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    【转载】为什么你该考虑美国的州立大学

    2014-11-09
                            

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    为什么你该考虑美国的州立大学

    Going Public: Why You Should Consider America's State Universities

    关注公立大学:为什么你该考虑美国的州立大学

     

    Many applicants focus their attention solely on private universities. This isn’t a bad place to start, by any means: schools like the University of Chicago, Stanford and liberal arts colleges such as Middlebury are all excellent institutions, to say nothing of the Ivy League’s sterling reputation.

     

    很多申请者只考虑私立大学。这或许是个还不错的选择,像芝加哥大学、斯坦福以及明德这样的文理学院都是一流的院校,更不用说享有盛名的常春藤了。

     

    However, American state universities offer some of the best value in higher education and are highly accessible to international students. Here's my story.

     

    然而,美国州立大学在高等教育方面也有可取之处。对于国际学生而言,申请成功的机会也很大。以下是我的个人经历。

     

    As an undergraduate I attended Indiana University, a school with over 42,000 students. Attending a state "flagship" (so called because it the best public school in the state) is a fundamentally different experience than studying at a liberal arts college or a private research university and it’s not for everyone, but for me the experience was very positive for both my academic career and social life. The sheer size of many public universities can be discouraging to some, yet I would argue that from this breadth originates many of their greatest strengths. Let’s consider some of the benefits of attending a larger school that relate to its size:

     

    我本科是在印第安纳大学读的,这所学校有42000多名学生。比起文理学院或是私立的研究型大学,在一个州最好的公立大学上学是完全不同的体验。可能其他人有不同的观点,但单就我而言,这段经历对我的学术生涯和社会阅历都是大有脾益的。有人可能认为公立大学太大了,鱼龙混杂,但是我觉得这也有它的好处。想想在一所视野广阔的学校上学的好处吧:

     

    1. Diversity

     

    While the word “diversity” is often overused in the college admissions process, it’s still a good way to describe public universities. My graduating class at Indiana had students from over 165 countries and every American state plus a variety of professional and socioeconomic backgrounds. Among these students I made lasting friendships and professional contacts both within the United States and abroad, plus I can connect with a much larger pool of alumni in various companies around the world when I am job hunting or looking to enter a new professional field. The opportunity to benefit from peer learning, collaboration and cultural exchange is immense as your classmates will challenge the way you see the world.

     

    1. 多样性

     

    虽然多样性这个词在大学招生的时候已经被反复提及,但它还是适用于公立大学的。在印第安纳大学,和我同一届的学生来自超过165个不同的国家,包括美国的各个州。他们有着各种各样的专业和社会经济背景。我和其中的一些人,有的是美国人有的不是,保持着长久的友谊和专业知识上的交流。当我找工作,或者想要进入一个新行业时,我可以在全世界很多不同的公司找到一大群校友。当你的同学们不断挑战和重塑你的世界观时,这是你向他们学习、与他们合作并且交流文化的好机会。

     

    2. Flexibility

     

    If you have a specialized field of study in mind or want a variety of options, consider a public university. Indiana, for example, offers over 120 majors and study in 60 languages, many of which are not available elsewhere in the States. As a student, you will have access to professors in all of these fields and can fully explore your interests in any academic subject—including some you have probably never heard of before. Public universities will allow you greater customization of your academic program and freedom to choose your classes, while many private schools will have more specific requirements or a “core curriculum” that all students must follow.

     

    2. 灵活性

     

    如果你有特别想学的专业,或者想要有更多选择,那就考虑公立大学吧。拿印第安纳大学来说,这里有超过120个专业,60多种语言,很多都是本校特色。在这里学习,你可以接触到不同专业的知名学者,可以满足你对任何科目的探索,有些你可能听都没听过。公立大学可以为你量身定制差异化的学术研究计划,让你可以更自由地选择课程,而很多私立大学会有很多明文规定或者强制性的核心课程。

     

    3. Value

     

    From a purely monetary perspective, public universities have lower tuition rates due to support from state governments. Many also have specific scholarships available to international students as well as extra resources and orientation to help you settle in a new community. Similarly, many public universities will have a special division or honors college for top students that offer many of the same benefits as a liberal arts school—smaller class sizes, personal mentors and access to advanced coursework and research opportunities. These elite programs offer the best of both worlds for highly motivated students.

     

    3. 价值

     

    单从经济的角度来说,公立大学因为有了政府的资助,学费比较便宜。留学生还可以申请奖学金或是其他资源来更好地适应新环境。很多公立大学还会为顶尖学生专门分出荣誉学院,这些学院和文理学院一样提供很多福利,比如小班教学,一对一导师制以及参与高水平课程或研究项目的机会。这些优秀的项目集两者的优点与一身,为积极上进的学生提供了绝佳的机会。

     

    4. Active campus life

     

    Large campuses are like small cities—this can be good or bad, depending on your perspective. Small colleges will have a quieter, more intimate campus environment. Public universities may feel more bustling and urban, especially when class is in session, despite the fact that they are usually located away from major cities. If you want to take on leadership responsibilities within a student club or organization, then you will have numerous opportunities to do so and develop organizational management and financial skills, or simply join groups that interest you. Large gatherings for concerts, major lectures, or football and basketball games might attract tens of thousands of spectators. It can be exhilarating, and as a student you can choose to participate in all or none of these things—if you prefer solitude and quiet study, that’s an option too.

     

    4. 丰富的校园生活

     

    大校园,小社会。好事还是坏事?那得看你怎么看了。地方小的学校就会有个相对安静、私密的校园环境。虽然远离大城市,但公立的学校通常比较热闹,尤其是开学后。如果你想在某个社团或组织里锻炼领导力,这绝不是难事。你有大把的机会可以锻炼组织沟通和财政管理能力。或者你也可以参加个感兴趣的社团。大型的音乐会、讲座或是体育比赛都能吸引大批观众。作为学校的一员,你可以选择参加所有的这些活动,非常有意思。当然,如果你喜欢独处,想要静静地学习,你也可以不参加。

     

    These are just a few points to consider when evaluating schools before you apply and shouldn't be the sole basis for your decision. Above all, it’s important for you as a prospective student to think about what environment suits you best—public or private, big or small—because there is no correct answer for everyone. This is a subject that I will return to in the future, so look for more to come in the weeks to come.

     

     

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