<p>well maybe because the chinese students are getting more and more competitive each year…i used to see so many kids going to prep schools on weekends…some have been going to prep schools their whole lives…</p>
<p>Here is another problem…more and more chinese kids go to american for bachelor degree…media always tell them how good american colleges are.However,after I came us I found that not all chinese kids would get used american college life.Remember,this is COLLEGE not GRADUATE SCHOOL, so you have to deal with american students rather than stay in the lab for the whole day(that’s what graduates surpose to do)
Above all,I wanna to say if you have a narrow mind or you are a shy guy.Don’t come to american for bachelor,since it will HURT yourself.</p>
<p>Honestly, I think most Chinese kids are coming from abroad rather than directly from China. One is because the tuition are way too expensive for those who had lived in China all the way, not if they get some kind of scholarship. Me personally I lived in Hungary for 7 years and had been in an american high school for 5 years so integrateing into the american educating environment isn’t a hard thing for most of us.</p>
<p>Dolphin, I quite agree with you. Yet I think if one is determined to come, there’s nothing wrong with it. Being a narrow mind will soon or late be hurt. Maybe being hurt ealier at college might do them some good. At least, things will turn out to be better. That’s what I believe.
Besides, it will be better if they are really in a community than being in a lab. You see, Chinese higher education tends to be monotonous. We’re study to live, not for academics, right?</p>
<p>Well…I think these years most of students are from mainland China…It’s also amzaing that the majority of them choose the majors such like economics,business…etc Then communication will play a big role during their college years. I just worry about that they will underestimate the difficulties they are going to face.
Anyway man…It’s a BIG deal~~~</p>
<p>i agree with marlee that it’s better for the chinese students to be hurt earlier than later. After all, it’ll make their transitions to work a little smoother and by then they’ll have learned much more about the american society than most of the chinese graduate students coming here seeking for jobs.</p>
<p>i don’t know why you guys think a mainland student coming to US for undergrad will be hurt, but that is not true. most chinese students coming here for college have decided to come here (or at least try to come here) for a while and usually have done a lot of prep work. most of them have smart and determined minds, great communication skills, and of course good grades. they are a group of elite. they have the ability to adjust according to their surroundings. if one is open-minded and love to learn new things, he(she) will love the life in America. if one is shy and stubborn, he just has to take some time to get used to it.</p>
<p>i think im gonna change the topic…um…is anyone else here waiting for a green card and attending college in the fall? hows that working out for you?</p>
<p>bump…let’s start a new topic like where is everyone heading to next fall? (today is the decision deadline after all)</p>
<p>Greencard? You realise that all the internationals apply for visas, right? What are the chances of actually getting a greencard? Slim to none?</p>
<p>Hey ppl</p>
<p>What does the first one of Six principles of Chinese painting (Spirit Resonance) by Xie He means? My understanding is that the painting should capture the spiritual essence of the subject, right? Can anyone elaborate on it, please?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>holla from a shanghainese student living in new zealand - the land of the long white clouds.</p>
<p>sorry abhi. I never heard of that guy.</p>
<p>谢赫</p>
<h1>I think your understanding is alright.</h1>
<p>The Six principles of Chinese painting were established by Xie He(also known as Hsieh Ho), a writer, art historian and critic in 6th century China. He is most famous for his “Six points to consider when judging a painting” (绘画六法, Pinyin:Hu</p>
<p>I am here to say hi too…</p>
<p>Hi to all the new applicants to college. ^^ Havent been here in like a year lol. </p>
<p>I see someone mentioned greencard. It is possible to get one however you will have to have applied pretty early. Its different in that you are coming to the US not to go to college (they dont give a damn when you are applying for a greencard). You are just doing a regular immigration. If you have to get here in like August I would apply for a visa as well just in case. Awesome thing about greencard is that it saves you alot money 
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<p>Also I dont understand what people mean about being hurt in the US. Its not that hard to study abroad. You will find other Chinese students at the place of study and as long as you actively try to engage others (IE develop friendshps) you should be fine. IMHO if you can survive in China, US should be pretty easy. </p>
<p>p.s. Im in Shanghai atm. Took an internship at a decent sized software company (good excuse to travel, really want to go to Tibet). Anyone around here feel free to contact me (IE need some advice or what not). Ill be bored lol.</p>