Memorize This Differences between… U.S. and Chinese education systems/institutions Academic approaches Studying abroad

United States(U.S.)  1918  Principle / President China  1916  Headmaster Education systems/institutions

Primary, Secondary; Post Secondary o Primary SchoolAge o Pre-School <5 o Eleme ntary 5-11 o Secondary o Middle/jr high o High/sr. high o Post-Secondary o Middle/jr high o High/sr. high

United States(U.S.)  Several subjects:  History, C.S.. English;  Gym, Art, ??????  Science, Math; F.L.  Sports, Homework  Friends & play time China  Two main subjects;  Chinese  Math  Few others  Heavy Homework, Sports  Sat school; music

Post-Secondary Community College/ Jr. College Undergraduate College/ University Graduate College/ University Post-Graduate/ Doctorial University

Community College / Jr. University 2 year length – Associates Degree (A.A. & A.S.) Applied Arts - Specific education Specialized subjects/ Few other courses taken Technical / Trade construction, pluming, electrical, computer, acct; etc.

College / University Undergraduate 4 year length – Bachelors’ Degree (B.A. & B.S) Liberal Arts – Well rounded education Major; Minor Many subjects not in your major Teacher, Scientist; Health Care; Physical Sciences - Engineering, C.S.; Math Humanities – Art, Literature; Music Social Sciences – Psychology, Sociology; Philosophy Business – Accounting, Economics; Finance

College / University Graduate 2 year length – Maters’ Degree (M.A. & M.S) Advanced – specialized education No classes outside of major Professional development, promotion; career change C.P.A. Certificates in Advanced Studies CoAS

College / University Doctorate 4-6 year length – Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., & E.E.D) Terminal– “Final” education No classes outside of major Professional development, promotion; career change Researcher, Scientist; Teacher Post-Doctorate

Studying Abroad  Amazing Opportunity  Exchange Programs  Global Network

Studying Abroad  Amazing Opportunity  U.S. / Intl Degree  Exchange Programs  Short-term, 2+2,PICTURE/S  Global Network  Internships, careers; life abroad

United States(U.S.)  $21.81 Billion  764,495  Top 3 In:  China, India; S.K.  #1 Out: U.K.  Why? China  Cost  Numbers  Top 3 In:  Who?  # 1 Out:  Why? Studying Abroad

Destination U.S.A Top 2 States: California & New York Institute of International Education: Open Doors report 2012

Destination U.S.A Top 5 schools: 1.USC, LA, CA 2.UI – Urbana-Champaign, IL 3.NYU – NYC, NY 4.Purdue – West Lafayette, IN 5.Columbia – NYC, NY

Destination U.S.A Top 5 Fields of Study: 1.Business & Management 2.Engineering 3.Math & Computer Science 4.Social Sciences 5.Physical & Life Sciences

United States(U.S.)  Individual excellence  Analytical thinking  Class participation China  Group Success  Rote memorization  Professor lectures Academic Apporaches

Major Issues Class Expectations language Plagiarism Cheating Class Structure Engage- teaching stlye Adapt- curriculum &

Major Issues Jobs Language Living - Expatriate