Preparing to study in the United States

Author: Shi Fang
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Do you know how many years the U.S. education system lasts? Do you know how to earn credits in the U.S.? Do you know the reading lists recommended by the First Lady for students? Have you seen students running around campus with luggage? Do you know what kind of homework U.S. students have? Do you know the criteria Harvard University uses to evaluate outstanding students? Do you know how the U.S. education system addresses internet addiction? Believe me, flipping through this book will give you a unique and profound insight into the details of U.S. education!
"The primary mission of education in the 21st century is to help students learn how to learn—not just acquire new knowledge, but also learn how to ask questions and think independently, enabling them to develop lifelong learning skills that will benefit them for 50 years after graduation." —Derek Bok, Harvard University’s Honorary President
"To be a student at Harvard, it’s not enough to be academically excellent; you must also be creative and capable of opening new horizons. Knowledge alone is not enough; you must also have a curiosity for exploring the unknown. Focusing only on your own field of study is insufficient; you must also have broad interests in other areas." —Derek Bok, Harvard University’s Honorary President
"Reading has brought me endless joy, shaped my personality, and fulfilled my dreams." —Michelle Delva, Senior Editor at The Washington Post
Preparing to study in the U.S.! Why study in the U.S.? What is the U.S. education system really like? How many years does the U.S. education system last? What is the form of homework for U.S. students? How are credits earned in the U.S.? What are the criteria for evaluating outstanding students in the U.S.? What is the U.S. college entrance exam like? How does the U.S. education system address internet addiction? Every person who is interested in U.S. education will ask similar questions.
This book, through the author’s personal experiences in the U.S. and detailed descriptions of many aspects of U.S. education that are often overlooked by mainstream media—such as school selection, textbooks, school buses, student homework, and reading lists—，. These seemingly insignificant details may be exactly what students, parents, and others interested in U.S. education need to understand.
"Creative," "thinker," "hands-on ability" For a long time, U.S. education has been a model for many countries, and studying in the U.S. has been a dream for many young people. I believe that, like the author, readers will be able to draw their own conclusions and gain insights into the essence of U.S. education through these authentic details.