Overseas Education
Places usually Hong Kong students go |
Education
& Careers Expo 2004
Number of Exhibitors: 375
Number of Visitors: 186,381 |
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Famous overseas universities |
United States of America | Harvard
University (rank 1)
Princeton University (rank 1) Yale University (rank 3) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (rank 4) Stanford University (rank 5) UCLA (rank 26) Source of information: US News and World Report 2004 |
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Canada | University
of Toronto (rank 1)
Queen's University (rank 2) University of Mc Gill (rank 3) Source of information: Ranking of China and Overseas Institutions in HK, 2004 |
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Australia
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(5 stars universities)
Australian National University Source of information: the Times, Good Universities Guide 2003 ¡@ |
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United Kingdom | Oxford
University (rank 1)
Cambridge University (rank 2) Imperial College (rank 3) Bath University (rank 4) Source of information: the Times, Good Universities Guide 2003 |
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Reasons for overseas education ¡@ ¡@ |
1.
widen their horizons
2. become fluent in oral English, boost English competence 3. become mature, independent when learning to look after themselves 4. have better understanding of the global market 5. learn from internationally famous scholars 6. have better interpersonal relationship 7. have better cultural harmony 8. apply for scholarship, not too expensive 9. have subsidy from government 10. graduate from famous university 11. get employment easily 12. get a permit to work or become a permanent resident |
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Problems when pursuing education overseas |
1.
culture shock, unable to adjust to new environment
2. language barrier 3. financial burden of the family 4. a test of self-discipline |
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Qualities and characteristics required by Stanford University |
1.
initiative
2. intellectual curiosity 3. oral communication 4. written communication 5. creativity 6. energy 7. self confidence 8. leadership / influence 9. responsibility 10. integrity 11. concern to others 12. warmth of personality 13. sense of humour 14. emotional maturity 15. reaction to others 16. respect accorded by faculty 17. respect accorded by peers |