5). Location: The United States of America is located in Northern America
Northern is bounded by Canada
Eastern is bounded by Atlantic Ocean
Southern is bounded by Mexica and Mexican Bay
Western is bounded by Pacific Ocean
America is a republic country with 52 states. There are 50 states which have common borders, and the rest is two states: Hawaii and Alaska. Hawaii is located in Pacific tropical region. Alaska stays near North Pole's area.
6). Climate: it's a big country widening on many latitudes. American climate is very diverse. There are moist rainy forests, barren deserts, and leare mountains.
7). Official language: English
II. AMERICAN EDUCATION:
1) Features of education:
Primary school: 5 year old children attend nursery school. 6 year old children are in class 1. Primary level: from class 1 – 5.
Junior High School: From class 6 – 8.
Senior High School: From class 9 – 12. Student is granted High School Diploma after graduating. This is compulsory requirement to someone who continuously study in college or university.
University: Student may select the 2 year university program (college program) or the 4 year university program.
Postgraduate: Student may continuously attend Master program in 2 years after receiving university degree. And then student may upgrade their knowledge by studying PhD program in 3 – 6 years depending on the majors.
2) Study programs for international students:
High school program.
Cultural exchange program.
Community College: American Community College Program is a two - general - year - program for students who are studying or graduated high– schools. In these two years, students will study general knowlege of social sciences and natural sciences. In the ending of these two years, students will be awarded College Graduate Diploma.
All of credits which are archieved by students in the first two - year will be considered by Universities and will be transited to the third year of university to get the University Bachelor Diploma.
University: There are 2 options.. - The first option is student may choose the 2 year study program at community college or pre-university program to get transition degree. After that you may attend the third and fourth school year at the 4 year university to complete Bachelor program.
- The second one is student may directly apply for bachelor program of the 4 year university. Ordinarily, ‘college’ is a school system which trains the tertiary level and grants bachelor diploma to student while ‘university’ is a school system which trains the tertiary and postgraduate education .
Postgraduate education: it issues a variety of diplomas. The common diplomas are such as Master of Arts (MA), Master of Sciences (MS). Master of Business Administration (MBA), Mater of Fine Arts (MFA), Juris Doctor (JD), Master of social works (MSW), and Expert of Educations (EdS). The most common kind of diplomas for the highest level of postgraduate education is Doctor Degree in many fields (PhD) , in educations (EdD), in Laws (LLB), in natural sciences ( DSc), in medicals (MD) and in religions (DD).
Estimation board of tuition fee and subsistence expenses of overseas student in a year:
High school
20,000 – 25,000 USD
Community College
10,000 – 15,000 USD
Public University – 4 years
20,000 – 30,000 USD
Private University – 4 years
30,000 – 40,000 USD
III. INFORMATION OF SCHOOLS IN AMERICA:
There are more 35,000 schools in America, the following is some schools for reference:
NO.
NAME OF SCHOOL
INTRODUCTION
01
California State University – East Bay
Public University Training includes 42 university programs, 30 postgraduate programs. The University has a view to San Francisco Gulf. It has a nice and safe campus with small classes which students study by quarters and which enroll students all year round. In University, there is a students' dormitory. It also open English Training Programs, Pre - MBA Program and Business Courses, English Pedagogics Certificate. Fee: 22,000 USD/year
02
California State University – Long Beach
Public University is located in Long Beach City away 35 km towards North from Los Angeles. Students which have not or had enough TOEFL scores is still be able to enter the University. Fee: 24,200 USD/year
03
Colorado State University
Public University is famous for technical fields, anatomy and enviroment protection. It is also one of American’s leading research universities. Fee: 27.500 USD/year
04
University of Southern California
Located in the centre of Los Angesles, It is a private reseach school with 150 training branches and 120 specific universitarian branches and MBA programs. Fee: : 47.200 USD/year
05
Bellevue Community College
LIs one of the best two year community college in America. Reputable majors of this school are Business Administration, Medical, Pedagogics and Technology. Fee:16.000 USD/year
06
Seattle Central Community College
Located in the nice and safe centre of Seattle. The University attracts many students from different countries in the world. Fee: 13.500 USD/year
