American Higher Education 美国高等教育 (英语论文).doc

American Higher Education Key words: higher education campus life Summary: education plays an important role in country’s development and has been drawn more attention. Aiming at American higher education, I make a brief introduction. Something about the education system of American higher education, reflecting on its characteristics, and more about the campus life. Education plays an important role in the development of a country and has been a sign of comprehensive strength. Due to the differences of political, economic, culture and other aspects, every country’s education system has its own characteristics, which can be more easily reflected by higher education. The following is a brief description of the American higher education. Americans attach great importance to education. Now there are about 3,300 high schools and 12 million students of the United States. Some schools are public and others are private. The difference is the manner in which the schools are supported and controlled. Public schools are supported by taxes and in charge of local government. They are not influenced by religion. Students in different religions can stay in one classroom and study, so there is no discrimination. Private schools are not in charge of government. It is independently funded, connecting with religious groups, and most of them are in charge of the Roman Catholic Church. Students can get higher education in college or university. College refers to the school where high school graduates can be admitted and learn knowledge. Compared to university, college is smaller in scale and not so professional. But in some certain aspects, college is also good. While university is relatively large in scale and is more comprehensive and complex. Usually, a university has several colleges, where students can learn some professional knowledge or skills. In general, a university is made up of science and engineering college and liberal arts college. Both of them have some branches