Academic Information
Academic Enrollment and Credit Transfer
Most of our university partners in Asia offer the same degree programs as
universities in the U.S. or Canada. This makes it easier for students to take classes
that will transfer back to their home university and count as credits towards
graduation. The home university has full discretion regarding transfer credit. AsiaLearn requires the home university to pre-approve the classes students wish
to take while abroad. AsiaLearn can assist with this process and works with all
U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities.
Some subjects may require prerequisites before enrollment is granted. Final
enrollments are completed from the approved list of subjects either online or
upon arrival at the host university. AsiaLearn cannot guarantee the availability of
individual classes or admittance to any subject.
Most U.S. and Canadian institutions will not accept transfer credit unless
students obtain the equivalent grade of C or better in their subjects. In some
cases, subjects may be evaluated and transferred as Pass/Fail. To find out how
courses will be transferred, please ask the study abroad or academic advisor at
the home university.
Educational Differences
The style and delivery of education will likely be different to what students
are accustomed at home, so it is best that participants go abroad with no
expectations or assumptions of similarities to the ways and practices of their
home institution. Some classes will likely include a combination of lectures,
tutorials (small group sessions), laboratory work, seminars, and library study.
One significant difference that students may notice is the teacher-centered,
structured environment where discussion, debate, and questioning are often
discouraged. This may come as a surprise to those accustomed to learning in a
student-centered environment where class participation and critical thinking
are expected. Many universities will require a significant amount of independent
study, and it is not uncommon for a large percentage of the final grade to be
based on one or two exams.
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