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New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities...Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. "Start early, finish strong, some of them say.
More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend's international education exposition (展览).
Canada
Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers.
Good news: Students are allowed to take off- campus part-time jobs during
their studies from last year. It'll help pay living expenses. Students can get
two-year work permits after graduation.
Concerns: Only a limited number of scholar- ships are available. They rarely
cover the full cost of a study programme.
Useful link: www. studycanada. cn
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The UK
Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great
attractions fox Chinese students.
Good news: There many new scholarships this year, both from the
government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship.
Concerns: Money. Money. Money. It's expensive to study in the UK, with
an average cost of 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year.
Useful link: www. educationuk. org. cn
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The US
The US has always been on the top destination list for Chinese students, with
its high education standards and enough scholarship.
Good news:It's easier to get a US student visa (签证) nowadays. Last year,
the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 per cent, much lower than a few years before,
according to US Embassy.
Concerns: There're a lot to prepare. The TOFEL, GRE... It's longer time to
apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia.
Useful link: www. usembassychina. org. cn
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Australia
Good climate, high quality education, favorable immigration (移民) policy:
these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students.
Good news: A new E-visa policy ensure a quick application process ( four
weeks com- pared with 12 weeks before )
Concerns: Tuition fees (学费) have risen in past years. The total cost is
about 200,000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like Sydney or
Melbourne.
Useful link:www. students. idp. com
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The Netherlands
Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes: this was the image that once drew
tourists. But Holland has more to offer.
Good news: From 2005, Holland and China started recognizing each other's
education certificates. And from 2006, the government provides 4 million euros
for scholarships to Chinese students every year.
Concerns: Not many Chinese know about Dutch education. Speaking Dutch
sounds not easy.
Useful link: www. nesobeijing. com
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Italy
Italy is getting a lot of attention this year in China, with the China-Italy Year. Its art, culture and fashion appeal to many.
Good news:China and Italy will recognize each other's educational certificates
soon. Its government-funded universities are tuition free to international students.
Concerns: The language is a problem. Most classes are taught in Italy.
Useful link: www. studyinitaly. cn
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1. If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better
choose ___________. |
A. Canada
B. the UK
C. the US
D. Australia |
| 2. Many young people go to study in the US because ________. |
A. it is not very difficult for them to get a student visa
B. it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE
C. they don't spend much time applying to US universities
D. they think they can receive good university education |
| 3. If you want to go on staying in the country after you finish studying there, you will choose _______. |
A. the Netherlands or Australia
B. Canada or Australia
C. the US or the UK
D. Canada or Italy |
| 4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? |
A. Students go to the Netherlands usually for its beautiful scenery.
B. You can apply for your visa to study in Australia on the Internet.
C. You may have trouble with language if you study in Italy.
D. The UK is the country with very high expenses. |
