致留學(xué)者之書

身為美國(guó)南加州大學(xué)（簡(jiǎn)稱南加大）的校長(zhǎng)，我祝大家的出國(guó)留學(xué)之路能一帆風(fēng)順。美國(guó)有眾多優(yōu)秀的大學(xué)，選擇一所最適合你的學(xué)校至關(guān)重要。

南加大無(wú)疑是一個(gè)獨(dú)特的地方：我們的學(xué)生充滿好奇心和創(chuàng)造力，求知若渴，勇于參與。我們不但有來自美國(guó)各地的學(xué)生，還有來自全球的學(xué)子。南加大的國(guó)際學(xué)生人數(shù)居美國(guó)大學(xué)之首。多元化的學(xué)生群體不但豐富了所有人的學(xué)習(xí)體驗(yàn)，也教導(dǎo)他們?nèi)绾稳谌脒@個(gè)全球化的年代。

南加大的學(xué)生有充足的機(jī)會(huì)認(rèn)識(shí)和接觸來自亞洲乃至全球的學(xué)者，從而為他們未來的職業(yè)生涯奠定堅(jiān)實(shí)的基礎(chǔ)。他們未來事業(yè)的成功始自于求學(xué)時(shí)所建立的人際網(wǎng)絡(luò)。在南加大遇見的同窗好友和睿智導(dǎo)師會(huì)是他們未來的工作伙伴及終生摯友。

南加大位處洛杉磯市中心，一個(gè)世界頂尖的創(chuàng)意之都和環(huán)太平洋地區(qū)的中心城市。我們的學(xué)生受益于這座城市所擁有的世界級(jí)博物館、表演場(chǎng)所、文化活動(dòng)，以及數(shù)不勝數(shù)的社會(huì)體驗(yàn)、就業(yè)實(shí)習(xí)和志愿服務(wù)的機(jī)會(huì)。

作為一所頂尖的大型綜合研究大學(xué)，南加大保留著自1880年建校以來一直堅(jiān)持的小型文理學(xué)院的親切感。當(dāng)別的學(xué)校將寶貴的研究資源限制于研究生時(shí)，我們的大學(xué)本科學(xué)生有眾多機(jī)會(huì)與教授們共同研討尖端課題。我們的學(xué)生不但投身社會(huì)公益，也熱衷參與南加大引以為豪的體育傳統(tǒng)。我們的《視與聽》人文藝術(shù)系列活動(dòng)給全校師生帶來了充滿活力的演出和熱情洋溢的名家訪談。

南加大緊密的學(xué)生團(tuán)體是特洛伊家族（南加大的校友網(wǎng)絡(luò)）的一部分。珍貴的同窗友誼會(huì)讓他們受用終身，哪怕畢業(yè)后各奔東西，散布全球各地。從初出茅廬的社會(huì)新人到畢業(yè)數(shù)十年的政商領(lǐng)袖，我們校友精彩的職業(yè)生涯的背后有著特洛伊家族的堅(jiān)定支持。

作為南加大校長(zhǎng)，無(wú)論身處何方，我總是很高興見到校友們。和他們握手言歡時(shí)，這些特洛伊人總是先告訴我在南加大的求學(xué)歲月是何其珍貴的回憶。

C．L．麥克斯·尼吉亞斯

美國(guó)南加州大學(xué)校長(zhǎng)

As president of the University of Southern California, I wish you every success as you look to pursue your studies abroad. There are so many outstanding universities in the United States, and it is important to choose the one that is best for you.

USC is certainly a special place: our students are curious and creative, intellectually driven and socially active. We attract more international students than any other American university, and we welcome students from throughout the United States. This diversity enriches our students' educational experience, while preparing them to make their way in our globally interconnected world.

USC's students have ample opportunities to meet individuals from all over Asia—indeed all over the world, thereby laying a firm foundation for their future careers. You will find that your future professional success begins with the relationships you establish during your formative college years. Your peers in the classroom become your contacts in life.

At USC, these relationships develop right here on our campuses. The university stands at the very heart of Los Angeles, one of the world's creative capitals, and a bustling center of the Pacific Rim. Our students benefit from the city's wealth of world-class museums, performance venues, and cultural offerings, as well as its innumerable opportunities for socializing, employment, and volunteering.

And while USC is a major research university, it has the intimate feel of a small college. Our undergraduates have opportunities to do research alongside our faculty—an invaluable experience if they pursue graduate studies. Our students also embrace the many social opportunities on our campuses, and the exuberant spirit of our sporting events. Visions and Voices, our vibrant arts program, remains exceedingly popular, and brings our campuses to life in the evenings.

At USC, students form a very close community—and they become part of what we call the Trojan Family. The bonds they build are lifelong and worldwide, and our alumni network supports them throughout their professional careers—even decades after they graduate.

As president, as I travel around the globe, I am always delighted to meet alumni, and to shake hands with fellow Trojans. Invariably, the first thing they tell me is how much their years at USC have meant to them.

C．L. Max Nikias

President

University of Southern California