Studying in the U.S.A.

Presented by Dr. Li-Chen Chin

Director, Intercultural ProgramsDuke University

Goals

• To provide an overview of Duke University• To identify key information in applying to and

preparing for American graduate programs

Where is Duke University?

Durham: City of Medicine

Luol DengMike Dunleavy

Gerald Henderson

Rodney Hood

Kyrie Irving

Tyus Jones

Ryan Kelly

Josh McRoberts

Justise Winslow

Jabari Parker

Jahlil Okafor

Kyle Singler

Miles Plumlee

Mason Plumlee JJ Redick

Austin Rivers Lance Thomas

Schools and Colleges• Trinity College of Arts & Sciences• School of Law• Divinity School• Graduate School• School of Medicine• School of Nursing• Pratt School of Engineering• Fuqua School of Business• Sanford School of Public Policy• Nicolas School of the Environment

What Do We Value at Duke?

• Interdisciplinarity• Internationalization• Knowledge in the Service of Society• Engagement• Research

Consider These Before Applying • Why• What• How• Where

• Graduate vs Professional Programs• Masters vs PhD Degrees

Preparing for Graduate Studies

You should develop:• Intercultural Competency • Critical Thinking

Developing Intercultural Competency

• View differences as learning opportunities, not as deficits

• Seek out and engage with those who are different from you

• Stay positive, and ask questions

Developing Critical Thinking

• Recognize the way you see things• Redefine the way you see things• Get in touch with your emotions• Analyze group influences on your life Adapted from Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2001). Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your learning and your life.

Questions?