I also have a part-time job. I live in new york, so East and West may be different. If we have cash here, the fast food restaurant will be in 8 yuan for one hour and full-time for one month 1700. If you are F 1, you can't apply for a job outside. The full-time job at school seems to be around 1500, and friends are running around. Of course, it is not impossible to be an illegal worker, but you should pay attention to your choice. In the current economic crisis in the United States, there is such a situation that even the boss can't be found without paying, and there is no way to complain. In addition, a boss hired an illegal worker, was arrested, sentenced to 1.5 years, confiscated all his property, and all the illegal workers were sent back to China. This is also terrible (just an example).
As for American scholarships, there are many kinds, but it is not easy to apply. Because of the economic crisis, it has almost been reduced by half. Some of these scholarships are donated to the college by foundations, enterprises, companies, factories or private individuals. There are hundreds of thousands of such scholarships, ranging from $500 to1more than $0. Most of them are only provided to American citizens, and few are provided to overseas students.
Non-American citizens or international students mainly strive for tuition scholarships, which is relatively difficult. There are few scholarships that also provide living expenses, and there are even fewer opportunities. American graduate schools can usually apply for the following scholarships: full scholarships and partial (half-prize) scholarships, and also for students with excellent grades. Some scholarships only reduce part of tuition and living expenses. He (she) has no service obligation and does not have to pay taxes; Scholarships, grants, etc. ; There are also dormitory assistants, graduate assistants and so on. But this kind of scholarship can only be applied after you are familiar with the campus environment.
You need some money when you apply.
It is not easy to apply for scholarships in American graduate schools. Generally, there are high requirements for "software" and "hardware". The hardware requirements for American graduate schools to apply for scholarships generally include: first, in terms of language, it is best to score above 600 in TOEFL, above GRE 1200, and above 600 in GMAT. In addition, it is better to have a paper published if the average grade point of the university is above 3.0. Software requirements include: first, PS (Personal Statement) should be vivid and detailed, which can reflect its own characteristics, which is the key to successful application; Second, letters of recommendation should be written by professors with good backgrounds, which can play a better role. Rules for finding people by writing letters of recommendation: the first choice is to write letters of recommendation from professors with international reputation and high academic status, especially the guidance and understanding of American teachers; Secondly, look for well-known domestic experts; Third, look for famous provinces and cities. If you really can't, you should also write a letter of recommendation from a well-known expert and scholar in the school.
You need to prepare some funds to apply for American scholarships, because the piecemeal application fees add up to a lot. Applicants are advised to choose a good school in advance to widen the grade gap of the institutions they apply for, and it is generally best to stay within 10. First of all, the average application fee is about $50 per institution, and the application fee for 10 institution is $500. The cost of sending GRE and TOEFL scores is $36 each, and the cost of applying for 10 is $360. In addition, the expenses for mailing packages, making phone calls, stamping transcripts, searching materials online, GRE, TOEFL and training will be added, with a total cost of at least RMB 654.38+0.0000 ~ 20.000.
The application status of hot and cold majors varies greatly.
Although applying for scholarships has high requirements for software and hardware, the application situation of different majors is very different, and the requirements of popular majors will be much higher. Applicants often need not only good grades, good scientific research results and good English, but also high comprehensive quality and volunteer work or practical experience. An unpopular major may only need one or two of these conditions to successfully apply for a scholarship. There was once a student with a TOEFL score of 567, GRE 1 100, and an average undergraduate score of 82. This year, he won the full prize of a second-class university in the United States and went to the United States. The main reason is that he majored in mathematics.
The most competitive majors in applying for American graduate schools are: business administration, dentistry, law, surgery, marketing, finance, fine arts and performing arts.
The highly competitive majors are: computer science and engineering, electronic engineering, material science, information science, automatic control, intelligent technology, aerospace technology, artificial intelligence and cognitive science, management engineering, psychology, internal medicine, clinical medicine, market economics, food science and so on.
Competitive majors include: system science, operational research, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, ship engineering, power engineering, environmental engineering, power engineering, laser engineering, chemical technology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, brain science, criminal psychology, comparative literature, American history, political science, sociology and so on.
The majors with weak competition are: mathematics, statistics, general physics, high-energy physics, basic chemistry, astronomy, geography, geological engineering, physiology, marine biology, zoology, botany, agricultural science, philosophy, education, European history, Indian history, anthropology, archaeology, African history and so on.
The experience of an experienced person
Shi Ji, after graduating from Nankai University majoring in world history, went to Cornell University in the United States to study for a master's degree in human resources and won the full prize.
You can apply for more scholarships for other majors.
It is very difficult to apply for a full scholarship in the United States, especially in famous universities. But there are also some tips when applying. First of all, when applying, don't limit yourself to the scholarship of your major, as long as it is from our school. My major in human resources at that time was very popular, so it was difficult to apply for a scholarship. However, it is relatively easy to apply for a scholarship from the East Asian Institute of the same school. At that time, I applied for a job as a TA (teaching assistant), and taught undergraduates to win the full prize. The school helped me pay the annual tuition and living expenses of $65,438+0,000. This kind of scholarship is equivalent to you working for the school and the school gives you a scholarship.
In addition, when preparing materials, mainly download materials from domestic school websites, pay attention to fill in the funding and application forms, and don't miss those specific projects. According to normal procedures, good grades, good PS writing, want to apply for scholarships, the chances are greater; If you have good conditions, you don't need to be magnetized, because you are a complete stranger to professors, and sending letters will also bring disgust to some professors. The application is of no help. To apply for a scholarship, you can also apply after going to the United States, which is more likely.
Tip: magnetization
"Enchantment" refers to the attitude of the applicant to "trap" the American professor he applied for. Attraction is not so important to an applicant who has a well-thought-out plan. However, if you are an ordinary applicant and are eager to know the news, magnetism is a very popular way to get information and communicate with professors. However, magnetism is a very laborious thing. You may be passionate at first, but you will often be hit many times. Don't try if you have poor psychological quality. If you are determined, you must pay attention to many details.
First, pay attention to magnetic objects. Some people don't know what the professor is doing until they are magnetized. Generally speaking, you'd better set up your favorite professor, and the direction should be consistent with your own. Of course, if you just want to get a scholarship, you can also follow the other person's love to get better, and he can show his hobby in that respect if he likes anything.
Second, it is best to be indirect when magnetizing. Many people will ask each other at the beginning of a letter: I want to go to your place. Are you enrolling students this year? Can you offer scholarships? It is easy to be rejected. Generally speaking, the professor will directly refuse and say no. The best way is to show interest in each other's research direction at the beginning, and then communicate. In addition, if you want to add attachments, it is best not to use word. If you use word, they are worried about viruses. If possible, you can convert it into a pdf file and send it again.
In addition, if you don't have much relevant research background, it is recommended not to engage in magnetism with professors. It is often unconvincing to say scores like GRE. What the professor values is whether you are related to his research direction.
Scholarship application status
Applied/Received/Completed: the material has been received.
Submission: materials are submitted for review (within the department).
Pending: the application has been completed, pending, being considered, and may be on the waiting list.
Decide: decide. There are two situations: first, prepare to receive a rejection letter; If there is no rejection letter, you have won a scholarship.