Chapter1CampusLife解说.ppt

Campus Life Movie: Legally Blonde Try to understand from the movie: There are different types of universities(e.g. some more leisurely, others more academically demanding; some casual, others formal) How to apply to a college/university What qualities do colleges look for in candidates Ways of orientation How to excel in college Other aspects of campus life Discussion Questions Compare the college application processes in China and the US. What does each stress? What did you do at your college orientation, and what do US students do? Comment on the virtues of each. Who are the popular students on Chinese or US campuses? Compare the differences. Do you know anything about the dark side of US colleges and maybe Chinese colleges too? What do college students do besides study? How to select a college or university? Four categories of higher education institutions The curriculum Public or private? Big or small? Four categories of higher education institutions University (may contain several colleges, offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees) College (four-year undergraduate programs) Community college (usu. state owned, 2-year programs, credit or non-credit, vocational training, credits transferable to a public in-state college or university) Technical training institutions (half a year to four years) Enrollment The Chinese Way College Entrance Examination Anxious Parents Evaluation Tests 高考 将脂肪置于胃液中37℃恒温二小时，分解成什么? SAT Suppose you’re enjoying a delicious pizza which is rich in fat. What can you assimilate most into your body? Enrollment The US Way meet with admissions personnel take guided tours of the campus visit classes and various extracurricular activities get an idea of the style of life and learning The success of US college application depends on: Student’s high school records Recommendation from their high school teachers The impression they make during interviews Their scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs) Personal statement/essay