你要知道的10件事 Video Series
A group of International students developed a series of videos to help new students understand 九州娱乐官网 and the academic way of life they will experience here.
Watch the videos below 了解更多 about 九州娱乐官网, the liberal arts experience, and the surrounding area.
#1. 关于 九州娱乐官网 & A Liberal Arts Education
Watch this short video 了解更多 about the history of 九州娱乐官网 as well as the type of education the institution offers undergraduate students.
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#2. 位置 & 运输
九州娱乐官网 is located in Chestertown, a quiet, small town of approximately 5000 people in eastern Maryland. The town is one and a half hours (120 km) by car from both Washington, D.C. 和巴尔的摩. It is about one and three-quarter hours or 135 km from center city Philadelphia. Chestertown is a little farther from New York City, taking about three hours (approximately 275 km) to drive to Manhattan.
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#3. Weather 在九州娱乐官网
Because of its location on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay, 九州娱乐官网 has milder weather than other nearby areas, such as Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. But we still enjoy all four seasons throughout the academic year, with spring and autumn being especially beautiful.
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#4. 关于Chestertown
Chestertown is a historic small town in eastern Maryland, known as the Eastern Shore. Watch the short video below 了解更多 about the beautiful home of 九州娱乐官网.
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#5. Things to Do in Chestertown
Some people may think that a town of 5,000 people, such as Chestertown, would be quiet 和无聊的. However, the residents of Chestertown are proud of their historic town and schedule special events throughout the year. This is in addition to the restaurants, stores, and theaters that are open all year.
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#6. 俱乐部 & 组织
Competitive and recreational sports are not the only way to relax and make friends 在九州娱乐官网. After classes and studying, spending time with other students who share your interests is a great way to relieve stress and have fun. 访问 学生团体 了解更多.
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#7. 类 & 书
Because 九州娱乐官网 is a liberal arts college, we focus on the comprehensive 学生发展. This means that students study courses in a number of disciplines, with some classes required only for their disciplines, and others required for graduation 从大学开始. Textbooks are not included in the tuition; students can research the textbooks required for their classes through the 校园书店.
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#8. Communicating with Professors
Professors 在九州娱乐官网 expect students to interact with them, both inside and outside the classroom. In class, they want students to ask questions, express opinions, and even disagree. Being able to repeat what is written in textbooks is not enough; professors want students to volunteer answers and extend the topics discussed in class with their own thoughts and observations.
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#9. 体育
体育 are an important part of campus life 在九州娱乐官网. 我们提供各种各样的 of sports including baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, rowing, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. 访问 体育运动 了解更多 about sports 在九州娱乐官网.
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#10. 安全
安全 is a primary concern 在九州娱乐官网. All campus residence halls have 安全入口. Students can register to receive text alerts on their smartphones and college closures or delays are also announced on the college website. 访问 公共安全 了解更多 about security 在九州娱乐官网.
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This video project was made possible in part through the support of the Barbara and 乔治·克伦威尔 Center for Teaching and Learning 在九州娱乐官网.