尊敬的家长，

 　　您好！感谢您的信任，把孩子送到密西根州立大学接受高等教育，让他/她在这里度过人生最宝贵的青春时光。 我们中国事务办公室作为大学国际交流的窗口，不仅承担着跟中国高等教育机构的合作和交流，同时也肩负着跟大学内部各部门的合作，协助它们做好跟中国有关的各方面工作， 包括对来自中国的留学生的支持和服务。

　　研究表明，国际学生到非母语国家留学有几大挑战：

• 语言
• 文化
• 学习方式和习惯
• 心理健康和承受能力
• 人际关系和社会关系

　　留学生在进入美国的大学之前，一般都通过电影和各种媒体对美国有所了解，但是真正能适应美国生活，适应美国大学的要求是完全不同的体验，更多的是困惑和挑战。美国的大学比中国大学在学习上的要求更严格，强调独立思考，但是也注重培养团队协作，注重对学风的培养，严格杜绝抄袭之风。美国的大学没有班级，没有跟中国大学类似的辅导员，强调自我管理，并对个人行为负责。美国大学实行的是学分制，没有补考制度等。这些美国大学特色往往对中国留学生，特别是本科生有较大的冲击。

　　密西根州立大学针对留学生面临的困惑和挑战做出积极的应对和支持，在学习和生活上帮助学生们适应。其中最重要的部门是国际学生和学者办公室 Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)。留学生有任何问题，都能在OISS得到解决。如果您还想了解更多信息资讯请查看OISS官网https://oiss.isp.msu.edu/

您如果有什么建议，请通过邮件告诉我们 china(at)msu.edu。

最后，祝您身体健康，祝您的孩子在密西根州立大学成功留学，平安留学。

中国事务办公室

Dear Parents,

Greetings!

Thank you for your trust in sending your child to Michigan State University for higher education, allowing him or her to spend the most valuable years of youth here. As the Office of China Programs, we serve as a bridge for international collaboration at the university. We are not only responsible for cooperation and exchange with higher education institutions in China, but also for working with departments across the university to assist with all matters related to China, including support and services for Chinese international students.

Research has shown that international students studying in countries where the language is not their native tongue face several major challenges:

• Language

• Culture

• Learning styles and habits

• Mental health and emotional resilience

• Interpersonal and social relationships

Before arriving at an American university, international students usually have some understanding of the U.S. through movies and various media. However, truly adapting to life in the U.S. and meeting the expectations of an American university is a completely different experience—often filled with confusion and challenges. Compared to Chinese universities, American universities place stricter academic demands, emphasize independent thinking, encourage teamwork, value academic integrity, and strictly prohibit plagiarism. There are no class-based groupings or counselors like in Chinese universities. Instead, students are expected to manage themselves and take full responsibility for their actions. U.S. universities also operate on a credit system and generally do not have make-up exams or similar policies. These features can be particularly challenging for Chinese international students, especially undergraduates.

Michigan State University actively addresses the challenges faced by international students and provides strong support to help them adapt both academically and personally. One of the most important resources is the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS). If international students encounter any issues, OISS is the place to go for assistance. For more information, please visit the OISS website: https://oiss.isp.msu.edu/

If you have any suggestions, please feel free to email us at: china(at)msu.edu.

Lastly, we wish you good health and hope your child has a safe, successful academic journey at Michigan State University.

Office of China Programs