91 Study Abroad

1 Maybe she could check to see what colleges are good for you.

2 I am going to be an international student there.

3 When are you leaving for the States?

4 I’ve got some questions about these application form.

5 In general, the Graduate division requires a TOEFL score of at least 575.

6 Do you think they will give me the visa?

7 Just try your luck.

8 Shall I mail all the materials to the graduate admissions office?

9 You will be given a social security number when you get registered in the States.

10 As a rule, they don’t make awards to the first year international students.

Dialogue 1

M: Miss Fallen, can you tell me why you want to get a visa to the States?

F: To study. I am going to the University of Tampa to do a postgraduate course for three years.

M: Do you have the Letter of Acceptance from the University with you?

F: Yeah, here it is.

M: Thank you very much. And do you have any proof of the financial support for three years?

F: I’ve got a letter from my bank here. It shows I am able to support myself during these three years of studies.

M: Could I see that, please?

F: Yes, here it is.

M: Thanks very much. While I’ll be able to give you a visa for one year, a student visa that is.

F:Oh, but mine is a three-year program.

M: It is a three-year, but you can renew the visa each year in the States. It is our usual procedure.

F:Okay, thank you.

Dialogue 2

F:How are you getting along with your paper?

M: I haven’t finished it. It is very difficult.

F: You should hand it in before next Sunday.

M:Okay, I know. I will try my best.

F:I believe you can do a good job.

Dialogue 3

M: Hellen, you must be excited at going to America to study.

F: Yeah, I’ve been looking forward to it for ages.

M: What do your classmates think of it?

F:T hey give me a lot of congratulations.

M: How long will you study there.

F: Oh, maybe three years. I will study and get the master degree first. Then I will decide whether I will stay there or come back.

M: Which university are you going to?

F: Chicago University. My major is Economics.

M: Good luck!

F: Thank you!

In Chinese education, students learn through memorization. The teacher is the king, and what he says is always the truth. In American education, however, much emphasis is placed on problem solving and discussion. There is very little emphasis on memorizing information. Students are taught to think for themselves. The role of the teacher is to stimulate their thinking, to get them to ask questions, challenge and even argue with the teacher and come to their own conclusions.

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