2024年6月1日，西政美国校友会秘书处成功举办了2024年度留学美国系列在线活动的第一次分享会。本次活动的主题是《美国法学院的选校以及学习、生活和旅行攻略》。活动由西政美国校友会秘书张红（06研）开场介绍，付家璇（本科2017级）主持，分享嘉宾为彭志彪（本科2008级）和宋润泓（本科2019级）。大约有40人参加了此次活动，活动围绕主持人设计的主要问题展开，并包含了互动问答环节。大家讨论热烈，受益匪浅。
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张红首先简要介绍了本次活动的背景和意义，指出留学美国的法学院不仅需要做好学术上的准备，还需要适应美国的生活方式和文化差异。随后，付家璇详细介绍了活动的流程，并邀请嘉宾分享他们的经验。
彭志彪和宋润泓结合自身经历，分享了他们在美国法学院的学习方法和应对挑战的策略。他们强调了选校的重要性，并建议同学们在选择学校时要综合考虑学校排名、地理位置、学费和奖学金等因素。宋润泓则重点介绍了在美国生活和旅行的注意事项，包括如何租房、办理银行业务以及享受美国各地的自然风光和文化景点。
在互动问答环节，参与者踊跃提问，涉及如何准备考试、申请奖学金的技巧以及毕业后的职业规划等方面。嘉宾们耐心解答，并提供了许多实用的建议。
西政美国校友会秘书处后续还将陆续分享在美国求职和律师资格考试等经验，欢迎持续关注。2024年新生的微信群已经成立，欢迎已经确定2024年来美国学习但未能参加在线活动的校友加入（请添加微信SWUPLUS入群）。
根据目前常见的互动情况，为了更好地增加互动及提高效果，西政美国校友会秘书处特别设立了留学美国系列有针对性的活动。
按照学校分组：根据校友的咨询和需求，针对校友求学较多的学校如纽约大学（NYU）、加州大学洛杉矶分校（UCLA）等，已经设立了特定分享小组。
“留学导师系列”（策划中）：这一系列将由已经从美国毕业的校友为即将赴美学习的校友提供一对一的辅导，旨在帮助新生更好地适应美国的学习和生活环境，从而顺利完成学业并实现职业目标。导师团队正在完善中，敬请关注
感谢大家参加活动，感谢校友们的分享，感谢志愿者的支持，感谢校友律所及企业对活动的赞助！
The SWUPL CLUB Successfully Held the First Online Sharing Session
of the 2024 Annual Study in the U.S. Series
On June 1, 2024, the SWUPL CLUB of America (The SWUPL CLUB) successfully held the first session of the 2024 Study in the U.S. Online Series. The theme of this session was "Choosing a Law School in the United States and Tips on Studying, Living, and Traveling." The event was introduced by Ms. Hong Zhang (Class of 2006, Graduate), the SWUPL CLUB Secretary General, and Ms. Jiaxuan Fu (Class of 2017, Undergraduate), who hosted the event. The guest speakers were Mr. Zhibiao Peng (Class of 2008, Undergraduate) and Ms. Runhong Song (Class of 2019, Undergraduate). About 40 people attended the event, which focused on the main issues designed by the host and included an interactive Q&A session. The discussions were lively and very beneficial for all participants.
Ms. Zhang began by briefly introducing the background and significance of this event, noting that studying law in the U.S. requires not only academic preparation but also an adaptation to the U.S. lifestyle and cultural differences. Following this, Ms. Fu detailed the event's schedule and invited the guest speakers to share their experiences.
Mr. Peng and Ms. Song, drawing from their personal experiences, shared their strategies for studying and overcoming challenges at law schools in the U.S. They emphasized the importance of choosing the right school and suggested that students consider factors such as school ranking, location, tuition fees, and scholarships. Ms. Song focused on practical aspects of living and traveling in the U.S., including how to rent an apartment, handle banking, and enjoy the natural scenery and cultural attractions across the country.
During the interactive Q&A session, participants eagerly asked questions about exam preparation, scholarship application tips, and post-graduation career planning. The speakers patiently answered and provided many practical suggestions.
The Secretariat of the SWUPL CLUB will continue to share experiences on job searching and bar exams in the U.S. Please stay tuned for more updates.
A WeChat group for the year 2024 has already been established. Those who have confirmed their plans to study in the U.S. in 2024 but missed the online event are welcome to join (don't hesitate to contact the WeChat: SWUPLUS to join the group).
To enhance interaction and effectiveness based on current inquiries, the SWUPL CLUB has established a tailored event aimed at helping the younger alumni Study in the U.S.
By School Grouping: Based on alumni inquiries, specific sharing groups have been established for schools with a higher number of alumni, such as New York University (NYU) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
"Study Abroad Mentor Series" (in planning): This series will provide one-on-one mentoring from alumni who have graduated from U.S. institutions to those about to study in the U.S., aiming to help new students better adapt to studying and living in the U.S., thus ensuring successful completion of their studies and achieving their career goals. The mentor team is currently being assembled, so please stay tuned.
Thank you all for participating in the event, for the alumni's sharing, for the volunteers' support, and the alumni law firm and enterprises' sponsorship of the event.
往期精彩
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