Co-hosted by Sanlian Bookhouse and Yale Center Beijing 

Event Time

Thursday, Octobor 24, 2024

Registration
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Q&A
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location

Yale Center Beijing 
36th Floor Tower B of IFC Building 8 Jianguomenwai Avenue Chaoyang District, Beijing (Yong'anli Subway Station, Exit C) 

Registration and Fees

Registration
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Ticket:Free for Yale alumni; RMB 30 for regular admission.

Walk-ins will not be accepted.

The event will be in Chinese.

Note: Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

The Event

Studying abroad has long been considered an alternative to China's traditional college entrance exam (Gaokao). As China's economy has grown rapidly, it has become a more popular option for families with the resources and interest. Western higher education systems, particularly in the United States, are now the top choice for many Chinese students. Unlike two decades ago, when most students going abroad were pursuing graduate degrees, the rise in undergraduate Chinese students has reshaped American university demographics and profoundly impacted Chinese families and society.

However, is studying abroad truly a shortcut, or does it come with unknown challenges? What complex factors drive Chinese students to seek education abroad? As this group becomes younger, what are the experiences of those born in the 1990s and 2000s as they navigate foreign environments? What uncertainties and anxieties do they face? Ambitious and Anxious: How Chinese College Students Succeed and Struggle in American Higher Education (Sanlian Publishing House) by Professor Yingyi Ma from Syracuse University explores these questions in-depth, shedding light on this generation through detailed research and interviews.

On Ocotober 24, Professor Yingyi Ma will be joined by Chad Futrell from Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University and Yuan Yuan from the Counseling Office at A Level Center of RCF Experimental School for a discussion on the current state and challenges faced by Chinese students studying abroad.

Speakers

Yingyi Ma
Professor of Sociology, Syracuse University

Yingyi Ma is a Professor of Sociology at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, where she also serves as the Director of the Asian/Asian American Studies Program. Her latest book, Ambitious and Anxious: How Chinese College Students Succeed and Struggle in American Higher Education, was recently published.

W. Chad Futrell
Assistant Dean, Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University

Chad Futrell is the Assistant Dean of Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University. He earned degrees from Cornell University and the University of North Carolina, with study experiences in the UK, China, and South Korea. With over 16 years of experience in organizing experiential education programs at Tsinghua University, Peking University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and Minzu University of China, he has demonstrated exceptional  leadership in international and cross-cultural educational initiatives.

Yuan Yuan
Head of Counseling Office, A Level Center of RCF Experimental School

With over a decade of experience in international education, Yuan Yuan has been engaged in university-level programs and has developed expertise in promoting holistic development within primary and secondary education. She specializes in bridging foundational and higher education to foster students' comprehensive growth and global perspectives. Her work is focused on helping young people evolve into well-rounded individuals prepared for the future.