Over the past two weeks, Arete College had the privilege of hosting admission officers from its North American partner institutions, the University of San Francisco and Juniata College. These representatives personally conducted two successful admission information sessions, providing detailed insights into the unique features and student life at both universities for the class of 2023. They also took the time to answer students' questions and provide guidance.

1. "University of San Francisco Admission Information Session

Last Monday, Erica Delgado, the Director of Transfer Admissions and Campus Engagement from the University of San Francisco, a North American partner institution of Arete College, made a special trip to China. She provided a comprehensive introduction to the University of San Francisco for Arete College students. She highlighted key points about the university, such as its central location in the city of San Francisco and its student body of 6,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Despite its substantial student population, the University of San Francisco is committed to maintaining small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio as low as 13:1 and an average class size of 22 students.

At the same time, in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, the University of San Francisco was recognized as the most diverse undergraduate institution in the United States. Erica pointed out that if Arete College students choose the University of San Francisco, they not only have the opportunity to experience a miniature global village with students from all over the world but can also find a sense of familiarity among the numerous Chinese students, creating a sense of home away from home.

The University of San Francisco not only boasts unique advantages in terms of its location, academic excellence, and support for students' career development but also fosters an environment that encourages students to pursue their passions, promotes a relaxed learning atmosphere, and builds strong teacher-student relationships.  It also encourages a global perspective in education.  These principles align closely with the core values of Arete College.

▲The founding class of Arete College and Professor Michael, the Academic Dean of Arete College (second from the left), gather at the University of San Francisco

Following the information session, Erica also provided detailed answers to students' specific questions about credits, courses, scholarships, application requirements, and more.  She wished the students the best of luck in their applications and hoped that they would be able to embark on their ideal academic journey!

2. Juniata College Admission Information Session

This Monday morning, the Admission Information Session for Juniata College, one of Arete College's esteemed American partner institutions, was successfully held. Juniata College's International Admissions Director, Ms. Xiang Fen, personally visited the college and left no detail untouched while introducing students to the aspects of life at Juniata College.

Juniata College, founded in 1876, is located in the central part of Pennsylvania, USA. It is not only one of the finest liberal arts colleges in the United States but also recognized by renowned education counselor and former New York Times education columnist Loren Pope as one of the 40 'life-changing colleges

Juniata College is renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to student well-being. As a small and exceptional liberal arts institution, Juniata enrolls over a thousand students, with a primary focus on small class sizes, resulting in a low student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of only 12 students.

▲The second cohort of students from Arete, including Venus, has also arrived at Juniata College to embark on their study abroad journey.

Juniata College allows students to select relevant courses based on their interests, creating a unique major of their own. As long as the course list chosen and organized by the student receives approval from the relevant professors, this 'deeply customized' major will be printed on the student's diploma.

2. Comprehensive Launch of Arete College's College Admissions Counseling

Arete College's college admissions counseling services have been fully initiated. North American admissions counselor, Paul, provided guidance to students opting for the U.S. and Canadian tracks, explaining important considerations and scheduling for school applications. Paul also conducted one-on-one planning sessions with students, assisting them in resolving any challenging issues.

Similarly, Jenny, the college admissions counselor for the UK direction, has begun assisting students pursuing studies in the Commonwealth with their college admissions planning and addressing any questions they may have. Towards the end of this month, there will also be an admission information session for students interested in the UK direction. Please stay tuned for our upcoming updates.