Is it better to study in America or Britain?

According to UKEC UK Education Center, there are great differences between American and British universities. In the United States, the undergraduate course is usually four years, and the master's degree is two years, and most colleges and universities implement the credit system, and they can graduate after completing the corresponding credits. In Britain, the undergraduate course is generally three years, and the master's degree is divided into teaching type and research type. One year for teaching and two years for research. The credits and courses that students can take each semester are fixed, but the short academic system has always been a major feature of British universities.

British universities are mostly public schools. In addition to the famous Oxford and Cambridge, the second echelon includes London School of Economics, Imperial College London, UCL and Warwick University. At the same time, universities such as Manchester and Lancaster are also good choices. As the country with the largest number of institutions of higher learning in the world, the United States has a wider range of choices than Britain, although its strength is uneven. Many established institutions in the United States, such as Ivy League, are mostly private institutions, so the cost of studying in the United States is higher than that in Britain.

Of course, due to the large number of colleges and universities, the competition between American schools makes it necessary for universities to improve campus facilities in software and hardware to attract students, including providing scholarships for outstanding students and so on. Therefore, although the cost of studying in the United States is higher than that in Britain, the probability of applying for scholarships in American universities is much higher than that in British universities.

How high is the application threshold?

If you apply for a school of the same quality, the threshold in Britain is more flexible than that in the United States in terms of recommendation letters and academic background. For children's shoes whose hardware conditions are not too hard, you can choose various forms of preparatory study provided by most British schools, and then go to undergraduate courses one year later. In the United States, there is no preparatory course, only language learning called bridge engineering. In this way, if students fail in other grades, the chances of entering American universities are slim.

Judging from the language requirements, as a "stepping stone" to study in the UK, the IELTS language test has been recognized and favored by institutions and immigration offices not only in the UK, but also in Australia and Canada. 6-6.5 is the entry score for applying for the top universities in Britain. If you want to challenge the top universities in the first and second echelons, 6.5-7 is the necessary guarantee. Up to now, more than 3,300 institutions in the United States have recognized IELTS scores. Among the top 100 American colleges and universities, 9 1% accepted the undergraduate IELTS score; 98% of postgraduate courses in colleges and universities accept IELTS scores. The requirements of the top 50 universities in the United States for IELTS are generally around 6.5 to 7, and sometimes the scores of different majors are different.

Besides attending classes, the campus life here is OK. British universities mainly advocate professional education. Students choose their own major when they enter the first year of university, and then they will focus on their own major for special study. In American universities, general education is emphasized. Many colleges and universities will require students to take courses in different disciplines, such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc., in order to meet graduation requirements and expand their knowledge. At the same time, students don't even need to choose a major before their junior year. They can choose any course experience they are interested in, and then choose the major that suits them.

For students who have determined their future major direction, studying in Britain can further deepen their understanding and application of this major and lay a good foundation for future employment. For students who have a wide range of interests and are still hesitant between different majors, an American university that facilitates the transfer of majors and credits and advocates all-round development is the best choice for you to study abroad.

In addition to teaching, campus life is also an important indicator of choosing a destination for studying abroad. In American universities, there are generally very rich extracurricular activities, in addition to various social platforms such as fraternity and sorority, there are also various clubs, lectures and academic exchange activities. In the United States, we have a broader school vision, a broader network of interpersonal relationships, and more freedom to learn and communicate, not just in classrooms and books.

On the contrary, in Britain, because campus life is relatively quiet and peaceful, it is more suitable for a person to do academic research and thinking seriously. The classical academic atmosphere and profound religious traditions in universities can keep people away from secular disputes, without thinking too much about the world, and of course there are not so many external temptations. It's not bad to do pure learning.

About those who eat, drink and have fun.

As we all know, the United States is a melting pot of multi-ethnic cultures, and this feature also represents the strong inclusiveness of the United States. There are not many rules for living and studying here. Most Americans are enthusiastic and humorous, and there are no obstacles to communication. So in the United States, strangers on the street often smile at you, and students from different countries are mixed together, which also allows us to be less cautious and less excited in a foreign country and participate in the daily study and life in the United States. Similarly, this feature is also reflected in eating this thing. The "freshman 15" rumored by American universities is really not groundless, but a living example. Because American food is high in protein and calories, friends who want to keep fit should pay more attention.

On the contrary, in Britain, the most famous is the gentlemanly demeanor of the British. Contact with the British people will feel that they pay great attention to manners, are very polite, and behave very elegantly, not as careless as Americans. As we all know, Britain is the birthplace of dark cuisine, and the most famous British "national food" fish and chips is the unchanging old terrier in the culinary world. Generally speaking, the single diet in Britain has led to a unique afternoon tea culture. However, opinions vary, and some people are full of praise for English food. You won't know if this is your own taste until you really try it. Although people from different cultural backgrounds can't easily integrate into the local circles and life in Britain after a long period of contact, it is these rules and beliefs in Britain that make it still retain the more traditional western culture. Studying, studying and experiencing foreign culture in such a place with cultural atmosphere and historical precipitation is undoubtedly not available in the United States.

Compared with the above, it is up to everyone to choose which country to study in. Choosing a more devoted education method, choosing the study and life you want, and choosing the country you really suit are the highest principles for choosing a destination for studying abroad.