美駐華大使寄語(yǔ)留學(xué)生：留學(xué)是對(duì)自己未來(lái)的投資

又到一年offer季，不少同學(xué)已經(jīng)收到了心儀的美國(guó)大學(xué)的offer。近日，美國(guó)駐華大使泰里·布蘭斯塔德發(fā)文，祝賀收到offer的中國(guó)學(xué)生，并對(duì)即將到來(lái)的美國(guó)留學(xué)生活發(fā)表寄語(yǔ)。

美國(guó)駐華大使泰里·布蘭斯塔德

以下為寄語(yǔ)全文：

我想恭喜所有拿到美國(guó)4700多所學(xué)院和大學(xué)之一的錄取通知書(shū)的中國(guó)學(xué)生們。我自己作為一所大學(xué)的前校長(zhǎng)，我可以充滿(mǎn)信心地告訴你們，在美國(guó)的學(xué)習(xí)將會(huì)是改變你的人生的一段經(jīng)歷。

對(duì)于你和你們?cè)谥袊?guó)的家人來(lái)說(shuō)，美國(guó)教育是對(duì)你的未來(lái)最好的投資。你將學(xué)會(huì)批判性思考和創(chuàng)新，你將能夠完善你的英語(yǔ)水平，你將建立聯(lián)系并培養(yǎng)將在未來(lái)幾十年塑造你的職業(yè)生涯的工作技能。也許最重要的是，你將了解在世界上最大的兩個(gè)經(jīng)濟(jì)體——美國(guó)和中國(guó)——成功運(yùn)作所需的條件。

我很佩服你和你的家人為走到當(dāng)前這步而做出的犧牲。美國(guó)大學(xué)的畢業(yè)生日后都已經(jīng)成為世界各地許多領(lǐng)域的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者和創(chuàng)新者，你應(yīng)該為得到邀請(qǐng)加入這個(gè)特殊和精選的年輕人群體而感到自豪——這個(gè)群體的人生將因全美校園的活力、開(kāi)放和高質(zhì)量而永遠(yuǎn)改變。

錄取通知書(shū)是經(jīng)過(guò)非常認(rèn)真的思考和努力工作的結(jié)果，無(wú)論是來(lái)自于申請(qǐng)的學(xué)生還是對(duì)這些申請(qǐng)進(jìn)行嚴(yán)格審查的美國(guó)學(xué)院和大學(xué)。我們贊賞你們?cè)趯?xiě)申請(qǐng)信中投入了關(guān)于你們的夢(mèng)想和想法的精力和創(chuàng)造力，為準(zhǔn)備英語(yǔ)和其他考試所付出的辛勤勞動(dòng)，以及你們對(duì)社區(qū)服務(wù)和課外興趣所履行的承諾。

目前，美國(guó)高等教育院校中有超過(guò)一百萬(wàn)名國(guó)際學(xué)生，讓美國(guó)長(zhǎng)久以來(lái)保持世界上接待國(guó)際學(xué)生最多的國(guó)家這一地位。這是美國(guó)高等教育在國(guó)際學(xué)生和他們的家人眼中無(wú)與倫比的質(zhì)量的證明。

國(guó)際學(xué)生加強(qiáng)美國(guó)與世界各國(guó)的關(guān)系，發(fā)展人民和社區(qū)之間的關(guān)系，這些關(guān)系對(duì)于解決全球挑戰(zhàn)是必需的。在我們的校園里，我們重視包容性，并積極支持來(lái)自多元背景的學(xué)生。在美國(guó)各地的學(xué)院和大學(xué)重視國(guó)際學(xué)生，因?yàn)槟銈冊(cè)诮淌覂?nèi)外皆帶來(lái)獨(dú)特而多元的視角。美國(guó)的大學(xué)和社區(qū)得益于國(guó)際學(xué)生的知識(shí)與才華，這幫助我們所有人 為互聯(lián)互通的世界中人人共享的成功未來(lái)做好準(zhǔn)備。

美國(guó)的學(xué)院和大學(xué)引以為豪的是它們?yōu)樗袑W(xué)生提供安全、好客的環(huán)境。我給你們的建議很簡(jiǎn)單。當(dāng)你到達(dá)后，花些時(shí)間成為你的社區(qū)的一份子。結(jié)交來(lái)自世界各地的新朋友。認(rèn)識(shí)一些當(dāng)?shù)氐募彝?。探索你生活的城?zhèn)。在美國(guó)讀大學(xué)的經(jīng)歷不僅僅是關(guān)于課堂。它還是關(guān)于我們國(guó)家和我們當(dāng)?shù)厣鐓^(qū)的多元性。我知道如果你努力去了解這些，你將受到熱情的歡迎。

中國(guó)和世界各地的美國(guó)大使館和領(lǐng)事館的領(lǐng)事官員們繼續(xù)努力處理學(xué)生簽證的申請(qǐng)，有關(guān)簽證程序的信息，請(qǐng)?jiān)L問(wèn)美國(guó)簽證官方網(wǎng)站或美國(guó)大使館官方網(wǎng)站。

EducationUSA中國(guó)的顧問(wèn)們?cè)敢饣卮鹩嘘P(guān)在美國(guó)學(xué)習(xí)的問(wèn)題。你們可以在EducationUSA官方網(wǎng)站找到咨詢(xún)中心。對(duì)于那些仍在考慮是否到美國(guó)學(xué)習(xí)的人，EducationUSA的顧問(wèn)們可以提供寶貴的資料來(lái)幫助你們做決定。在美國(guó)所有50個(gè)州擁有的4700多所認(rèn)證院校中，每一個(gè)人都可以找到一所適合的美國(guó)學(xué)院或大學(xué)。有許多價(jià)格的選擇，包括社區(qū)學(xué)院和“2 + 2”模式，這種模式結(jié)合了在社區(qū)學(xué)院和四年制院校的學(xué)習(xí)，以獲得學(xué)士學(xué)位。

作為美國(guó)駐中國(guó)大使，我個(gè)人祝賀你們獲得了錄取通知書(shū)，并鼓勵(lì)你們接受這一改變?nèi)松臋C(jī)會(huì)及加入到同齡人中一起體驗(yàn)美國(guó)高等教育的獨(dú)特價(jià)值。

I want to congratulate all the students in China who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 colleges and universities in the United States. As a former university president myself, I can tell you with confidence that studying in the United States will be an experience that will change your life.

For you and your families here in China, there is no better investment for your future than getting an American education. You will learn to think critically and to be innovative. You will be able to perfect your English. You will make contacts and develop job skills that will shape your career for decades to come. And perhaps most important, you will learn what it takes to operate successfully in the world’s two largest economies - the United States and China.

I admire the sacrifices you and your families made to get to this point. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields around the world, and you should be proud of the invitation to join this special and select group of young people whose lives will be changed forever by the dynamism, openness, and quality of campuses across the United States.

Offers of admission are the product of much careful thought and hard work, both by the students who apply and by American colleges and universities that conduct a rigorous review of these applications. We recognize the energy and creativity you poured into essays about your dreams and ideas, the hard work it took to prepare for English language and other examinations, and the commitments you fulfilled to community service and extra-curricular interests.

Over one million international students are now in U.S. higher education institutions, maintaining the United States’ long-standing position as the world’s top host nation for international students. This is a testament to the unmatched quality of American higher education in the eyes of international students and their families.

International students strengthen ties between the United States and countries around the world, developing the relationships between people and communities that are necessary to solve global challenges. We value inclusion, and actively support students from diverse backgrounds on our campuses. Colleges and universities across the United States value international students for the unique and diverse perspectives you provide both in and out of the classroom. American universities and communities benefit from the knowledge and talents of international students, which helps prepare all of us for shared, successful futures in an interconnected world.

U.S. colleges and universities take pride in providing safe, welcoming environments for all their students. My advice to you is simple. Take the time to become a part of your community when you get there. Make new friends from around the world. Get to know some local families. Explore the town or city where you live. The college experience in the United States is about more than just our classrooms. It’s also about the diversity of our nation and our local communities. I know if you make the effort to get to know them, you will be welcomed with open arms.

Consular officials in China and at American embassies and consulates around the world continue to work diligently to process student visa requests, and information about the visa process is available at official website of U.S. Visas and official website of U.S. Embassy.

EducationUSA advisers in China are ready to answer questions about studying in the United States. You can find an advising center at official website of EducationUSA. For those still considering study in the United States, EducationUSA advisers can provide valuable resources to help inform your decision. With over 4,700 accredited institutions in all 50 U.S. states, there’s an American college or university that’s right for everyone. There are study options at many price points, including community colleges and “2 plus 2” models that combine study at a community college and a four year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree.

As the U.S. Ambassador to China, I personally congratulate and encourage those of you who have received offers of admission to accept this life-changing opportunity and join your peers in experiencing the unique value of an American higher education.