What should I pay attention to when studying in the United States?

Students who choose to study in the United States, when they are alone in a foreign country, often have to take care of themselves and their families are not around, so that they can better study in the United States. The following is what I shared about studying in the United States. Let's have a look.

Considerations for studying in the United States

1. Don't take the subway at night.

The subway in new york is extremely messy. At night, it becomes a gathering place for vagrants, drug addicts and thieves. For safety, try not to take the subway at night.

2. Same sex can't dance together

Same-sex people can't both dance, which is one of the recognized social etiquette in America. When people of the same sex dance together, others will definitely give a reproachful look or think that they are gay. Therefore, even if you can't find a partner of the opposite sex, you must never dance with the same sex.

Don't hitchhike

Remember not to hitchhike in America! Everyone must know about the recent disappearance of YINGYING ZHANG, an overseas student. It was the hitchhiking that gave the bad guys a chance. In fact, in the United States, cases of being robbed of money or hitchhiking are common, especially for women. It is better to pay more attention to "good people" who take the initiative to stop and ask for a ride.

4. Don't call black people "Negro"

Racial discrimination is taboo in the United States, and "Negro" is strongly racist. Therefore, when talking about black people, it is best to use the word "black", and black people will accept this name frankly.

5. Don't take off your shoes in front of others

In America, if you take off your shoes or go barefoot in front of others, you will be considered a rude savage. Only in the bedroom, or between men and women in love, can you take off your shoes. If a woman takes off her shoes in front of a man, it means "you can do anything you like". Men who take off their shoes will be despised as barefoot natives in the jungle. It is impolite for both men and women to pull down their socks and garters in front of others. If your shoelaces are loose, you should go to a place where no one is there to tie them.

6. Don't just say "I'm sorry"

American culture is different from China. Sorry here is not polite, but shows that you are really wrong, so pay attention to the occasion. Sorry, it's polite. Sorry can be "excuse me".

7. Don't be too modest

Modesty is a virtue of China people, but Americans don't agree with this culture. People who are too modest will feel that they are hypocritical and pretentious. Therefore, it is good to communicate directly with Americans.

8. Don't turn a blind eye to strangers' greetings.

Americans are more enthusiastic. They are used to smiling or greeting strangers. In this case, don't look away at once, or turn your face away and pretend not to see it. Only those who are not pleasing to the eye and disdain to do so.

Some suggestions for American students.

1, about college classes

Unlike the classroom in China, which is dominated by one textbook and one teacher, the classroom in American universities is not limited by one textbook, and most of the time depends entirely on the teacher's handouts and homework. Professors attach great importance to students' classroom experience, so they should fully participate in classroom activities. For China students who have just entered American universities, they often encounter difficulties in class participation and reading after class. How to overcome it? First of all, you must not be afraid of "losing face" or being shy in class. It is normal for an international student who has just arrived in the United States to answer wrong in class. Try more and practice more to improve. Second, the amount of reading. You can use this summer vacation to increase your reading and speed up your reading before going to America. So you won't feel uncomfortable when you first enter the United States.

2. About English learning

English learning can be said to be an eternal topic in the whole university. No matter how high the previous TOEFL score is, continuous learning, especially the provision of oral and writing skills, runs through. Generally speaking, there are some writing centers in universities that provide students with services such as paper revision for free. Everyone must make good use of this welfare! In addition, taking part in outdoor activities will also increase the chances of practicing oral English.

3. About new classmates

When students arrive in the United States, they will worry about whether it is not easy to integrate into American culture. In particular, I have seen many reports that after China students arrive in the United States, they only stay with their compatriots in class or after class. In fact, when we ask some American students what they think of international students, most of them express their willingness to be friends with international students, but many of them don't know how to start. Another important suggestion is that cultural integration is mutual. When we expect to be accepted by another culture, we should actually sit down and study hard and accept the new culture. For example, baseball is a very popular sport among American students. Students in China may not know how to play baseball, but knowing more about this sport will greatly increase the topics of communication with American students.

4. About new living habits

For new living habits, we must first learn to respect them and then adapt to them. Of course, don't give up your habits completely because of this. What is needed is to get along with everyone. If the two sides really find it difficult to get along, we can completely separate in a peaceful way. What students need to remember is that an accidental unhappiness does not represent all the experiences in the future.

5. About homework

The homework of American universities pays more attention to students' practical application and the expansion of knowledge. Many assignments are in the form of papers. As for the paper, before handing in the homework, we must first determine whether it meets the format requirements of general paper writing and whether the rules about citation are applied correctly. You can ask the professor to check it in advance. Under normal circumstances, professors are willing to help international students meet this requirement. Another point is that the professor has very high requirements for the originality of the paper.

6. About the arrangement of spare time

Because they are unfamiliar with the surrounding environment or have few friends. Many students in China like to spend their spare time in dormitories and libraries. There's nothing wrong with that! However, we need to pay attention to that compared with the super-high GPA, students' comprehensive ability, especially those majoring in business, is very important for their future career development. So everyone must spend some time to enrich their after-school life. For example, take part in some projects initiated by some students spontaneously. This is also a good opportunity for exercise and study.

Advantages of studying in the United States

First of all, the environment in the United States

American society is stable, the environment is peaceful and peaceful, and various welfare benefits are perfect. The United States is the largest immigrant country in the world, with more than 1 10,000 immigrants every year. International students can also obtain legal residency in the United States through immigration applications, that is, green cards. Americans advocate multiculturalism, all ethnic groups live in harmony and the people are warm and friendly. This is an ideal country for studying and living. In order to develop itself and attract all-round talents, the United States has also provided corresponding preferential policies to encourage outstanding talents to stay in the United States. There is no limit on the number of international student visas, and excellent students are encouraged to study in the United States.

Second, the American education system.

The American education system is divided into four levels: primary education, secondary education, undergraduate education and graduate education. Among them, 4-5-year-old kindergartens, primary schools are mostly in grade 1-5, junior high schools are in grade 6-8, and senior high schools are in grade 9- 12. It is a four-year comprehensive university, a college of arts and sciences and a community college, with a master's degree 1-2 and a doctor's degree of 5-7 years. The opportunities for higher education in America are limitless. Studying in the United States, realizing the dream of life. Advantages of American higher education: American universities account for more than half of the top universities in the world. According to the statistics of 105 countries, 3 15 presidents and prime ministers graduated from American universities. 70% of the Nobel Prize winners in the world work in the United States. Human resources experts believe that American university diplomas have higher gold content, and American education has an international vision and a sense of challenge. The richness of educational resources is unmatched by other countries. From the perspective of international students, the education system in the United States is more flexible, there is a mechanism for transferring schools to majors, and there are many opportunities to show their potential and get scholarships.

Third, there are many opportunities to apply for prestigious schools.

Ivy League schools in the United States include Princeton University, Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Brown University and Cornell University. To apply for a prestigious school, you must meet the following requirements: GPA and AP scores in high school, standardized test scores, SAT and SAT2, winners of excellent Olympic Games and other competitions, and proof materials of excellent leadership. Papers should reflect the writing level, grammar and vocabulary, students' personality, enthusiasm and self-motivation, and make contributions to society and the world.

For choosing an institution, the one that suits you is the best. Evaluate your academic level objectively and correctly, and make clear your hobbies; Choose those who have the same level, suitable personality and consistent goals; According to their own conditions, determine the institutions they strive for, the institutions with the same level as themselves, and the institutions that can be admitted.

Fourth, you can get the opportunity to exercise yourself.

As an international student, you should also be honest and trustworthy, do not cheat, and finish your homework, exams and papers on time; In class, we should dare to ask questions, actively participate and quickly adapt to the classroom atmosphere in the United States; The purpose of group work is to examine children's teamwork ability, be brave in cooperation and cooperate closely; Participate in more community activities on campus and integrate into collective life; Don't flinch when encountering difficulties, find solutions in time and cultivate your own spirit of challenge.

For job opportunities in the United States, it is stipulated that you can legally work on campus for 20 hours a week. For students who have obtained a STEM degree, they can get up to 36 months of internship time by applying for OPT. If you get an H 1B visa, you can consult an immigration lawyer to apply for a green card.

5. Your future comes for you.

Even if there are many famous schools, you should make a choice and don't blindly pursue world-class famous schools. For domestic children, whether you are a junior college student or an undergraduate, whether you are applying for an undergraduate or a graduate student, the teacher will give you the most reasonable advice. Students with domestic junior college diplomas will also have the opportunity to obtain a master's degree in the United States if they study hard at Northeastern University. Even if you are a student with a low GPA, you can still enter your ideal college as long as you cooperate with the teacher's arrangement. Academic performance is not the only decisive condition. Through the promotion of our background, he is still an excellent child. In terms of cost, because most private high schools in the United States are aristocratic high schools, the cost is about 25W, and the cost of universities is 10W-40W. In the postgraduate stage, because children have the ability to work or * * *, the economic pressure will be reduced accordingly, but the expenses of all colleges and universities are affected by geography, economy, culture and their own consumption level.