[閒聊] U of Michigan 給對岸學生的拒信
在逛對岸論壇看到的，看完之後真的覺得誠信是一件很重要的事
不管是在學術界或業界亦然，個人行為「也許」會影響到一整個國家
文章有點長，有興趣的可以慢慢看完
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letter from a professor majored in ME,U OF MICHIGAN,US
Dear xxx:
I would like to inform you of the situation relevant to Chinese graduate
students here, at least at our department, which makes it very difficult for
us to accept graduate students from China in the future.
Over about one year period, we have had 6 Chinese Ph.D. students quit their
RAship and Ph.D. studies. The reason for them to leave was not that they
could not continue, it was rather because they want to have a job now (a
higher salary, with a hope that the companies will apply for their green card
status. They came with thier promises to pursue their Ph.D. degrees, we paid
tuition for them to take courses for their Master degree, and we taught and
helped them in their research capabilities. Once they got their M.S. degree
in Mechanical Engeering, because of the excellent job market in the U.S. at
this time, it is relatively easy for them to find a job. In a way we felt
that we were used as a step for those Chinese students to come here, and get
their master's degree, then get their jobs. We pay approximately $45-50
K/year for each Ph.D. student, including the tuition, health insurance,
various fees, lab and computer fees, and monthly salary, we also put a lot of
time and efforts for them. They (most of them) also did good research work as
assistants. However, we don't get credit because we don't produce PH.D's,
which is one of our major purposes as an institution of high education. On
the other hand, they have their particular interests which are also
understandable, for example, financial pressure, and wishes to have their
green card applications on the way asap.
This situation also happened to my Chinese Ph.D.student. He is very talented
and did a good job in research. However, after he got his M.S. in M.E., he
resigned very recently. We still let him stay here presently (with salary)
for one more month, otherwise he will have to repay his tuition, which is
over $10K. Although we are very considerate for those students, the
consequences are obvious:
(1) It greatly degraded the reputation of Chinese graduate students who
apply for admission. Some professors address those as "very unethical", "you
really cannot trust them when they promise you to pursue their Ph.D. degrees;
under your supervision", " you feel you are so stupid as cheated by your own
student". It really created some resentment. Actually, I know, as of this
time, there are a couple of more students looking for a job or already got a
job offer, but not telling their advisors. They will quit at the last minute
before they leave. This situation will certainly get backfired, and the
damage will mostly be transferred onto the future applicants from China.
(2) Some professors or research scientists have already made their decisions
not to consider Chinese student applications. Although it should not and
cannot be a policy, it is the individual's decision in selecting future.
Ph.D. students with preference, and in my opinion, with good reasons. It will
make it much more difficult for us to bring in Ph.D. students from China. For
example, as you know, I was looking for one or two Ph.D. students later this
year, and I have a vacancy for a Ph.D. student now. But I will not consider
Chinese applicants. At the same time I feel truely sorry, for I know,
especially many graduate students from Tsinghua University of very high
qualifications sent email applications to me (and to other professors),
including yourself. Now I have to inform you that please try your
applications elsewhere, or other professors.
In our department, many Chinese graduate students know me and we have a very
friendly relationships. The faculty members know that too. One told me:
"You try to help them, then they screw you up!"
I spent time to write this email message, for your information and
considerations, as to how this situation may be somehow alleviated. You may
discuss this with your close friends and classmates, I am not sure you should
broadly propagate this message. But I did present a fact and an opinion
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