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Opening remarks. Planning the third day of the conference
11:30
Introduction – What is a community college?
Community college, or “community college,” is a purely American phenomenon. This type of college was created to make higher education more accessible to the people of the country. Today these colleges are attended not only by Americans, but by international students as well. Traditionally colleges are conveniently located and offer relatively low tuition.
12:30
Presentation – What can I study at a U.S. college?
At U.S. community colleges, almost every student can find a major that fits his or her needs. Nevertheless, the selection of programs at colleges is somewhat different from that at universities.
First and foremost, colleges offer programs that lead to a highly specialized applied education. For example, you might study nursing, cooking, auto mechanics, or construction. These programs are usually designed for students who intend to enter the workforce immediately after college.
13:30
Recess
14:30
What programs do U.S. colleges offer?
You can apply to a U.S. community college whether you intend to study for many years or want to take a short course of study. Colleges offer many different types and lengths of courses.
15:30
Discussion – Why go to a community college?
Community colleges in the United States are very popular with international students.
16:30
Report – How do American college students live?
Today many U.S. colleges can be called “small universities,” as colleges try to adopt the features of student life from American universities. They also have hobby clubs, sports clubs, and so on. College is a small and close-knit community, however, and it lacks the authentic feel of college campus life.
17:30
Summing up the third day of the conference