Advantages of studying abroad for liberal arts majors
1. In the college of arts and sciences, it is easier to establish a good relationship with professors.
The advantage of studying in the College of Arts and Sciences is that you can express your feelings to your professors and other faculty members and form a more equal dialogue relationship with them. As a student, this will help you to be in a comfortable state during your college study. Teachers in liberal arts colleges are easy to get along with, which has always been the unanimous view of most international students.
In addition, liberal arts colleges are often small, which usually means that you will study in smaller classes, which often gives you more opportunities to communicate with professors. And international students have natural advantages. Usually American professors may be interested in your background and spend time talking about your culture and background.
This is a good opportunity for you to improve your writing and language skills.
For many students, learning in English in American classrooms is a challenge, especially writing in English.
A liberal arts education will certainly help foreign students improve their English writing ability. In writing, American liberal arts colleges often focus on helping international students and provide them with a lot of writing exercises, from writing articles for school newspapers to various research papers.
3. Provide students with a comprehensive education.
If you are a dance and drama lover, apply for drama major. As an international student, the cultural background of different countries will bring more creativity and new elements to your study.
Maybe you also like graphic design, ceramics and photography. But your major has nothing to do with these courses, but you will find that all your hobbies can be integrated into your professional study in the process of studying professional courses.
Popular liberal arts major
1, male * * * manages MPA/MPP.
Public policy majors generally include MPA and MPP, MPA (Master of Public Administration) and MPP (Master of Public Policy). These two majors belong to public affairs, aiming at cultivating advanced applied talents in public affairs management and public policy research and analysis, but each has its own emphasis. MPA mainly studies administrative management and implementation, while MPP focuses on policy analysis, research and formulation.
Recommended institutions: Syracuse University; Indiana University; Bloomington campus; Harvard University; University of Georgia; Princeton University; New york University; University of California, Berkeley; University of Southern California; Carnegie Mellon University; University of Kansas; University of Washington George Washington University.
2. Media
Media major is divided into communication theory and media research, with emphasis on theoretical research; Traditional branches of news, advertising and public relations that emphasize practice; Practice-oriented communication management and media management; And integrated marketing communication combining media and marketing. Media major is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. Many industries, including newspapers, television, multimedia industry and government public relations, need media professionals.
Recommended institutions: Columbia University; University of Pennsylvania; Johns Hopkins University; University of Southern California; Georgetown University; New york University; Boston University; Syracuse University; Azsai Pacific University; Emerson college.
3. Law
There are three main types of American law degrees: Master of Laws, Doctor of Laws and JSD. LL。 M is a master of law with a schooling of about one year, which is suitable for China students who have just graduated. LL。 M can be divided into general programs and special programs; J.D.(Juris Doctor) is translated as a doctor of law, but it is not a real doctor. This degree is more employable and practical, lasting about three years, and many American students choose this degree; J.S.D./S.J.D (doctor of law) is a real doctor of law, which is oriented by academic research and suitable for students who are determined to engage in legal research.
Recommended institutions: Yale University; Harvard University; Stanford University; Columbia University; University of Chicago; New york University; University of Pennsylvania; University of Virginia; University of California; Berkeley; Duke University; University of Michigan; Northwest University.
4. Education
The United States is famous for its unique education system, and the branches of pedagogy are more diversified. There are six main research directions of his master of education: teaching direction, linguistics direction, educational psychology direction, macro education research direction, educational technology direction and school management direction.
Recommended institutions: Johns Hopkins University; Vanderbilt University; Harvard University; Stanford University; University of Pennsylvania; University of Wisconsin-Madison; University of Washington; Columbia University; University of Michigan at ann arbor; University of Texas at Austin; Northwest University.
5. Economics major
Its courses include economic theory, macro and micro economics, comparative economic system, monetary and banking system, international economics and quantitative analysis methods, specific industries and public policy issues. But economics is a scientific research major, so reading economics requires a lot of mathematical knowledge, and students need a strong mathematical background to establish economic models and analyze economic phenomena.
Recommended institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, Yale University, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania.
6. History major
History is often one of the most attractive things. People can often find a lot of experience from history and see more small things behind great things. If we like to study history, learn history and learn about great people and things in the past, it will be a good study for ourselves and a good suggestion for our present era. Its curriculum includes women's history, Latin American history, American history, European history, Asian history and other fields.
Recommended institutions: Princeton University, University of California, Berkeley, Yale University, Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, Columbia University, University of Michigan, ann arbor, UCLA, Johns Hopkins University.
Application conditions for liberal arts majors
1, language scores
The minimum TOEFL score and IELTS score for applying to TOP50 University are 100 and 7 respectively, but the language scores of some majors are relatively high, such as the minimum TOEFL score of journalism education is 105+ and the IELTS score is 7.5. However, some universities, such as NYU University and the University of Southern California, do not need TOEFL scores for TESOL majors.
2.GPA score
Most minimum requirements are 3.0, but if you want to apply for the top 20 liberal arts schools, the minimum score you need is 3.3; If you apply for TOP30 University in the United States, your GRE score is required to be around 325.
3. Professional knowledge
Liberal arts majors should pay attention to the accumulation of relevant backgrounds in academic and practice. Academic upgrading includes minoring in double degrees or elective courses, reading professional books, conducting research and writing papers. Practice includes internships in relevant units, such as law firms, courts, and legal departments of companies, as well as some related activities on campus, such as legal societies and legal aid volunteer activities.