VIS is authorized by the College Board  to provide AP (Advanced Placement) courses. The following article is from the official College Board website. The below will provide us 10 ways to learn about colleges online.

VIS 為美國大學理事會（College Board）正式認證學校，經授權可開授AP課程。以下文章出自於美國大學理事會 College Board 官網，提供中文翻譯給學生家長參考，讓我們一同來看看傳授你 10 招，透過網路了解美國大學。  Original source 原文出處:    https://reurl.cc/Lm11GX

10 Ways to Learn About Colleges Online

傳授你 10 招，透過網路了解美國大學

 

1. Take a virtual tour 線上參訪美國大學校園

In addition to basic information—like the size of the campus and the student body—many college websites offer virtual campus tours. Get a closer look at different parts of the campus using interactive maps and other tools.
各種規模的美國大學，包括美國百大，都有自己的網站，可以找到校園規模和學生組成等等基本資訊，很多甚至也能線上參訪校園。不妨使用互動式地圖等工具，來場美國大學校園巡禮吧。

2. Learn about everyday life 美國大學生活面面觀

A college's website, Facebook page and Twitter feed can tell you all about campus living. Look for information on campus clubs and organizations, cultural events, student government, sports, and more.
想了解美國大學校園生活，可以從大學網頁、臉書專頁和推特文章下手。各種大學校園社團、組織、文化活動、學生會、美國大學名校體育賽事等等資訊，都唾手可得。

3. Browse the course catalog 瀏覽美國大學課程表

Basic course information is often available in an online catalog. You can read short descriptions of all the current classes, learn about frequently offered elective classes and find out the requirements for each major.
大學課程表通常可在線上查詢到基本資訊，也可以找到本學期課程表的簡介、美國大學選修課、美國大學主修與必修課程。

4. Visit an academic department 參訪美國大學學院

Check out a posted syllabus to learn about the subjects a course explores and to estimate a class's workload. Read about professors' interests and expectations to find out what sorts of teachers you'll learn from. If you find a particular professor's research interesting, consider sending him or her an email.
檢閱課程表，了解課程探索的主題、科目，讓你可以更全面了解美國大學課業負擔的程度。參閱美國大學教授的研究主題、對學生的要求，也有助於自己找到想要追隨的教授。如果對某位教授的研究感興趣，可以考慮寫封電子郵件給對方。

5. Investigate support services 美國大學生輔導機制

On a college's website, you can learn about the services it provides to help its students succeed. Academic support can include tutoring, writing assistance and study-skills courses. Other support includes things like help with the financial aid process, counseling and career-planning services.
在學校的網站裡，也可以找到該校有何機制幫助學生的課業。課業輔導可能包含家教、寫作指導以及研究技巧課程。此外也有其他像是學貸、心輔與就業計畫等服務。

6. Look into housing options 美國大學住宿選擇

Find out what sorts of housing options are available for both freshmen and upperclassmen. You may be able to see images of dorm rooms, group houses, on-campus apartments and more.
美國大學新鮮人或各年級學生有各種住宿選擇，你可以先看看大學宿舍、社區房屋、校舍公寓等等的照片。

7. Visit the library 美國大學圖書館巡禮

Curious about how large a college's book collection is? Browse the online library catalog, find out which databases the college uses and learn how the library informs new students about its services.
你是否好奇，美國百大的校園圖書館是什麼樣子？不妨先線上瀏覽，了解學校使用的資料庫、看看圖書館的新生服務導覽。

8. Explore dining options 美國大學食堂

College campuses offer all sorts of dining choices, such as restaurants, cafés, dining halls and more. Many college websites feature menus so you can see what sorts of food a college serves.
園裡會有各種用餐選擇，可能有餐廳、咖啡館、食堂等等。有些學校網頁也有菜單，你也可以看看美國大學生吃什麼？

9. Read the newspaper 美國校園報

A college's newspaper can reveal campus issues and introduce you to a college's activities. What types of stories do current students report on? What local events get coverage? College papers can also give you a feel for the level of student thinking and writing on campus. 大學校園報通常會報導美國校園時事、介紹學校活動。你可以看看美國大學校園記者都報導些什麼內容、記載哪些活動？閱讀大學報可以讓你先體驗一下該校學生的思考深度以及寫作風格。

10. Contact alumni and current students 美國大學校友與在學生

If you want to talk to someone who really knows a college, use online resources to look up the contact information for alumni and current students. You can send emails requesting an interview or feedback. Some colleges even have live chat rooms in which prospective students can mingle with current students.
如果想跟真正了解該校園的人談談，可以利用線上資源，找到校友及在學學生的聯絡方式。可以先寄信請對方答應你的訪談或是給你些回應。有些學校甚至提供線上聊天功能，讓有意願申請美國大學的學生可以利用這功能和在學生聊聊。

 

What now? 下一步怎做？

Use College Search (https://collegesearch.collegeboard.org/home) to look up a college and follow the link to its website. You can often find links to a college's official Facebook page and Twitter feed on its home page. If you can't find the information you're looking for, use the site map to point you in the right direction.
利用搜尋美國大學的網頁 ( College Search ，https://collegesearch.collegeboard.org/home)，進入各個美國大學網頁。亦可在首頁找到美國大學臉書專頁和推特文章。如果還是找不到所需資訊，不妨利用網站地圖，指引你找到方向。

If you would like to discuss college options further, please make an appointment with our college counselor Rosalyn Shih ( collegecounseling@vis.tp.edu.tw ) to find out more.
如果VIS同學們想進一步討論如何選擇海外的大學，請與VIS的升學顧問 Miss Rosalyn Shih ( collegecounseling@vis.tp.edu.tw ) 預約晤談以了解更多資訊。