美国大学生活介绍11.ppt

American Universities and colleges Contents Higher Education Something About Studying Other Things Except Studying Higher Education Higher Education University the four-year undergraduate college the training institution the two-year community college Bacherlor of Arts(B.A.) Bacherlor of Science(B.S.) four years Associate in Arts (A.A.) Associate in Science(A.S.) two year 1.Academic Year Something About Studying Length: 9 months System: “semester” system recruit students: two intakes a year Fall semester(August) Spring semester(January) Credits: 120-130 2.Course Something About Studying feshman sophomore core classes at the end of sophomore year declare a major free to change majoy interest 3.Class Something About Studying number of students: 20-30 shape of desks: semi-circle content: practical atmosphere: students are very active homework: very heavy 4.Examination Something About Studying monthly examination mid-term examination final examination pressure Easy to come in and difficult to graduate! 1.Accommodation Other Things Except Studying renting a house is more cheaper than living in dormitories freshman sophomore junior senior 2.Clubs and Associations Other Things Except Studying Fraternity and Sorority 1 Townsmen Association 2 Religious or Political Association 4 Clubs for interests 3 2.Clubs and Associations Other Things Except Studying Fraternity and Sorority（兄弟会和姐妹会） disadvantage：lots of tests to join the association advantage：extend interpersonal relationship network be valid for whole life “national chain” 2.Clubs and Associations Other Things Except Studying Religious or Political Association mainly for foreign students get help Clubs for interests Townsmen Association （同乡会） have common hobbies same religious