I. Cities
Boston (Boston)
Boston (population 3 million) is located on the Atlantic coast in the northeast of the United States, close to new york, and enjoys an enviable geographical position. Among American cities with a population of over 500,000, only San Francisco and Washington are smaller than Boston. It has the highest density of universities and colleges in the world, and is home to many famous research institutions, such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is a good choice for undergraduate and master students to study abroad. It attracts students from all over the world like a magnet. At the same time, its social atmosphere, professional sports team and rich cultural and historical landscape are also attractive to young people.
Chicago (Chicago)
Chicago, located on the lake of Michigan, Illinois, is a place full of culture and entertainment. Chicago is full of food and nightlife. At the same time, students can enjoy a wonderful trip to Lake Michigan. They can also use trams extending in all directions in the city to visit famous galleries, unique boutiques and world-famous museums.
Chicago is one of the most multicultural cities in the United States and the world. There are ethnic groups in more than 50 languages here; Just look at the number of parades and festivals held by various ethnic groups in a year, and you can know how multicultural it is here. Chicago's economy no longer depends on heavy industries such as steel industry or meat industry, followed by communication industry, information industry, financial industry, trade and academic research and development.
San Francisco (San Francisco)
San Francisco is a patchwork of districts, and each district represents another side of this multicultural city. Ask anyone in San Francisco what they think of this city, and they will tell you how great it is. And as long as you come here once, you can confirm that what they say is true. San Francisco is a unique, friendly and beautiful international metropolis. People from all over the world come here to live, work and study.
San Francisco can be considered as the most beautiful city in America. The city stretches on a long and narrow peninsula, with rugged coastline and quiet harbor, modern high-rise buildings, two-story buildings built along steep slopes, and vibrant markets and shopping centers.
The cost of living in San Francisco is high, but it has a booming technology industry that provides high-paying jobs for young students after graduation.
Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
Among the world-famous cities, Los Angeles, California, located on the west coast of the United States, is synonymous with the real American experience. In addition to being synonymous with prosperous Hollywood, there is also Beverly Hills that exudes fashionable light. At the same time, Los Angeles is also the hometown of many movie and TV stars. With an area of 1.200 square kilometers and a population of 9.9 million, Los Angeles is the third largest city in the United States, with its own characteristics around it-Beverly Hills is the home of stars and there are many fashion shops; Hollywood is famous for its film industry; West Hollywood is the most hippie-style place in the city, with sunset boulevard and sunset plaza, as well as high-end boutiques and restaurants. There is also West Wu Cun, which is famous for its Spanish-style architecture and luxury boutiques.
Miami (Miami)
Miami is in the south of Florida, a little far from other States in the United States, but it is close to the Bahamas. There are many Spaniards in Miami, and you can clearly feel the Latin style of the city. Miami is a diversified city, attracting people from all over the world. Spanish and English are the common languages here.
Each district of this city has its own characteristics, such as the activities in Miami Beach, the Art Deco District in South Bay, and endless night life in Coconut Grove. Miami residents are easy to get along with and have a leisurely life, and students have many opportunities to speak English.
New york (new york)
New york is one of the most famous cities in the world, so students choose to study languages here. This city is very international. It is a collection of American, European, Asian and Latin American cultures. Students can experience the cultures of all countries in the world and cultivate their world outlook here. Many people had a lot of expectations before they came to new york, because new york provided everyone with various activities, many famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and countless museums. Many students also felt that new york was a shopping paradise, and there were many shops in Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, Soho and Greenwich Village to satisfy their shopping desires.
San Diego
San Diego is located at the bottom of the southwestern United States, near the Mexican border. Many people like to spend their holidays here. Except for San Diego, where the climate is mild all year round, beaches, mountains and deserts are not far away. The pleasant climate and the location near the beach make the sea activities in this place particularly developed. Surfing, whale watching, swimming and sailing are all popular sports. Besides sea activities, extracurricular activities here are also outdoor activities, such as visiting nearby mountains and deserts. Students can play golf, ski, row boats, ride bicycles in the mountains and even explore the desert in a jeep. It is convenient to travel from San Diego to Mexico, Disneyland, Hollywood, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon.
Seattle (Seattle)
Seattle is the commercial and cultural capital of Washington, located on the edge of the scenic Puget Sound. Its good geographical location makes it easy to explore nearby areas, such as Victoria or Vancouver in Canada, and it is also close to Seattle Mariners Baseball Stadium. Because there are many bars and restaurants, the social activities of Seattle people can be described as rich and colorful. It is also known as the new technology prosperity center, and Amazon and Microsoft have brought a lot of employment opportunities to the local area.
Second, graduate and undergraduate study abroad
Choosing to go abroad for further study, the pressure on tuition and living expenses is relatively small. Moreover, through studying in the university, I have a clear understanding of my learning goals, and I will be more fully prepared for studying abroad, and it will be easier to apply successfully.
Students at this stage will have certain adaptability to the teaching environment in Britain, have certain cognition and skills in interpersonal communication, are relatively independent in life and psychology, and can better adapt to the learning and living environment abroad.
Generally speaking, graduate students in the United States take one to two years. The real advantage of American universities lies in the graduate schools of American universities, which not only have high education level and excellent scientific research strength, but also have a wide range of disciplines.
Graduate school in the United States is a necessary way to enter the research field. Without a postgraduate degree, it is difficult to make achievements in the professional field.
undergraduate courses
This is what many people tend to do. At this time, students are basically independent and psychologically mature. For non-English majors, although their English level has not declined after the college entrance examination, the passing rates of IELTS and TOEFL will be higher.
In China, the circle of universities will affect our future life and career development to some extent. In fact, the same is true of studying in the United States. The circle division is very clear, and the circle of undergraduates is relatively closer to the United States.
Compared with postgraduate study, undergraduate study abroad costs more. However, if you want to work abroad in the future, you can take undergraduate study abroad as a springboard to enter a prestigious school. At this time, your language ability and ability to adapt to the environment will be stronger than that of domestic students of the same age.
Iii. Studying in primary schools, junior high schools and senior high schools
Senior high schools in the United States have a four-year system, from Grade 9 (equivalent to Grade 3 in China) to Grade 12. Therefore, students will start to apply for American high schools in the first semester of the second grade.
Students are advised to apply to American high schools after finishing the first grade of junior high school and the eighth grade in the United States. After a year's adaptation, high school learning will be relatively easy.
In addition, American universities generally give priority to local high school students. If you study in a high school in the United States, you will have great advantages in applying for an undergraduate course in the United States and have a greater chance of entering a world-class university.
Adolescence is usually considered as the golden age for studying abroad. Although students are rebellious in this period, it is also an important stage in the formation of world outlook. If students can correctly understand themselves, adapt to the reality and find the future development direction, this is undoubtedly the sublimation of themselves.
Compared with senior high school students, junior high school students have great advantages in learning English, and an all-English environment can help students develop fluent and pure English. In addition, students' teamwork ability and application ability at this time will also lay a better foundation for future study.
It should be noted that if students are introverted, they may be afraid to communicate with others in foreign languages after going abroad. In addition, middle school life in the United States is relatively easy, and school teachers will not care too much. Students with poor self-discipline may face some problems.
Childhood is recognized as the happiest and most carefree time in a person's life. What children need most at this time is happiness and freedom! I believe everyone has a deep feeling about the primary education in China, with more homework and more cram schools.
American primary education can develop children's nature without heavy homework, help children cultivate and find their own interests, and let children learn knowledge through play.
However, only a few boarding schools in the United States accept international primary school students, and the youngest boarding student is in the third grade (almost ten years old). Therefore, if you want to study abroad, parents are advised to take their children abroad during the winter and summer vacations.