The Way to Cornell The Way to Your Dreams 2008 China-Cornell College Preparatory Program
In America, we will get: More Advanced Education 80% of world top 100 universities in US. “本次活动的收获还是颇丰的。在课程中,我提高了自己的英语写作与阅读的技能,拓宽了自己的词汇量,同时,自己的听力和口语也有了很大的进步。天文课上,我也学习到了许多以前不知道的,甚至在国内一些书上列为未解之谜的知识,并获得了亲眼观测的机会。” 171 Nobel Prize Winners. --Gong Qucheng, from Wuxi No.1 High School
More Space, More Freedom “在这里很开心的原因,最主要的也许是因为教学方式,讨论课,自由,每个人都畅所欲言。记得老师总是说,没有正确或者错误的答案,只是讲出你们的想法。” -----Lydia, Graduate of CCCPP 2006, studying Cornell University
More Space, More Freedom “In addition to course selecting, Cornell gives enough freedom to students to choose what they really want to study. ” ---Yang Xinyi ,from High School Affiliated to Renmin University
Not only study, but other abilities
Am I suitable for American college? Ask yourself a question: Am I suitable for American college? CCCPP will give you the answer!
Why Cornell? An Ivy-league member Any person, any study The LARGEST school in Ivies
Why Cornell? College of Hotel Administration: No.1 in the US College of Architecture, Art, and Planning: Top 10 College of Engineering: Top 10 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Best in the US School of Industrial and Labor Relations: nation's First institution of higher education to offer a four-year undergraduate program
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What is CCCPP? 1 Elective Class 6 weeks in Cornell, Jun - Aug China-Cornell College Preparatory Program 6 weeks in Cornell, Jun - Aug Acedemic English Class – Required, 3 credits 1 Elective Class
“Fifty of us were divided into groups with 6-8 people each “Fifty of us were divided into groups with 6-8 people each. We were taught mainly writing and every one of us should have finished approximately 23 journals and 6 papers in the six weeks, plus each student is promised an hour conference with his teacher every week. ” ---Yang Xinyi ,from High School Affiliated to Renmin University
“天知道康奈尔居然有这样一门专门研究中国上古神话的课程,天知道这门课会向夏季学院的学生开放,天知道我居然会在同学的怂恿下去试听了这门课…” “和教授的Office Hour后,我发觉自己起初对中国神话的理解彻头彻尾地错了。例如他说:“大禹有个三顾家门而不入的故事其实是很没有意义的,甚至是很虚假的。” “和教授的交谈每次都是三刻钟。每次的三刻钟都是在提升自己的思想,改变自己看问题的态度。” ---Wang Chong,from Wuxi No.1 High School
What else do we do?
Visit to Niagara Falls
Sunrise Viewing
Different Activities provided by Residential Community Advisor
BBQ parties & Games
Co-operation Schools China-Cornell College Preparatory Program 中国人民大学附属中学 复旦大学附属中学 华东师范大学第二附属中学 10min
Co-operation Schools China-Cornell College Preparatory Program 上海交通大学附属中学 无锡市第一中学 武汉外国语学校 10min
Co-operation Schools China-Cornell College Preparatory Program 郑州外国语学校 北京外国语大学附属实验学校 10min
What CCCPP Has to Offer? Huge improvement in English Gain invaluable experience! Clarify your perspective! Build acedemic network! Good time in Cornell
“I still got up at 6:00 in the morning without the ringing of alarm “I still got up at 6:00 in the morning without the ringing of alarm! Cool! Then I did some reading. It seems that I am slowly getting used to thinking in English, a good habit, isn’t it?” ------Ge Shuning, from Jiaoting University Affiliated High School, Journal 25.
“我们还认识了来自全世界各地的朋友们,认识了我们敬爱的教授们,还认识了负责人,他们也是我将来生活中一笔宝贵的财富。我更加增强了自己的自理能力与自制能力,以及安排自己时间和精力的方法,同时也更好地学会与人相处。” ------Jiang Yiyue, from Jiaoting University Affiliated High School, 《我的康大之旅》
“下午与晚上有各种各样精彩的活动等着我们,如果作业不多,便可尽心地玩。喜爱运动,有各类体育项目,常见的有足球,篮球,羽毛球,乒乓球,甚至有网球,台球,沙滩排球和高尔夫球;喜爱音乐,每晚都可在钢琴上一展身手,每周三的舞会也不容错过;喜爱旅游,可以参加各种旅行活动,我们最远的一次便是去了Nigeria 大瀑布。” ------Liu Hao, from Zhengzhou Foreign Language School
CCCPP Graduates Cai Yunyun, Graduate of CCCPP 2005, studying Cornell University Dong Weiqin, Graduate of CCCPP 2005, studying Cornell University Yao Yuan, Graduate of CCCPP 2006, studying Cornell University Lydia, Graduate of CCCPP 2006, studying Cornell University
And Also……According to conservative statistics Li Xinyu , admitted by Cornell, studying in Qinghua University Yang Yang , Admitted by University of Virginia, studying in Peking University Song Huang, admitted by Cornell, studying in Shanghai Finance and Economy University Zhang Xuechao, admitted by Purdue University Chen Suhui, admitted by Purdue University Yuan Yue , admitted by University of Virginia Ding Ruihua , admitted by University of Washington-Madison Ni Peipei ,admitted by Purdue University, studying in Nanjing University Shen Yiyang, admitted by Hangkong Baspist University Liu Shiyang, admitted by Shanghai Foreign Language University We are expecting you to be the next one!
CCCPP Students of 2008
Application Requirement Chinese High School Student, Junior & Senior Application Form Oral English Test or TOEFL Grade Grade provided by local school Recommanded by local school Interviewed by director of CCCPP
Things that affect your application GPA: the MOST important Competitions and Activities: they reflect your abilities other than study Standard tests: TOEFL or oral English Test, but they are NOT so important
Five Philosophies from CCCPP Strive for the best possibility; Prepare for the worst Do things on your own; Don't rely on others Feel free to ask for help; Use the resources surrounding you Building confidence is building your real capabilities Be organized, especially with time
Q&A
The End Thank You!