导读:随着全球化的进程,国际间学术交流也愈发频繁。许多高校都启动了交换生项目,希望借此为国家输送专业人才,实现提高学生就业和教育水平的“双赢”。
Huang Long, 22, enjoyed his stay at Heidelberg University in Germany. “I studied the most up-to-date technology and theories in the field,” says the physics major from Nankai University.
22岁的黄龙(音译)十分享受在德国海德堡大学的学习经历。就读于南开大学物理学专业的他说:“在那里我学到了这个领域最前沿的技术和理论。” With more and more international exchange programs sending students from Chinese universities abroad to get a taste of foreign culture, many of them enjoy a memorable experience that pushes them out of their comfort zone. At the same time, China is also benefiting from the increased exchange of ideas, knowledge and culture. According to Zong Wa, deputy secretary-general of the China Education Association for International Exchange under the Ministry of Education, it is inevitable to have more programs that send students abroad to engage in cultural and educational exchanges. “This is a part of China’s internationalization,” he says. “With the increasingly integrated global economy, it’s sensible for university students to acquire a global view.” Zong says that most state universities in the US now require at least half of their undergraduate students to go on exchange. There are similar plans for their Chinese counterparts. Chen Jining, president of Tsinghua University, says the university “hopes to send 40 percent of its undergraduate students on an international exchange by 2015”. Liu Lei, an official at China Scholarship Council, cited the government’s Outline of China’s National Plan for Medium and Long-term Education Reform and Development (2010-2020) that mentions “enhancing international exchange and cooperation” six times. “The basic sentiment behind encouraging more exchange programs is the central government’s determination to nurture international talents,” Liu says. For Huang, life will never be the same again. “I never considered furthering my study abroad before,” he says. “Now, I’m thinking about pursuing a master’s degree in Germany or the Netherlands. It’s not only been an eye-opener, but a life-changer.” Want to exchange? For students interested in applying for an exchange program, there are several things to remember: 1. Exchange programs are mostly available for junior and sophomore students. 2. The duration is usually one semester, but for joint degree programs it may be a year or two. 3. Regularly check your school’s international office to see if there is any information regarding programs that are related to your major or personal interests. 4. Once you’ve identified a suitable exchange program, thoroughly research the country, the city, the school and the courses you are expected to take. 5. The application procedure is free of charge but once enrolled into the program, students have to take care of accomendation and all the daily expenses of living abroad. 6. The target schools will look at all applications and pick the ideal candidates to go overseas, so try to tailor your resume and extracurricular activities to the requirements and style of the program. |
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