This morning Grade 12 students shared their experiences in pre-college summer programs with Grade 11 students.They volunteered to speak about the campus life, academics and the application process for summer programs in U.S.universities.We, CFLSAP Center, are thankful that we have students participating in wonderful and enriching summer opportunities and that they are willing to share their knowledge with their classmates while comfortably speaking English.
今天早上的升学课堂，高三的同学来到高二年级课堂与学弟、学妹们分享了他们在美国参加暑校的经历，如校园生活，课程设置和申请流程等等。AP课程中心感谢那些抓住暑假时间参加了这些非常有意义的暑校课程的同学，并感谢他们能分享他们的宝贵经验。
Lizzy, Xinyi Li G12C1 shared her experience at Amherst College where she participated in a non-credit program and studied Business and History.She provided some great tips for Grade 11 students about studying abroad and choosing your summer program. She suggested that if you have major that you are interested in that summer programs are a great way to discover whether you like it or not. Lizzy also added that summer programs also require a letter of recommendation from your teachers.She said that this encouraged her to talk more to her teachers and now when she is applying to university her teachers know her better.
来自高三一班的李心仪在暑假的时候参加了Amherst College的一个非学分课程，包括商业学和历史。她根据个人经历给高二年级同学就如何选择暑期项目，如何在国外生活提出了一些宝贵的建议。她提到暑期项目对于发现自己感兴趣的大学专业非常有帮助。在申请过程中，一封来自老师的推荐信也是很有必要的。这一点也鼓励她更多的跟老师交流，而现在他在申请大学的时候，老师对她也有了更深入的了解。
Peter, Chen Yuran G12C1 discussed his summer program at NYU Stern School of Business. He studied 8 credits in his Business Investment and Behavioral Economics classes.He discussed the process to apply to this program and that you must first be accepted to the general pre-college program and after this acceptance then you can apply to a specialized program.He gave students tips about how to balance study life and also budgets.He discussed that NYU is a great place to live and study, but students should be aware of the cost of living in the place where they are studying.
陈煜然，来自高三一班，参加了纽约大学的stern商学院的暑期项目。他的课程包含了8个学分，涉及科目包括商业投资和行为经济学。他谈到了纽约大学的申请流程，首先必须通过纽约大学暑校的通用申请，然后再申请到特定的课程。他提出了很多有用的建议，包括如何平衡学习和生活，如何控制留学成本，他就谈到了，尽管纽约大学是一个很好的学校，不过同学们在选择的时候也要考虑到居住在这个地方的成本。
Linda, Zeng Shuke G12C1 talked to the Grade 11 students about Cornell University’s Architecture summer program.She discussed the difference between life at Cornell versus what Peter has explained life in NYC was like.The application for this summer program required 3 essays and she gave Grade 11 students tips on essay writing.The major advice that she gave students was that summer programs are a great experience for art,architecture and design students, who need to work on their portfolio.She felt the Cornell challenged her to improve her architecture skills,but more importantly it prepared her for her university applications.
曾姝珂，同样来自高三一班，为我们喜欢建筑设计的同学分享了不少的经验，因为她在暑假的时候参加了康奈尔大学的建筑课程。她就暑校经历和生活与陈煜然同学的经历做了简单地对比。而她在申请这个特定的暑期项目的过程中，一共写了三份文书，所以她也给学弟学妹们提出了关于文书写作的建议。还有一个重要的经验，特别是那些对艺术、建筑和设计感兴趣的同学，就是一定要准备自己的作品集。而在康奈尔的暑期课程，对她自己的建筑方面的技能提出了很大的挑战，同时也对她的大学申请有很大的帮助。
Joe, Zeng Shi G12C1, Cici Fang Youyou G12C1, and Lisa, Yulin Guan G12C2 all shared their experiences at Brown University’s summer program.This program has been popular among students in the past. The wide arrange of courses and activities offered at Brown, attract many students. The team discussed their own courses that they studied, with Joe studying Virology, Cici studying Foreign Policy, and Lisa studying Media.They promoted the opportunities and chances that students have to get involved at Brown and in the community.Joe explained the opportunities to get involved with sports on campus.Cici discussed the APP that connected students with free campus activities.Lisa shared her experiences as a research assistant.
高三一班的曾石同学和方悠优同学以及高三二班的官义淋分享了他们在布朗大学暑期项目的经历。这个暑期项目在我们学生中间有一定的知名度。它以广泛的课程以及丰富的活动吸引了我们不少学生。曾石同学学习的是病毒学，他分享了自己在暑校期间跟其他同学通过体育活动等方式互动，方悠优同学选择的是国际政策，也分享了她通过一个APP参加很多校内活动的经历，而官义淋同学则学习的是传媒学，她跟同学们分享的是她作为一个研究助理的故事。
Don, Zhengliang Liu G12C3, shared his experience at Yale University’s summer program.There he studied two courses, Math and History. He discussed the importance of making new friends with people from different backgrounds.His tip for the class was to be responsible of yourself and your belongings.Kai, Li Zitong G12C3, studied at George Washington University’s summer program and also added to Don’s conversation about community involvement and not being shy when it comes to speaking and making friends.She also gave a great tip about interacting with American students, that using your phone all of the time can be considered rude.
刘正梁同学，来自高三三班，参加了耶鲁大学的暑期项目。他在耶鲁学习了数学和历史。他着重提到了广泛结交不同背景的朋友的重要性。在课程学习的时候，他也强调了要对自己负责，和管理好自己的财物。跟他同班的李梓彤同学在乔治华盛顿大学，也加入到讨论中来，她就讲到了关于如何融入学校，在表达自己和结交朋友的时候不能害羞。最后她也说到在跟人交谈时使用手机会被看成很粗鲁的行为。
We will continue to discuss summer program opportunities with students at AP Center. Other students that didn’t speak today will help when we introduce summer programs to Grade 10 students later in the week!
Thanks for your help Grade 12!
---Caitlin
我们接下来还会有很多关于暑校的讨论。其他参加了暑校但是并未发言的同学也会在这周接下来的时间里跟我们高一的同学分享他们的经历和故事。
感谢高三同学的帮助！
---Caitlin