访校是大学申请的重要一环,充分利用访校的提问环节,不仅可以了解院校的基本情况,还能了解招生政策和数据,为日后申请做准备。但在具体访问中,很多家长还是比较迷茫,不知道该问什么问题!
老师建议:当你参观大学时,一定要尽可能多地和在校学生交谈。询问他们喜欢什么学校哪些方面,烦恼学校哪些方面。
在您参观大学时,这些问题列表将引发与学生的一些对话,这样你就可以找到最适合你的学校。
PART1:学术情况 Academics
学术情况:
有哪些专业或院系特别受欢迎吗?
班级有多大?
课程是基于授课还是基于讨论?
你觉得有哪些是很创新的课程有哪些是通识课程?
有多少课程是由教授讲授的,又有多少是由助教讲授的?
教授们在课下容易接近吗?
什么样的班级有较小的小组会议?他们是什么样的人?
有没有特别受欢迎的课程或教授?
大一新生在选课方面有多大的自由?
学生通常能上他们的第一选择课程吗?
Wi-Fi怎么样?
新生导师是如何分配的?
换专业容易吗?
你会如何描述大一的经历,就建议或每个人都必须上的课程而言?
教授们有办公时间吗?学生与教授在课外互动的频率如何?
本科生可以和教授一起做研究吗?
有荣誉课程或顶尖级课程吗?如果是的话,怎么申请?
学生每周通常有多少课时?课外作业有多少?
期末考试是基于考试还是基于项目/论文?
校园里最好的学习地点是哪里?
去图书馆的时间是几点?这些在考试周会发生变化吗?
我在课堂上应该学习哪些研究方法或数据库?
是否有专业要求大四学生写论文或完成大四项目?
Academics:
Are there any majors or departments that are particularly popular?
How big is the class?
Is the course lecture-based or discussion-based?
Which courses do you think are very innovative and which ones are general education courses?
How many courses are taught by professors and how many by teaching assistants?
Are the professors accessible outside of class?
What kind of classes have smaller group meetings? What kind of people are they?
Are there any courses or professors that are particularly popular?
How much freedom do freshmen have in choosing courses?
Do students usually get into their first choice courses?
How about Wi-Fi?
How are freshman mentors assigned?
Is it easy to change majors?
How would you describe the freshman year experience, in terms of recommended or required courses for everyone?
Do professors have office hours? How often do students interact with professors outside of class?
Can undergraduates do research with professors?
Is there an honors or capstone program? If so, how do I apply?
How many class hours do students usually have per week? How much homework is there?
Is the final exam based or project/thesis based?
Where is the best place to study on campus?
What are the library hours? Do these change during exam week?
What research methods or databases should I study in class?
Are there majors that require seniors to write a thesis or complete a senior project?
PART2:学术支持和社会情感支持 Academic and Social-Emotional Support
学术支持和社会情感支持:
你能从课堂之外的教授那里得到帮助吗?
是否有免费的学术支持或辅导?效果怎么样?
国际学生支持和入学培训有哪些资源?
学校提供什么样的学习资源?
是否有写作中心帮助批改论文和研究论文?
学术顾问是否平易近人、高效?
图书管理员帮助做研究吗?
学生是否组织学习小组或在线论坛学习?
有计算机实验室吗?
医疗服务便捷吗?
学校可以让学生谈论他们对重要问题和事件的感受吗?
有新生的社会适应项目吗?他们是愉快的吗?
有职业咨询办公室吗?能提供有用的资讯吗?
Academic and Social-Emotional Support Academic Support and Social-Emotional Support
Can you get help from professors outside of the classroom?
Is there free academic support or tutoring? How effective is it?
What resources are available for international student support and orientation?
What kind of learning resources does the school provide?
Are there writing centers to help grade essays and research papers?
Are the academic advisors approachable and efficient?
Does the librarian help with research?
Do students organize study groups or study in online forums?
Is there a computer lab?
Is the medical service convenient and convenient?
Can the school allow students to talk about their feelings about important issues and events?
Are there social orientation programs for freshmen? Are they enjoyable?
Is there a career counseling office? Can it provide useful information?
PART3:研究、实习和出国留学的机会 Research, Internship, and Study Abroad Opportunities
研究、实习和出国留学的机会:
本科生有机会与教授一起从事研究或学术项目?
有哪个部门因其对研究的贡献而出名?
有哪些专业为学生继续攻读硕士或博士课程做了准备?
出国交流交换的项目受欢迎吗?有什么特别的吗?
大多数学生是通过学校的项目交流交换的吗?
某些专业的学生,比如CS,是否会出国交流很困难?
是否有海外实习机会?
学校是否提供暑期实习或研究的机会?
Research, Internship and Study Abroad Opportunities
Do undergraduates have the opportunity to work on research or scholarly projects with professors?
What department is known for its contributions to research?
What specializations prepare students for continuing studies in master's or doctoral programs?
Is the exchange program abroad popular? Is there anything special about it?
Are most of the students exchanged through the school's program exchange?
Is it difficult for students of certain majors, such as CS, to go abroad for exchange?
Are there any opportunities for overseas internships?
Does the school offer summer internship or research opportunities?
PART4:课外活动 Extracurricular
课外活动:
最受欢迎的课外活动是什么?为什么?
有哪些社区服务社团或其他机会?
运动在校园中扮演重要角色吗?运动队分为哪些组?校内或运动班呢?
你能谈谈学校俱乐部吗?(例如学生报纸、学生杂志、国际关系俱乐部、艺术团体、科学俱乐部、音乐表演、戏剧、乐队、合奏团……不管你感兴趣的是什么!)
extracurricular activities
What is the most popular extracurricular activity and why?
What community service clubs or other opportunities are there?
Do sports play a big role on campus? What are the sports teams? Intramural or athletic classes?
Can you talk about school clubs?
(e.g.student newspaper,student magazine,international relations club,art group,science club,music performance,drama,band,ensemble...whatever interests you!)