Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

Stephen Douglas, the President of the United States, thought with envy based on the above factors: When I think of what I just said, it still depends on the Dutch talent training concept. The basic education in the United States, even the many basic courses for college students, cannot compare with the top middle schools in the Netherlands. Moreover, the education in the Netherlands will be more isolated and innovative. Assistant Professor Geng will broaden his mind. For example, their undergraduate textbooks will also become more flashy and cutting-edge. In contrast, American education pays more attention to the basics, but will not expand to such a level. Kung Fu, so if the United States wants to catch up with the Netherlands or even the United Kingdom, it is also important to start by adjusting and actively engaging with cutting-edge technology.

America, New York.

Two American senators, Parker and Nurse, discussed with each other the future academic progress of their children, because their sons will enter college next year.

"Sir Parker, where do you think it would be better for my family to study abroad?" Democratic Senator Nass interrupted Parker's train of thought.

Pike is a Republican senator, and his son happens to attend an aristocratic high school in New York like Nurse's son. Therefore, although the two belong to different parties, they even attack each other in the Senate. , but because of their son, the two are secretly good friends. Of course, now they are also joined by their son’s classmate and father.

"Your question makes me think a lot. Dutch education is becoming more and more popular around the world. What should we in the United States do?"

Pike asked with a look of distress and helplessness.

Parker shrugged helplessly and said: "Nowadays, many families who plan to study abroad will struggle with which country to go to when deciding on the direction of study abroad. Studying in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are undoubtedly the mainstream of studying abroad today. According to our domestic "New York- According to the "Report on the Development of American Returned Talents in 1881" published by The New York Times, in the academic year 1879-1880, the American Commonwealth was still the largest source of international students in the Netherlands, and the number of American students in the Royal Palace of the Netherlands has increased for 20 consecutive years."

Senator Nass's expression became even worse.

Senator Pike shrugged helplessly, and then said:

"In addition, according to official statistics from the Admissions Service Center under the Ministry of Education of the Netherlands, the number of American students enrolled in Dutch institutions of higher learning hit a record high in 1881, an increase of 25% from the previous year (1880). The number of international students who signed up to study in the UK also An increase of 7.5%”

Nass couldn't help but wonder: "Why is the education in the Netherlands and the UK attracting more and more families of international students? How difficult is it to apply for famous schools in the Netherlands and the UK? The Secretary of State can tell me."

Senator Pike: "Let's talk about the Netherlands first. There are only 27 million white people in the Netherlands, and more than 30 million black and indigenous people. There are nearly 100 institutions of higher learning, including 30 universities for undergraduates. This time they are among the top 50 in the world. There are 16 undergraduate universities”

Senator Nass said in surprise: "In other words, of the 30 undergraduate universities in the Netherlands, only 14 are left, and all of them are in the top 50?"

Senator Pike nodded and exclaimed: "Yes, the remaining 80 colleges and universities, even though they are just junior colleges, the educational capabilities of these schools are also world-class, but they are not ranked among the top fifty schools.

The Netherlands also has the highest density of higher education institutions in the world. The top universities in the Netherlands generally refer to the top 30 comprehensive universities in the Netherlands or the top 20 liberal arts colleges.

For example: the public Tulip University Alliance such as the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, and the University of Amsterdam; and other powerful private universities such as the University of East India, the Union University of the Netherlands, and the Far Eastern University established by the three major consortiums; and liberal arts colleges such as the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences, the Diplomatic Institute, and the School of Business and Industry. wait"

Senator Pike said: "In the latest 1881 rankings, the University of Sydney in the Netherlands has become the world's first comprehensive university for the first time, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences has ranked first in the world for arts and sciences for ten consecutive years, and the Netherlands Diplomatic Academy is the world's most popular and comprehensive university. The most influential political science school.”

Senator Nurse: “What about Britain?”

Senator Parker: "There are five top universities in the UK, forming the G5, namely the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, the University of London, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Manchester; there are also Imperial College, London School of Economics and Political Science, and University College London. There are also traditional strong School King Man Aihua and others.”

Senator Nurse: “I’ve heard it all”

Thomas: "In the latest 1881 World University Rankings: the overall ranking of British universities has dropped somewhat relative to that of the Netherlands. However, the UK's number one University of Cambridge has been pushed from first to third by the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne in the Netherlands. That is, the University of Oxford fell back from third to fourth, and the fifth place in the Netherlands is the University of Amsterdam.”

Nass: "Among the top 50 universities in the world, the Netherlands and the UK have reached 25, accounting for nearly half. How does our State Council analyze the educational capabilities of these two countries?"

Parker: "The Netherlands is different from the United States and other countries in Europe. Dutch universities advocate general education, and students can apply for majors after arriving at school. In Dutch universities, it is common for students to determine their majors only in their second and third years. Students are also relatively free to change majors, which is consistent with the fact that Dutch universities value the all-round development of students when recruiting students.

Therefore, for students with a wide range of interests and hobbies, education mechanisms like the Netherlands that compare majors are a better choice for comprehensive development. "

Senator Nurse: "What about Britain?"

Parker paused and sighed: "The UK is exactly the opposite of the Netherlands. British universities advocate professional education and focus on specialized practice of professional knowledge. Therefore, students need to determine the direction of their undergraduate major as early as possible in high school, so that they can then pursue targeted studies. Select courses for your sophomore year of high school, and prepare and research the courses of the target school in advance.

If you have a deep understanding of your major and want to study in depth in a certain professional field and use your classmates flexibly, the professional courses offered by British universities will be more suitable.”

Senator Nass asked at this time: "What about the tuition fees for studying abroad?"

Senator Pike frowned slightly: "In the Netherlands, it usually costs 2,000 Dutch guilders to study in a private university in the Netherlands each year. One pound is equal to 10 Dutch guilders. The per capita GDP of the Netherlands is 2,000 Dutch guilders. In the United States, it is exactly 1,000 Dutch guilders. It is the Netherlands' Half, that is to say, to obtain per capita GDP income, ordinary Americans need to save for two years to allow their children to study in the Netherlands for one year. A four-year university requires eight years of income. The tuition of public universities is cheaper than that of private universities. The tuition is only about half 1,000 Dutch guilders (£100). Including living expenses, it will cost about 1,000 Dutch guilders for a whole year. There are financial restrictions. People with good academic performance can consider public universities."

Senator Nurse: “What about private colleges?”

Senator Pike: "The tuition fee for private universities basically fluctuates around 2,000 guilders (£200). Including the living expenses, which are basically the same as tuition fees, it requires 4,000 guilders (£400). But let me tell you, although private universities do not have those Famous schools are so famous, but one advantage of private universities is that they invest more in education quality and teaching equipment, have a better teacher-student ratio, small class teaching, and professors pay more attention to students. However, Dutch universities will provide international students with Scholarships are provided, and the chance of applying for a scholarship will be higher than that of British universities.”

Senator Nurse: "Since we are talking about the United Kingdom, do the British people understand?"