presented by dr. li-chen chin director, intercultural programs duke university
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Where is Duke University?TRANSCRIPT
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?