1. Introduction to American universities studying abroad
1, Harvard University
Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Is a world-renowned private research university and a member of the Ivy League. Eight presidents of the United States of America, 157 Nobel Prize winners (world 1), 18 Fields Medal winners (world 1) and 14 Turing Prize winners (fourth in the world) have worked or studied here.
$72,000 per year (full-time)
2. Stanford University
Stanford University is a private university in the United States and is recognized as one of the outstanding universities in the world. It is located in Stanford, California, near San Francisco. Compared with the famous Ivy League schools in the eastern United States, especially Harvard and Yale, Stanford University has a short history, but it can compete with Ivy League schools in academic level and other aspects.
Annual salary of $68,868 (full-time)
3. University of Michigan at ann arbor
The University of Michigan at ann arbor is the flagship campus of the University of Michigan, so "University of Michigan" can usually refer to "University of Michigan at ann arbor". It is a world public university located in Michigan, USA. Established in 18 17. It is one of the oldest universities in the United States and enjoys a world reputation.
$62,300 per year (in-state, full time);
$67,300 per year (out of state, full-time)
4. Northwest University
In the United States, Northwest University is a well-known university. It was founded in the last century and has a history of more than one hundred years. The business school of Northwest University, from 1988 to 1994, ranked first among American university business schools for six consecutive years. It is an institution where students compete to enter the exam. The enrollment is strict and only outstanding talents are admitted for further study.
Annual salary of $68,955 (full-time)
5. University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is the world's top private research university, one of the eight famous Ivy League universities, and one of the 14 founding members of the academic alliance of top universities in North association of american universities. The University of Pennsylvania has the First Medical College in North America, 1 Business School, 1 School of Communication, 1 Student Union Organization.
$70,200 per year (full-time)
2. A good introduction to studying in the United States.
1, nursing major
Nursing is a popular major in studying abroad in the United States. The United States has now entered an aging society, and there is a shortage of nursing professionals in hospitals and communities. Therefore, studying nursing in the United States usually has no worries about finding a job, and the salary is generally higher, which is different from that in China.
2. Physician assistant major
Americans' diet is usually high in calories and fat, and with the advancement of an aging society, the demand for doctors and their assistants is increasing, and the demand for doctors' assistants is also growing rapidly. Its job is to do physical examination and laboratory tests for patients. The average salary of related work is more than 80 thousand dollars, and the job satisfaction is relatively high.
3. Art major
Except for a few domestic art colleges, most of them are just starting. However, in the United States, art majors and industries have rich experience and broad background, and the United States itself is a multi-ethnic immigrant country. Coupled with the high economic development and broad employment prospects for art jobs, there is an endless stream of international students who go to the United States to study art every year.
4. Media major
American drama friends often chase. It is true that American film and television and cultural output have great influence, which makes the United States always in the leading position in the media field. Several media giants in the world basically belong to the United States, and the rise of the media industry at present has made students of related majors get a wide range of employment favors and industry salaries in the United States. This major covers a wide range, including communication, journalism, advertising, public relations, film and television, etc.
5. Civil engineering major
At present, the capital investment construction in the United States is facing a renewal cycle, and its construction scale is also increasing year by year, which makes the international students majoring in civil engineering in the United States favored by more job opportunities.
6. Translation major
According to the data, with the economic globalization of the network global village and the rapid development of multinational companies, the gap of global translators will become larger and larger in the future. At present, the salary of translators in the United States is usually between $20,000 and $80,000, and the salary of simultaneous interpreters with higher translation requirements will be quite high.
7. Psychology major
With the rapid development of society, the accelerated pace of work and life, and the diversification of values and beliefs, the psychological problems of American residents, including domestic residents, have gradually emerged. The profession of psychological counselor is popular in the United States, with a huge gap and broad employment prospects.
3. Introduction to the types of American study visas
The first type: F visa
This type of American student visa is suitable for international students who intend to study for a degree in an officially recognized American college or university, or who come to a university to study English or strengthen their English language. F There are three types of visas:
? F- 1 visa is suitable for full-time students.
? F-2 visa is applicable to families of F- 1 visa holders (spouses and unmarried children under 2 1 year old), including same-sex spouses.
? The F-3 visa is applicable to "border commuters"-students who rent houses in their countries of origin, Mexico and Canada, but attend part-time or full-time schools in the United States.
Students with F- 1 visa can work on campus for 20 hours or less every week. Students who want to work longer hours and do off-campus work must get the prior approval of USCIS-they can also get the work approval authorized by CPT and choose a full 65,438+02 months, excluding 90 days of unemployment.
The second type: M visa.
This type of American student visa is suitable for international students who want to attend non-academic or vocational studies or practice in American institutions. There are three types of M visas:
? M- 1 visa is suitable for students who take part in vocational study or non-academic study.
? The M-2 visa is applicable to the family members of the M- 1 visa holder (like the F-2 visa).
? M-3 visa is suitable for "border commuters", and like F-3 visa, it is suitable for vocational study or non-academic study.
Students with M- 1 visas are allowed to enter the United States for a fixed period of time-their training courses plus the length of any optional practical training. Their stay in the United States cannot exceed 1 year, unless it is for medical reasons. M- 1 visa holders are not allowed to work on or off campus during their studies, nor can they change their status to F- 1 visa.
The third type: J visa
Finally, this kind of American student visa is suitable for international exchange visitors who participate in American cultural exchange programs. Regardless of whether they have received medical, commercial or other training, all applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the project under discussion and receive funding from private sector or government projects. J visa holders usually only stay in the United States for a short time, maybe 1 or 2 semesters. There are two types of J visas:
? J- 1 visa is applicable to exchange students in related exchange programs.
? J-2 visa is applicable to the families of J- 1 visa holders (like F-2 visa).
J- 1 Visa holders, if they are part of an exchange program sponsored by the government, will meet the requirements of returning to their country of origin for two years, receive postgraduate medical education and training, and receive training that has been included in the list of exchange visitors' skills (that is, J- 1 Visa holders' country of origin considers their professional knowledge or skills necessary for national development). These requirements mean that J- 1 visa holders need to return to their country of origin at least two years after the exchange of visits.
4. Interpretation of common misunderstandings in studying in the United States
Myth 1: international students can't get help.
Teaching secretaries, teachers and international student project offices will help international students, and many schools provide English corners and corresponding courses to help international students improve their English.
Many professors realize that it is difficult for international students to get access to English textbooks at first, and they are usually willing to help these students or appoint some American students to help international students. In fact, our American classmates are a huge resource. Some people think they don't care about international students, but in fact, American students are very friendly and willing to provide all kinds of help to international students.
Myth 2: American universities are located in unsafe big cities.
Many American movies are shot in big cities, such as new york, Austin, the capital, etc. When most people think of big cities, they will think of crime and drugs. But this is not entirely correct. There is no doubt that the crime rate in big cities is higher than that in some small towns, but colleges and universities often arrange many school police to ensure the safety of the college. In case of robbery, the local police station will immediately notify the school, and the school's security measures will always be on alert to prevent some crimes. In some large-scale schools, there are often school buses between several campuses, and school buses in some schools can even send students to off-campus apartments at night. Many colleges and universities have multiple campuses, some of which are located in suburbs or small towns, so American colleges and universities are not all built in big cities.
Myth 3: Many students in American universities like parties.
The scene of American campus life that we often see in TV movies is that they often attend various parties, and many foreign students are worried that they can't adapt because they don't like parties. However, the fact is that even if you no longer like going to parties, you will get used to it soon.
Myth 4: There are no extracurricular activities that foreign students can participate in.
In fact, campus life in the United States is rich and colorful. They don't want students to bury themselves in their studies all day, but they want students to have critical thinking and become talents with comprehensive quality. There are many clubs and organizations that international students can join in American universities. In Brown University, there are many computer science groups, photography associations and nutrition and health clubs. Many schools have their own school spirit, and students will be invited to participate in various campus sports, such as American football, basketball, ice hockey and football. Volunteers are also very popular activities inside and outside the school. Volunteers have the opportunity to teach students mathematics in primary and secondary schools.
Myth 5: You must choose a major immediately.
In many cases, the school allows students to choose a major when they are not sure about it, usually in their sophomore year. The school encourages students to take more courses, try new things and dabble in new fields of knowledge, because you won't know if you like it until you really try it. Of course, if you know what you want to learn before entering school, it is very important to try new things and broaden your horizons. This is why many American colleges and universities set up some courses that have nothing to do with students' majors, and require students to complete them, because American colleges and universities hope that the students who will eventually be trained will have various skills and broad horizons.
5. Introduction of methods to reduce the cost of studying in the United States
1, apply for a grant
Most graduate students can apply for grants, that is, you can help professors or participate in research projects, and give you a reward on your way to study, similar to the monthly salary of students. Undergraduate students basically don't have to consider this. However, if you are an undergraduate and are lucky enough to be interested by the professor, you can get it.
Step 2 fight for scholarships
There are two kinds of scholarships mentioned here, one is on-campus scholarship and the other is foundation scholarship. Foundation scholarships are actually offered outside the school, that is, private individuals or enterprises. Well, as a student, you can apply on campus or off campus. Of course, there is more content outside the school than inside, and it is rich.
3. Apply for tuition fee remission
This can also be applied, but there are various regulations and conditions for this kind of tuition fee reduction, such as students who may have serious income tragedies, for the disabled or their families. Of course, if you can prove that your family's financial ability can't help you finish your studies, you can also apply for this.
4. frugal or relief accommodation on campus.
This is a scholarship specially designed by American schools to reduce the cost of studying in the United States. Li said that if you feel that you can't afford such a high accommodation fee on campus and your family is in financial difficulties, you can make this request and apply to the school.
5. Get research and teaching assistance.
Universities and graduate schools in the United States will provide these two kinds of service grants, but only for graduate students studying in the United States or higher-level international students who can apply. This must have a good academic record and a strong English level, and it needs to be further assessed by professors or school service institutions.