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:
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有哪些专业或院系特别受欢迎吗?
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班级有多大?
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课程是基于授课还是基于讨论?
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你觉得有哪些是很创新的课程有哪些是通识课程?
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有多少课程是由教授讲授的,又有多少是由助教讲授的?
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教授们在课下容易接近吗?
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什么样的班级有较小的小组会议?他们是什么样的人?
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有没有特别受欢迎的课程或教授?
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大一新生在选课方面有多大的自由?
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学生通常能上他们的第一选择课程吗?
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Wi-Fi怎么样?
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新生导师是如何分配的?
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换专业容易吗?
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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?
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教授们有办公时间吗?学生与教授在课外互动的频率如何?
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本科生可以和教授一起做研究吗?
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有荣誉课程或顶尖级课程吗?如果是的话,怎么申请?
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学生每周通常有多少课时?课外作业有多少?
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期末考试是基于考试还是基于项目/论文?
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校园里最好的学习地点是哪里?
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去图书馆的时间是几点?这些在考试周会发生变化吗?
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我在课堂上应该学习哪些研究方法或数据库?
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是否有专业要求大四学生写论文或完成大四项目?
Academics:
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Are there any majors or departments that are particularly popular?
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How big is the class?
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Is the course lecture-based or discussion-based?
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Which courses do you think are very innovative and which ones are general education courses?
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How many courses are taught by professors and how many by teaching assistants?
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Are the professors accessible outside of class?
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What kind of classes have smaller group meetings? What kind of people are they?
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Are there any courses or professors that are particularly popular?
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How much freedom do freshmen have in choosing courses?
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Do students usually get into their first choice courses?
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How about Wi-Fi?
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How are freshman mentors assigned?
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Is it easy to change majors?
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How would you describe the freshman year experience, in terms of recommended or required courses for everyone?
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Do professors have office hours? How often do students interact with professors outside of class?
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Can undergraduates do research with professors?
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Is there an honors or capstone program? If so, how do I apply?
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How many class hours do students usually have per week? How much homework is there?
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Is the final exam based or project/thesis based?
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Where is the best place to study on campus?
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What are the library hours? Do these change during exam week?
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What research methods or databases should I study in class?
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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:
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你能从课堂之外的教授那里得到帮助吗?
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是否有免费的学术支持或辅导?效果怎么样?
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国际学生支持和入学培训有哪些资源?
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学校提供什么样的学习资源?
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是否有写作中心帮助批改论文和研究论文?
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学术顾问是否平易近人、高效?
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图书管理员帮助做研究吗?
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学生是否组织学习小组或在线论坛学习?
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有计算机实验室吗?
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医疗服务便捷吗?
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学校可以让学生谈论他们对重要问题和事件的感受吗?
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有新生的社会适应项目吗?他们是愉快的吗?
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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
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Can you get help from professors outside of the classroom?
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Is there free academic support or tutoring? How effective is it?
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What resources are available for international student support and orientation?
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What kind of learning resources does the school provide?
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Are there writing centers to help grade essays and research papers?
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Are the academic advisors approachable and efficient?
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Does the librarian help with research?
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Do students organize study groups or study in online forums?
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Is there a computer lab?
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Is the medical service convenient and convenient?
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Can the school allow students to talk about their feelings about important issues and events?
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Are there social orientation programs for freshmen? Are they enjoyable?
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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:
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本科生有机会与教授一起从事研究或学术项目?
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有哪个部门因其对研究的贡献而出名?
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有哪些专业为学生继续攻读硕士或博士课程做了准备?
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出国交流交换的项目受欢迎吗?有什么特别的吗?
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大多数学生是通过学校的项目交流交换的吗?
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某些专业的学生,比如CS,是否会出国交流很困难?
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是否有海外实习机会?
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学校是否提供暑期实习或研究的机会?
Research, Internship and Study Abroad Opportunities
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Do undergraduates have the opportunity to work on research or scholarly projects with professors?
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What department is known for its contributions to research?
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What specializations prepare students for continuing studies in master's or doctoral programs?
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Is the exchange program abroad popular? Is there anything special about it?
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Are most of the students exchanged through the school's program exchange?
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Is it difficult for students of certain majors, such as CS, to go abroad for exchange?
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Are there any opportunities for overseas internships?
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Does the school offer summer internship or research opportunities?
PART4:课外活动 Extracurricular
课外活动:
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最受欢迎的课外活动是什么?为什么?
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有哪些社区服务社团或其他机会?
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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?
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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
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What is the most popular extracurricular activity and why?
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What community service clubs or other opportunities are there?
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Do sports play a big role on campus? What are the sports teams? Intramural or athletic classes?
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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!)