Look at the talent training path of Dunbo College

 　　On June 20, 2022, the fourth issue of "Study Abroad" magazine's 8th anniversary online event "Live Chat "Study Abroad" was successfully concluded. In this live broadcast, three guests, Gu Jiawen, Dean of Dunbo College, Liu Meixin, Brand Manager of Dunbo College, and Liu Shuting, an admissions teacher of Dunbo College, were invited to share the theme of the talent training path of Dunbo College, which focuses on Leia education. , to introduce the educational philosophy of Dunbo College and the specific application process for students and parents.

　　As the online part of the 8th anniversary series of activities of "Study Abroad" magazine, the live chat "Study Abroad" will focus on the business of the eleven major offices of "Study Abroad Firm". The live broadcast room gathers many senior guests from the education industry to discuss the most popular topics of further studies, promote in-depth dialogue between overseas families and practitioners in the field of studying abroad and international education, and answer questions related to studying abroad for readers and friends.

Q&A 01

　　Q: The school-running philosophy of Dunbo College—adhering to the education method of more than 400 years, what kind of students will Dunbo College cultivate?

　　1. The educational philosophy of Dunbo College

　　Adhering to the tradition of "Western learning spreads to the east, and Eastern learning to the West", it is committed to cultural exchanges between China and the West. The educational philosophy of Dumbo College comes from Ignatius education in Europe. Ignatius education not only imparts knowledge, but also teaches students to reflect on why they study, how to connect with other studies, careers and life. This plays an important role in consolidating student learning. The European scholar Matteo Ricci was the pioneer of Ignatius' education and the founder of cultural exchanges between China and the West. Nan Huairen (word Dunbo) is also a famous European scholar in the field of Chinese and Western cultural exchanges. He has made important contributions to the dissemination of modern Western scientific knowledge in China. The word "Dunbo" of Dunbo College is derived from his character. .

　　Built on a Lega education. Lega education has three indispensable disciplines, namely natural sciences and mathematics, humanities, and social sciences. It is a general education, a broad, basic education model, which has evolved from the original European education system to the foundation of various studies, so it requires students to be exposed to every subject.

　　In the context of educational globalization, students should not learn from one aspect or one system. Therefore, at Dumbo College, students receive both Western higher education and traditional Chinese education. This is a course that integrates the two. . Therefore, this educational concept has great advantages in cultivating an international citizen with core competitiveness. In addition, students with a Leia education background will be very popular in graduate schools regardless of whether they are in China or Europe and the United States after graduation.

　　2. The training program of

　　Dumbo College Dumbo College has 28 alliance schools in the United States, and has trained many outstanding graduates. There are more than 10% of the graduates of Dumbo College in the US Congress, and more than 20% of the top 500 executives are from Dumbo College. achievement. However, the educational goals of Dumbo College are not limited to leaders in the narrow sense, such as parliamentarians, political and economic leaders, but also focus on cultivating "leaders" in the personal field. For example, there are many outstanding artists and writers among the graduates.

　　The training program focuses on core competencies, leadership, innovation, and international perspectives. When students face the ever-evolving society, the challenges that they may encounter, and even want to realize multiple runway transitions in the workplace in the future, the cultivation of various core competencies is necessary. In this era, we must have the ability to innovate. Innovation can also borrow ideas from different concepts to form new theories. The fusion of different elements is also an innovation, not necessarily inventing new things. Today is the trend of global cooperation, so students should have an international perspective. In addition, there are cultural differences in the process of learning. Dumbo College will also let students understand cultural differences and incorporate them into the teaching system, which is also the direction of key training.

　　Dumbo College also emphasizes "Cura personalis (Latin)", translated as "care for the whole person", that is, "education of the whole person". That is, it is not limited to book knowledge, but also emphasizes personal mental development, not dominated by the examination system, but the cultivation of the whole person; emphasizing "Magis (Latin)" translated into English, translated as "more...", that is, "more, Better, stronger, etc.", not only need to pass the exam, but also need to reflect on whether you can do better and make more contributions; emphasizing "Men and women for and with others (communication with others)", requires In addition to making contributions to society in their respective fields, students also have to walk into the crowd and serve the crowd.

Q&A 02

　　Q: How can I get the experience of studying in a key domestic university and transfer to a famous overseas university smoothly through Dumbo College?

　　1. Project advantages

　　1. There are more than 20 alliance colleges and universities, and the transfer of schools is guaranteed. Educational resource sharing of famous American schools. Dumbledore College and the American alliance of universities, including the 28 alliance schools of the Association of Jesuit Universities in North America (AJCU), are committed to cultivating innovative talents with a global perspective and a fusion of Chinese and Western cultures. A number of world-class universities include Georgetown University, Boston College, Santa Clara University... and cooperate with prestigious American universities with excellent geographical locations, including Fordham University (in New York), Loyola Marymount University ( in Los Angeles), Seattle University (in Seattle), etc.

　　Among them, LMU (Loyola Marymount University)/SU (Seattle University) International Freshman Program, that is, after students successfully apply for the International Freshman Program, they can obtain Loyola Marymount University or Conditional Admission Letter from Seattle University.

　　In regular programs, such as Georgetown University and Boston College, the outstanding students of Dumbo College are supported to study at the American university in their sophomore year, and those with excellent GPA can be transcribed. There are also a number of American universities that have signed admission agreements with Dumber College, such as DePaul University, Marquette University, and Siobhan Southern University.

　　2. More than 20 years of American undergraduate education and management experience. Dumbo College is one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in China to provide undergraduate courses for overseas students. So far, more than 2,500 students from American universities have successfully completed credits at Dumbo College and have been recognized by their alma mater. Beginning in the fall semester of 2020, Dumbo College will accept Chinese students to study American undergraduate general education courses here. In addition, Dumbo College has always maintained good cooperation and communication with American partner institutions, and has continued to interact and exchange visits with American university presidents, vice presidents and admissions officers.

　　3. Teachers from first-class universities at home and abroad. Dumbo College courses are taught by teachers and scholars from well-known universities at home and abroad. All teachers have a doctorate or the highest degree in their major. Implementing all-English teaching + small class system, all-English teaching and life management, all-English-taught examinations help students gradually adapt to their study and life in the United States in the future.

　　4. Take credits first, then choose majors to broaden the choice space. Students entering Dunbo College do not need to choose a major in the first year. The credits are taken first and the credits can be used in various majors later. This is a major advantage of Dunbo College. At the same time, students can recognize which ones through Leia Education. The profession is what interests you. Dumbo College's courses cover American general education courses such as humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Using the freshman education model of the College of Arts and Sciences, all the credits taken by students can be transferred to the American universities of the alliance. Students are exposed to multi-disciplinary knowledge, cultivate interdisciplinary thinking, establish a broad knowledge system, and determine future professional directions. During the freshman year, students take 10 courses, each with 3 credits, for a total of 30 credits, all of which can be transferred to the corresponding American universities.

　　5. Get 211 university experience. Students' first year of university will be spent on the campus of the University of International Business and Economics (hereinafter referred to as the University of International Business and Economics). Students have a student card of BIT and will also live in the International Exchange Building, the international student dormitory of BIT, with internal facilities such as laundry room, gym, restaurant and so on. Dumbo College students have separate office and study areas at UTS, including dedicated classrooms, libraries and lounges. In addition, American-style activities will be held in the exclusive lounge area, such as Thanksgiving, "Movie Night" every Friday night, and outdoor football, etc., in order to create a sense of belonging among students and make them adapt to American culture in advance.

　　2. Application process The

　　application materials are required: scanned copy of identification documents, high school transcripts, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or college entrance examination English transcripts; auxiliary materials (optional): high school graduation certificate or equivalent certificate, high school and Scanned copies of subsequent scholarships/awards/honorary certificates. The application steps are submission of application materials, preliminary review of materials, interview and communication, and admission notice. The fee is 170,000 yuan per academic year. It includes tuition fees (10 courses, 30 credits) and accommodation fees; it does not include personal expenses such as books, insurance, meals, and travel. The registration period is rolling registration throughout the year. After admission in the fall of 2022, it will include English training and a variety of freshman week activities.

Audience interactive Q&A

　　Q: What are the admission requirements after the college entrance examination?

　　Liu Shuting: "Dunbo College adopts independent admissions, and uses the holistic review of American universities as the admissions standard. It mainly examines students' language ability, learning attitude and comprehensive background. There are two screening steps. The first is material review. The second is interview communication. In addition to TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo, we accept college entrance examination English scores, which must be 110-120 (out of 150), 85-90 (out of 120). Interviews are mainly in English. , usually about 15 minutes, in addition to examining the language level, it also considers whether the students are suitable for our program, giving each other a two-way choice."

　　Q: Can I transfer to Dumbo College to continue my studies? When should I apply to transfer to an overseas institution? What if I don't apply to the university of my choice?

　　Liu Shuting: "Yes. It was also mentioned in the student case shared earlier that Jason had finished his freshman year in the United States before coming to Dumbo College. After learning about this program, he could apply for the university he aspired to by transferring credits. , so he chose to return from the United States to study at Dumbo College in the fall of 2020. Because he had a clear goal and studied hard, and following the rhythm of the transfer instructor, everything went smoothly, so he transferred with credits. The University of Your Dreams."

　　Transfer Arrangements. First, the opening week meeting will describe the transfer steps and timeline as a whole to help students have a general understanding. Second, in the 7th week after admission in September, that is, after the mid-term exam, the transfer instructor will communicate with the students one-on-one, and recommend 3 students after a comprehensive evaluation based on the students’ grades, students’ intentions and their future development directions. The target colleges and universities around, which cover the admission agreement, the level is equivalent, and the sprint can be achieved. This arrangement also ensures the success rate of students transferring schools.

　　After the target college is determined, students need to do their best to study hard. Make sure you meet your GPA. Actively cooperate and prepare materials according to the rhythm of the transfer teacher. At present, in the schools with which we have signed admission agreements, in addition to the GPA requirement of 3.25 for most majors of LMU and the GPA of 3.3 for business schools, other schools with a GPA of 3.0 and above can be admitted. At present, the acceptance rate of Dumbo College is relatively high and guaranteed. (For more questions and answers, you can scan the code to watch the live replay)

　　Verbiest

　　College (Verbiest College) is an institution of higher learning focusing on Liberal Arts Education. It cooperates with many well-known American universities to provide American undergraduate courses for Chinese students. Dunbo College is affiliated to The Beijing Center (TBC) and is located on the campus of the University of International Business and Economics. Students take a one-year American university general course at Dumbo College. Those who complete the course and achieve the required grades can transfer to the target American school in the form of transfer credits and continue to study the remaining undergraduate courses. At the end of their studies, they will be awarded an undergraduate degree from an American university. Degree certificate, the certificate is certified by the Chinese Ministry of Education.