论证,毕竟,人家的大学历史悠久、名校林立,教育质量更加过硬,科研成果更货真价实。尤为值得称道的是,人才培养机制既灵活又严格,特别是一些名校,进校门不易,想毕业更难,如果想像在国内大学里那样混学分混文凭,迟早会被淘汰出局。
但是,也应看到,他山之石并非都能攻玉,关键看是什么样的石头。发达国家的大学并非全是优质校,不同国家、不同高校的水平更是参差不齐。就拿高等教育发达的美国来说,在众多名校熠熠闪烁的光环下,也有一些所谓的大学滥竽充数、买卖文凭、误人子弟。从当年钱钟书先生笔下的“克莱登大学”,到今天唐骏先生获得博士学位的“西太平洋大学”,人们都能听到“野鸡大学”的“传奇故事”。再拿留学热门目的地之一的澳大利亚来说,“野鸡大学”欺骗中国留学生的事件屡有发生,致使大批中国学生无学可上、流落异国,中国教育部不止一次发出留学预警。
与此同时,随着归国留学人员日益增多,“海归”变“海待”的现象更加普遍,中国社会对“洋文凭”的崇拜度也悄然降低。有的学生在国外不太知名的大学里读了几年,也取得了“洋文凭”,可是,回国就业时发现,自己所学专业派不上用场,只能依靠外语的优势去求职。有的人兴冲冲地去国外读了个MBA,回国后的工资却比出国前还低。
尽管有这样那样不尽如人意之处,但出国留学的热度并未受多少影响,大批中国学生及家长仍满怀信心和憧憬,希望尽早筹划,尽早准备,尽早走出去。中国学生和家长为什么对出国留学兴趣如此浓厚?为什么对“洋文凭”如此热衷?究其根源,不仅仅是希望接受国外优质教育,同时也是为了摆脱国内应试教育的枷锁。
且不说在长达12年里承受的沉重课业负担,仅仅中考、高考这两个关卡,就让许多学生及家长心力交瘁、感同梦魇。为什么会造成这样的局面?原因其实很简单:目前的升学之路几乎仍是独木桥,绝大多数学生别无选择,只能在试卷和分数上去拼、去赌自己的明天。为了避开这些独木桥,有条件的学生和家长只好另辟蹊径,出国留学自然成为一种选择。从这个意义上说,出国留学拿“洋文凭”,其实是争取一种人生的选择权。
教育其实是最具人文情怀的事业,从理念到内容,从教材到教法,从评价到考试,从升学到毕业,都理应给学生更多的自由度和选择权。从这个意义上说,教育改革的路很不平坦。
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第三篇:出国留学
Should I Study Abroad?
Every year thousands and thousands of people leave the comforts of their homes to learn English in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, and Australia.Why do they do it?Many feel that by studying a language in a country where it is spoken, they will be able to learn it more quickly.Others feel that studying abroad gives them a kind of prestige in their home country.It may even lead to a better job.And quite a few people want to study abroad for the pure pleasure and excitement it brings.But living and studying in another country can also have its problems.Almost everyone experiences some level of homesickness.And a few people go home earlier than expected because their ideas about living in another country were different from reality.Is learning English abroad something you are interested in?Whether to learn a
language by studying abroad is a big decision.You should be aware of what you are getting into before you start packing your bags.Disadvantages of Studying Abroad
Studying abroad does not mean you will learn English magically.Many people think that they just need to live in another country and they will learn the local language.This is not completely true.You still need to pay attention and study.There are people who live in foreign countries for many, many years without knowing the language well.However, it will probably come to you easier and faster than if you just studied the language in your home country.Studying abroad can be hard.You will probably have times when you miss your family, friends, food, and everything familiar.Almost everyone goes through some culture shock.You will have to realize and accept that it will take some time to adjust to a new way of living.Studying abroad can be expensive.There is no doubt that it takes money to study abroad.It can vary from kind of expensive to very expensive.Most places don't allow international students to work.You will have to have the money before you arrive in the country or have someone from home support you.Is this something that
you and/or your family can afford?
Advantages of Studying Abroad
You are surrounded by English.Yes, you need to pay attention and do some
studying, but everything comes faster when you do because English is everywhere-on the streets, in the stores, on the TV-you can't get away from it.Your eyes are opened to the world.We often grow up thinking that our way of doing things is the only way, or sometimes the best way.But living in a new culture helps us realize new ways of doing things, and also helps us to see that even though we are different, we are all human.And in many cases, not only will you get to know the natives of the country you are visiting, you may get to know classmates from all over the world.You learn to take care of yourself.Living in another country, even if it is with a host family, means you might be doing things you may not have done in your home country.These include cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, washing clothes, figuring out transportation, making living arrangements, setting up accounts for cell phones and utilities, etc.You may think of this as a disadvantage, but many international students go home proud that they have become very self sufficient.Your life will be forever changed.One of the greatest things that happens when you do something as big as live in another country is-you become a changed person-your outlook on life is different.Your new maturity can help lead you to new places in your life.You make memories that will last a lifetime.Your pictures, journals, and souvenirs will help you remember your time abroad, but your memories and emotions of this special time will also be a part of your life until you are very old.So how can you know if studying abroad is right for you?First, start by talking to people who have already done it.Of course everyone will have his or her own experience and point of view, but it can be really helpful to hear what other people have to say.If you don't know anyone who has studied abroad, ask others about their experiences through the internet.Dave's ESL Cafe is a good place to start.If you do decide that you are interested in going abroad, take a look at websites likeandto search for schools and get advice on where to go.Studying abroad can really change your life.And hopefully if you decide to do it, it will be a wonderful experience for you.Learning needs to go abroad to spend alot of money and effort.But many young people in particular,for some students still aspire to be able to go abroad to study.Nowadays more and more young people are going to study abroad.Like everything else,studying abroad has both favorable and unfavorable aspects.Generally,the favorable aspects can be listed as follows.Firstly,they think by attending acollege in aforeign country they can learn not only useful knowledge,but also the culture and customs of other nations.Secondly,they can take advantage of this opportunity to gain agood command of the foreign language they are learning very quickly.Moreover,they can meet different people and experience different cultures,which may help to broaden their views.Every coin has two sides.The negative aspects are also apparent.The costs are much higher than those in their native country.Most overseas students have to work for aliving,which can't allow them to pay all their attention to study.What's more,they may feel very lonely.Through above analysis,we can see that the positive aspects outweigh the negative ones.Therefore,I am in favor of going abroad to study.
第四篇:出国留学
同留学国家在研究生教育方面的特点各有不同。
赴英国、爱尔兰、加拿大、澳大利亚、新西兰留学的优势一是学制短,一般为一年至两年;二是英语授课,学生较容易掌握语言。劣势是学费和生活费相对较高,每年的学费加生活费约为17万元~25万元人民币,尤以英国的费用为最高。
赴法国、德国留学的优势是专业课程免学费,每年的学费加生活费约为4万元人民币。劣势是必须学第二外语。
赴新加坡、中国香港留学的优势一是可用英文授课;二是学费相对便宜:公立学校每年的学费加生活费约为1.5万元~3万元人民币,私立学校每年的学费加生活费约为12万元人民币。劣势为:一是学制较长,一般是三年;二是约77%为华人,尽管用英文授课,但出了校门之后仍然无法完全找到英文环境和体会西方的经济文化生活。
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申请留学读研学生主要分三类
留学专家指出,国内研究生报名日渐火爆,背后的一个重要成因是近年来大学研究生扩招以及毕业后就业率低造成的。目前留学读研的学生主要分为三大类,第一类是学习成绩优异的学生,希望到国外接受更优秀的教育。第二类是学习成绩不理想,无法满足国内读研的需要,特别是一些热门的研究生课程,国内录取率甚至可以超过70:1。而国外一些优秀学校采用宽进严出的方式,为这部分学子降低了国外深造的门槛。第三类学生是出于双保险的考虑,对国内读研和出国留学并没有明确想法,但很明确要读研。
第五篇:出国留学
怀化学院学生出国留学招生报名简章
为提高怀化学院教育国际化程度,拓展我校学生国际视野,为我校学生创造出国留学交流就业以及毕业后出国读研的机会,怀化学院与美国、英国、澳大利亚、泰国、乌克兰等国家部分高校签订了教育合作交流协议,开展了一系列留学交流活动。
具体留学交流项目包括:
美国圣克劳德州立大学(St.Cloud State University):
1+3,2+2项目:我校本科生在怀化学院学习1年或2年,二年级或三年级时进入圣克劳德大学本专业学习,学习3年或2年,毕业拿怀化学院与圣克劳德大学双学士学位。
4+2本硕连读项目:选拔我校优秀本科毕业生赴圣克劳德大学攻读硕士学位。美国索尔兹伯里大学(Salisbury University)
1+3,2+2项目:我校本科生在怀化学院学习1年或2年,二年级或三年级时进入索尔兹伯里大学本专业学习,学习3年或2年,毕业拿怀化学院与索尔兹伯里大学双学士学位。
4+2本硕连读项目:选拔我校优秀本科毕业生赴索尔兹伯里大学攻读硕士学位。短期交流项目:选拔我校优秀在读本科生赴索尔兹伯里大学做短期交流,为期一年。
美国伯特利大学(Bethel University)
MBA硕士研究生项目:选拔我校优秀本科毕业生赴伯特利大学攻读MBA硕士学位
乌克兰卢甘斯克国立大学
交换生项目:选拔我校本科三年级学生赴乌克兰卢甘斯克国立大学交换学习一年(四年级),免交学费住宿费。
4+2项目:选拔我校优秀本科毕业生赴乌克兰卢甘斯克国立大学攻读硕士学位。英国安格利亚鲁斯金大学
1+3,2+2项目:我校本科生在怀化学院学习1年或2年,二年级或三年级时进入安格利亚鲁斯金大学本专业学习,学习3年或2年,毕业拿怀化学院与安格利亚鲁斯金大学双学士学位。
1+1本硕连读项目:我校本科生在怀化学院学习3年,四年级时进入安格利亚鲁斯金大学本专业学习,学习1年,而后进入安格利亚鲁斯金大学本专业攻读硕士学位,学习1年,取得硕士学位。
澳大利亚西悉尼大学
1+1本硕连读项目:我校本科生在怀化学院学习3年,四年级时进入西悉尼大学本专业学习,学习1年,而后进入西悉尼大学本专业攻读硕士学位,学习1年,取得硕士学位。
泰国和泰国泰北皇家理工大学
汉语教学和交流项目:选拔我校优秀毕业生赴泰国泰北皇家理工大学做对外汉语教师。选拔我校优秀毕业生赴泰国参加国家汉办组织的汉语志愿者项目。报名表请到怀化学院校园网国际交流处下载,各外国大学介绍及留学项目详情请见怀化学院校园网-合作交流,详情咨询请到怀化学院国际交流处找刘贺熹老师。
报名地点:国际交流处外语系大学英语教学部
报名时间:2011年9月8日---2011年9月25日
报名联系人:国际交流处 刘贺熹老师 ***,外语系 汪离离老师***,大学英语教学部尹璐老师***吴后琼老师 ***
怀化学院 国际交流处
2011年9月6日