1、Unit FiveStudy PlanIn this unit you will learn how to write a study plan.学习计划书的目的一般分为两种，一种是大使馆签证用，一种是学校申请录取用。学校申请类的学习计划书与个人陈述有一部分内容相同，使馆签证类的学习计划书主要是供使馆官员考察是否能够顺利学成并且按期归来。学习计划书的基本要素包括：1.背景学习经历、工作经历、英语水平等。2.目的为何选择该国、该学校、该专业、该专业导师等。3.条件资金来源及是否能够支持完成学业等。Task Objective4.计划描述学习内容、制定时间表等。5.意义学习内容或研究课题的实际意义
2、等。6.后期归国意向及未来职业规划等。具体地讲，签证用途的学习计划要包括专业名称及研究内容描述、专业导师姓名及学术建树、学习时间计划、助学资金来源、学习或研究的实际意义、学习完成后是否回国及前景设计。学校申请的学习计划需要包括学习及工作经历、求学兴趣的源起、个人能力（包括英语水平、研究水平和其他表明个人学习及社会能力的方面）、对该学校该领域的了解、对导师的了解及沟通、学习内容及时间表、要解决的问题或者学习内容、实际意义。学习计划有短有长。签证用途的学习计划一般不超过800词为宜，申请学校的学习计划可以根据具体学校的要求，短的三两段，长的有若干段。Read Sample 1 and answer
3、 the questions as briefly as possible.Task Preparation 1Previous study experiencePurpose of studyFinanceProspectKeyPrevious study experiencePurpose of studyFinanceProspectFrom l997 to now,at Beijing Minge Sun Yatsen High School.His purpose of study is Tourism StudiesThe financial support comes from
4、his parents and their family business.He will go back to China for his career.Read Sample 2 and answer the questions.Task Preparation 21.What is the previous study experience?2.Why does the applicant wish to come to Canada to study at the school and in the program for which he was applying?3.What is
5、 the educational goal?4.What is the significance of the study in the program?1.What is the previous study experience?2.Why does the applicant wish to come to Canada to study at the school and in the program for which he was applying?KeyUndergraduate in the Institute of Cell Biology of Beijing Normal
6、 University.For the advanced facilities,abundant research funds,and outstanding researchers.3.What is the educational goal?4.What is the significance of the study in the program?To complete the Masters program successfully,obtaining the Masters diploma/degree.He could be instructed in advanced resea
7、rch techniques and methodologies in Cellular and Developmental Biology,expose to the latest developments in the international academia,and develop his capacity for independent research.Read Sample 3 and judge whether the statements are true or false.Task Preparation 31.The applicant has a four-year
8、study experience but not any internship.()2.The applicant is applying for a program granting a Masters degree.()3.The program will take two years,in both of which many courses are to be taken.()4.Job opportunities in China are very limited,not only for applicants with a Chinese education background,
9、but also for those with an overseas education background.()5.Obtaining a US university degree will help the applicant in the Chinese job market.()FTTFFData Bank Practice these patterns and expressions often used in writing a study plan.1.11.1背景背景：1)During my study in University,I rapidly became fasc
10、inated with statistics which I view as the best application of mathematics in our real life.2)Pursuing dual degrees from seemingly vastly different fields at University endowed me with a solid theoretical background in two diverse fields of engineering and management and placed me in a unique positi
11、on to appreciate the importance of management within the construction industry.3)As for me,even though I have received a four-year systematic education in one of Chinas leading universities,the knowledge I have acquired is still insufficient to make me a successful businessman.Nevertheless,such an e
12、ducation has laid a solid foundation for more advanced studies.4)I am not only interested by the theories I learned,but also hope to make a contribution to this industry.Actually I have done my internship in this industry for many times and for different kinds of department jobs.5)As a Finance major
13、 in Nankai University,I have always longed for an opportunity to receive the most advanced education in Financial Economics.6)Because I have the basis of studying English in China for four years,after the study in England for one year,I believe I will master the English language proficiently to meet
14、 my own requirement of studying and living in England.7)My undergraduate studies at PKU have led me to the world of economics,and have helped me lay a solid foundation for future graduate studies in Economics.8)In 1998,I joined the Shenzhen Electronic Company,whose main business is the sales of sing
15、le chip and relevant software.I suggested the company enter the market of single chips emulator which contained more technology and had more profit vacuum.1.2 1.2 学习目的学习目的，如：如：1)The Business Management program at Warwick is internationally renowned and the E-commerce Management is placed under the S
16、chool of Engineering.This unique combination of technology and management is obviously geared to the practical needs and is what fascinates me most.2)In addition to acquiring advanced research skills and methodologies in communication,following the latest developments in the international academic c
17、ommunity,and developing the ability for independent research,I also want to develop a character which will allow me to enter society with full confidence upon my graduation.3)The leading knowledge and the research ability which I can acquire from the M.S.study will no doubt give me much more solid f
18、oundation and a broader vision.These two characters are indispensable for a leader and researcher who wants to be successful in future fierce competitions.4)The EE program in emphasizes on useful applications and the education system and the curriculum is similar to what Im learning now.5)Firstly,I
19、take the convenience of our cooperation projects benefits,which will make students within the programs apply for FIU easier and more convenient.6)In a word,I think I would get more and better working opportunities there,which would be helpful at accumulating the working experience in hospitality ind
20、ustry and it finally will become a strong strength when I come back to China,finding jobs in this industry.7)AAA University is notable for its traditional strength in Financial Economics,with seven professors concentrating on this field and having made great contribution to the discipline,which is h
21、er advantage over any similar programs in China.8)As an international student,the available financial support of graduate students at University is also a factor when choosing a university for further study.1.3 1.3 经济能力及条件经济能力及条件，如：，如：1)My parents have sufficient funds to support my study in Canada.
22、They are definitely willing and able to afford my education and it will not influence the future life of our family since they both have enough savings,decent jobs and stable incomes.2)My future supervisor,an outstanding scientist whose mission is to establish a Communications and Signal Processing
23、lab at,will provide me with full financial support and close supervision during my study and research there.3)Moreover,University has granted me the full financial support in the form of Teaching Assistantship,sum up to Canadian Dollars per semester and per year.4)Since the tuition fee is extraordin
24、arily low for international students in University,this amount should be sufficient to cover all my expenses considering my thrift habit.5)My mother is a CPA,and serves as the Chief with annual income exceeding after tax.And my father is a government official having served in Economics Management fi
25、eld for over ten years.They have promised me to support me whenever necessary,and it is the love from my family that stimulates me to go further in my economics research pilgrimage.6)My parents have deposited sufficient money for me to study abroad.My mother is an and my father is a,with a total ann
26、ual income of more than RMB.7)My real estate which worth RMB(estimated by Bank)and my stock which worth RMB(calculated in present market price)in stock market would be my firm foundation of studying in New Zealand.1.4 1.4 意义意义，如：如：1)Anyway,the first step of my plan is to overcome the language barrie
27、r and adjust myself into the new environment,including new teaching methods,cultural differences and enhancing mutual understanding between the Chinese and other people.2)Through s Masters program,I am confident that I will become an excellent researcher with advanced research skills,great English p
28、roficiency,and broad international perspectives,and so I will have greater opportunities in the Chinese labor market and a better chance of achieving my goals in China.3)In addition,the most important thing is to learn the courses of to improve my academic ability.I hope I can use limited time to ac
29、quire more advanced skills,methodologies and the professional knowledge related to my major.4)Compared with somebody holding a Master degree from a Chinese university,a graduate holding one from North America which is not exam-oriented but quality oriented is much more competitive in the Chinese lab
30、or market.5)Not only will I be acquiring practical knowledge in my specific field,I will also be gaining expertise that is in great demand by industrial sectors in China.6)With the unique study experience abroad and great effort,I confidently believe that I will have a successful and productive care
31、er in the Human Resources Management field in China in the future.7)Because of mastering English proficiently and having personal experience to European cultural background,I will deal with international contact with skill and ease by myself.8)A Masters degree in Hospitality Management in FIU will l
32、ater help me get a good position among those top 5-star hotels in China.At the same time,I can get a stable and honorable occupation with high earning and excellent welfare in China in less than ten years.1.5 归国愿景及规划归国愿景及规划，如：如：1)I hope to work for a consultation company first so that I have the cha
33、nce to implement statistical principles and tools that I have learned to solve the real-world problems faced by people in all sorts of fields.2)I would like to look deeper and study better into this field,so after graduation from the Bachelors degree,I intend to seek admission for Masters and PHDs d
34、egree in Canada.3)After graduation,I intend to return to China and begin my work towards contributing to the development of the field of in my country.Although there are numerous efforts towards addressing this issue,the number of specialists in this field of expertise is still sparse in China.4)Mor
35、e importantly,because I am the only child,it is my responsibility to go back to China and take good care of my parents after finishing my study.5)In addition,Chinas governmental policy is more attractive for students graduating from universities out of China and favorable conditions will be supplied
36、 for our personal and professional development.6)The passion to serve my motherland has compelled me to fly west,and will also draw me back considering the simple fact that I can become a better governmental policy advisor here in my home.7)My long-time career goal is to be a leader of technical dep
37、artment of a Chinese industrial enterprise.So,after graduation,I will come back to China and find a job in a Chinese industrial enterprise,and I think it is not difficult to me:Chinas burgeoning development in engineering science is accompanied by a woeful lack of internationally trained talents.8)A
38、s a Chinese Hospitality practitioner,I hope to find out,with what I have learned in the various content disciplines during my studies in the Hospitality Management Program,the best path for Chinese hospitality industry,making contribution to my motherland.2.Read the following tips for writing a stud
39、y plan.Some points to keep in mind while writing a study plan:The style and structure of study plan and personal statement are more different than content.There is no need for enthusiastic descriptions and distinctive display.A study plan should be clear and concise,with strict logic and specific fa
40、cts.The supporting document should be relevant to the statements in study plan.Provide and explain in detail the reasons the applicant would return to the home country.To visa officers,study plan should be brief,as they can only spend 10 seconds on each study plan.Its better to give a title to each
41、paragraph in the study plan,so that the visa officer knows at a glance where to find related content.Titles in paragraphs could be“study goal,”“timetable,”“career objective,”“choice of University in the U.S.,”“return to China after study,”etc.Study schedule is a detail description of the method and
42、scope of study,and a timetable,defining the courses or credits or lectures the candidate need take and the research work and social work in each semester.The applicant can also refer to some advantages or characteristics that make you distinct from other applicants,for example,the awards and patent
43、granted,a list of publications.Sometimes special experiences and hobbies stand out in a multitude of study plans,such as membership of a club,competence of languages,driving license or computer skill.But these are only supplementary material,so mere listing is sufficient.And if any of these are ment
44、ioned,supporting documents should be attached.The applicant should personalize the study plan,writing with characteristics and from practical conditions.1.Read the following study plan carefully.Identify the function in each paragraph that corresponds to the elements in study plans.Task RealizationI
45、knewtheinformationaboutST.ANDREWSCAMBRIDGEinBeijingInternationalEducationFair.Theflexibleandvariablecoursearrangement,vividandvigorousclassteaching,theteacherteamwithexcellentperformanceandthe100%highproportionofstudentsenteringuniversitiesofahighergradeattractedme,soIthoughtitisacollegefitforme.Con
46、sultedwithmyparents,Idecidedtoapplyforstudytothiscollege.Atpresent,Ihavereceivedthedocuments,includingtheenrolmentletterandexpensestableetc.fromthiscollege.MystudyplaninEnglandisasfollows:IpreparetostudyinEnglandforsixyears,fromSeptember2000toAugust2006.First,IwillstudyEnglishcourseinSELECTENGLISHof
47、ST.ANDREWCAMBRIDGEwiththeperiodfromSeptember2000toAugust2001.Task RealizationThenIwillstudyA-levelcoursefortwoyearswiththeperiodfromSeptember2001toAugust2003.Thecourseisfull-timewith20classhourseachweek.Iplantostudythebusinessprogram,includingAccounting,BusinessStudies,Economics,ComputerScienceandsi
48、nglesubjectMathematics,etc.Annualexpensesare14,000,andthetuitionforoneacademicyearisabout15,000.Myparentsaregoingtofinancemeforthefirstthreeyears,andonmyinsistenceoflivingonmyown,theyaregoingtosubsidizemytuitionforthenextthreeyears.Iwillcontinuetostudythebusinessprogram.Therearealargenumberofunivers
49、itiesinEngland,andIbelieveIcanfindanidealuniversity.Iwillgetbachelorshipafterthestudyintheuniversityforthreeyears.AfterIgetbachelorshipcertificate,IpreparetocomebacktoChinafordevelopment.Thesix-yearstudyinEnglandwillgivemethecapitalforacceptingchallenges,andlaythefoundationofbecominganinternationalb
50、usinesstalentwithhighperformance.WhatIwillgetisnotonlyabusinessbachelorship,whatsmoreimportantisthatlong-termbusinesseducationmakesmelearnmodernenterprisemanagementwayandcommercialrunningmode,whichisbeneficialforfutureenterprisemanagement.KeyParagraph 1BackgroundParagraph 2Study Plan and SchedulePar
