Q: Could you briefly introduce the basic situation of the school and this major?
A: Fansha College doesn't have many popular majors. When Chinese students and Asian students choose universities abroad, they basically opt for business-related fields. Business majors are always the favorite among Chinese students, and our school is no exception. 80% of Chinese students choose business majors. Our second most popular and strong major is hotel management. The third major is media production. There's another relatively popular but difficult to apply for major, which is health. Since this major deals with life, it has particularly high language requirements. Chinese students generally hesitate to apply due to the high language requirements. Moreover, since we don't have such a background in high school, studying this major would take a longer period. These are the characteristics of these majors.
Q: What language foundation is required to apply to your school?
A: We don't specifically require students to reach a certain level in China. If there are IELTS scores, that's the best. For example, our IELTS score requirement is 6, with no individual score below 5.5. If there are no IELTS scores or if the IELTS score hasn't reached 6, we must have the student enter the ESL (English as a Second Language) program first. After finishing ESL, they can then enter the formal program, a two to three-year college diploma.
Q: How many students do you expect to recruit in China this year?
A: It's hard to say. Of course, we hope to recruit as many as possible. However, the school has its own concerns and cannot have Chinese students account for 80% to 90% of international students. From our school's perspective, we hope the source of students can be diversified because the school needs to consider the language environment for other students. So if there are too many Chinese students, Korean, Japanese, or British students might be reluctant to join. Therefore, we must consider international diversity. Université du Québec à Montréal emphasizes all aspects of international diversity.
Q: Do you have any scholarship programs targeted at Chinese students?
A: Sorry, currently we don't seem to have scholarship programs for Chinese students. Scholarships are mostly aimed at university students or postgraduate scholarships. Even if community colleges have them, they are extremely rare.
Q: Will you help students find internship opportunities and job opportunities after graduation?
A: If Fansha College has several selling points, the first big selling point is 2+2. The second selling point is that we have dual admission for both language and major with three universities under Western University. The third selling point is that we have a total of 38 majors with paid internships. Our number of paid internship majors is the most among all institutions in Canada, not exaggerated at all. The advantage of paid internship majors lies in the fact that it absolutely benefits those who want to immigrate.
Q: What is the current situation of Chinese international students studying at your school?
A: Currently, we have 500 international students, around 250 of whom are Chinese students, meaning they account for 50%. Among our students, 80% are studying business majors. Of course, this isn't what I hope for. Because if everyone crowds into studying the same field, after graduation, everyone will rush into the market looking for jobs, inevitably creating pressure. I hope Chinese students can be like Indian, Korean, and Japanese students, choosing majors with a broader scope instead of only focusing on business. Perhaps they have their own considerations when choosing business majors, but I still don't wish for overcrowding because it's not conducive to finding jobs in the future.
Q: Finally, do you have any other study abroad advice for Chinese international students?
A: First, based on my experience after working, I found that our parents and students have a misunderstanding about studying in Canada. Most parents look at universities, insisting on prestigious ones with a good reputation. My suggestion is that you shouldn't care whether the school is famous or ranked how high in Canada. Université du Québec à Montréal, I believe, is not important. The most crucial thing is whether the major your child chooses suits him. Just because someone else's university is ranked first doesn't mean you must attend. You should refer to your child's abilities. If your child could only get into a third-tier school in China, going to a top-tier school in Canada would definitely result in being eliminated, which is unrealistic and not beneficial to the child. I suggest tailoring the choice according to your child's abilities and circumstances. Choosing a major suitable for your child is the best option.
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