The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), as the top universities in Asia, have welcomed a large number of tourists and study groups in recent years. During the winter break and Chinese New Year, many parents choose to take their children to the tropical country of Singapore to visit prestigious schools, which makes the campuses of the two prestigious schools extremely crowded. Not only were the doors of the classrooms opened by tourists, but the queues in the cafeteria were also unusually long, and many students had to give up the opportunity to eat to attend classes. In addition, school buses have become overcrowded, with some students having to walk to class in the scorching sun. The library is even more crowded with tour groups, and for some students, this feeling of being visited is uncomfortable.
This phenomenon is inextricably linked to Singapore's tropical climate and the popularity of domestic study tours. The cold winters make Singapore a favourite destination for parents, while the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University are also considered must-visit destinations. However, this kind of visit, which originally hoped to inspire children's dreams of prestigious schools, has become a mechanical check-in behavior, which is not very helpful for children's long-term development. After the visit, children are likely to quickly forget the prestigious schools they visited, and this memory is only a fleeting stroke. In contrast, participating in the summer school program of a local famous school can allow children to immerse themselves in the learning atmosphere of a famous school.
If we really want our children to feel the atmosphere of a prestigious school and understand the learning of students from a prestigious school, it is more effective to participate in the summer school courses offered by the local elite school. Summer school programs are not simply enrolled, and only students who meet certain qualifications can be admitted. Therefore, summer school participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, which is a good stepping stone for future applications to American and Ivy League schools. When applying, students can include their summer school experience in their resumes to improve their chances of being accepted.
The summer school program allows students to truly participate in the curriculum of a prestigious school, and allows them to have a deeper feeling of the famous school. By interacting with professors and students from prestigious universities, students can gain an in-depth understanding of the teaching mode, academic atmosphere, and educational resources of prestigious universities. In addition, summer school courses are generally taught in English, which can help students improve their English proficiency and adapt to the international learning environment. This immersive learning experience will allow children to better experience the academic charm of a prestigious school.
As parents, we should realize that the study group of famous schools only allows children to visit famous schools in a check-in style, and the effect is not obvious. If we really want our children to benefit from the learning atmosphere of a prestigious school and be able to make a more profound impact, it is better to participate in a summer school program at a local prestigious school. In the summer school program, children can interact with professors and students from prestigious schools and feel the real education of prestigious schools. At the same time, it is also a threshold activity, which can be used as a stepping stone to apply to American and Ivy League schools and increase the chances of admission.
In addition, parents can also encourage their children to participate in more extracurricular activities and develop hobbies. Great universities focus not only on academic performance, but also on the holistic development of students and their personal strengths. By participating in clubs, research projects, or volunteer activities, children can develop self-confidence and problem-solving skills, which is also beneficial for applying to prestigious schools.
In short, it is important to visit a prestigious school, but we must recognize that a check-in visit is not helpful for a child's long-term development. Participating in the summer school program of a local prestigious school can give children an in-depth understanding of the learning atmosphere of a prestigious school, improve their English proficiency, and can be used as a plus point for applying to a prestigious school. Parents should give their children more choices and support, cultivate their all-round qualities, and let them truly become people with the dream of a prestigious school.