一份好的留学计划书（Study Plan）对于一份完整的学生签证申请有着不可低估的影响是签证申请的重要一个环节，它有可能决定你是不是能打开你的留学大门，因为客观、合理的留学计划能够使阅读它的签证官相信你出国的唯一目的是读书、而非其它的意向。因此怎样书写的文本才能避免“移民倾向”的判断呢？
study plan 大致根据下面这5个问题写的，这是使馆的规定。
1.Why you wish to come to Canada to study at the school and in the program for which you have been accepted;
2. What is your overall educational goal
3. Why you are not pursuing less expensive alternatives in China (what are those alternatives? have you investigated them?)
4. What ties do you have to China that will lead you to return to China following your course of studies?
5. How will this Canadian diploma/degree increase your chances in the Chinese labour market
下面构总结了一些关于写study plan的小技巧，因为如果写不好的话，你的签证就可能失败，特别是不能让VO看出来有移民倾向，大多数的签证官对你移民倾向的判定都是根据这个来判的。
1.字数不要写太多，一共5个问题，每个问题回答几十个字就行了，这样一篇文章下来500-600字就足够了，因为写的多了，也许会出现什么错误，所谓言多必失。
2.写第一个问题的时候，必然会介绍那个地方有什么优势，这个一定不能多写，最多2句点缀一下就好，要不签证官会以为你不想回来了。接下来对你申请的学校进行介绍，这里应该对你的学校有赞扬和表达出向往的意思。
3.第二个关于目标，这里每个人的情况都不一样，但我觉得这里可以提一下自己回国的想法，但不要多写，因为下面还要解释。
4.第三个问题可以写那个地方的教育质量了，教学水平了，一些优势，结合你申请的学校和自身的专业写。这里可以强调下这个专业学成归国后的一些优势。
5.第四个问题资金来源的解释就根据你准备的材料去说就行。
6.下面就是回国计划，这个相当重要的，个人觉得要想不让签证官怀疑，就必须写的这个专业在
中国的前景很好，最好用数字说明，数字是最有说服力的（不要任意编造，用事实说话）。
7.写下毕业后怎么样在中国发展也可以，一定不要有在国外的想法（有也不能写出来），比如学什么回来干什么都要写到。
8.感谢签证官员对你的申请，能够给以重视和考虑。写完后请人帮你看看修改下，修改出一些有逻辑错误等等的问题，让这篇文章达到最好。整篇文章完成后要让人看起来很自然，协调，前后关联比较紧密，这样一篇不错的study plan就完成了。
My study plan is to pursue a Ph.D. at the x x x University in Canada concentrating on the discipline of robotics. This is a natural progression for me, because I already possess a BA and an MA both related to control, computer science and robotics research. Further evidence of my consistent commitment to and expertise in my chosen field is my position as a Research Assistant for the xxx Mobile Robots (THMR) Laboratory. Now, after dedicating eight years towards fulfilling my objective of becoming a fully-fledged authority on robotics, I feel well prepared for a doctoral program on the topic. Xxx University offers me the best possible opportunities to acquire leading edge knowledge and later contribute to robotics advancements in China.
Why come to Canada to study in Robotics at x x x University?
I selected Xxx University because its research focus, facilities and professors are absolutely ideal to help me meet my precise goals. My choice was made after comparing and contrasting carefully several different engineering schools. While many universities conduct investigations into robotic theories, this institution’s Faculty of Engineering’s specialist trait is research into robots used in industry. Not only will I be acquiring practical knowledge in my specific field, I will also be gaining expertise that is in great demand by industrial sectors in China. Additionally, I am attracted to the fact that the Faculty of Engineering holds strong ties with industrial organizations including the C-CORE. The Faculty partners provide substantial funding, advanced facilities and suitable test environments for research into robots. Furthermore, the PhD supervisors are C-CORE Chairs in intelligent systems, which indicates that experts with extensive and pioneering knowledge will appropriately guide my research and use me for excellent projects. I also chose these professors because not only will I be expected to study my particular area, I additionally must acquire a broad education regarding the theory and application of many kinds of robots. Therefore, as I learn widely about ground robots, underground robots and group robots, I will be supervised capably on my area of infrastructure-free mobile robots.
Why not pursue less expensive alternatives in China?
Of course, to obtain a PhD in China was my first preference because it is my home. I therefore considered applying for the doctoral program at x x x University in China, especially as I have worked there and it is the leading university in China regarding this subject. However, while China is cheaper than Canada, the issue of cost did not determine my choice of university. Due to my knowledge and skills, the x x x University in Canada is offering me the necessary financial assistance to fully cover tuition and living expenses. Most important for me was the right research environment. Sadly, China is not the best option presently. I know from first hand experience that while x x x University has the broadest robots research in China, it mainly focuses on ground level single robots and I already have considerable knowledge of this area. Plus there is the key fact that most of the leading robot professionals in China were trained in the west. They left China because western countries still hold the finest technology and preeminent teaching. Like them, I wish to benefit from a North American education and put it to good use upon my return to China.
What is my overall educational objective?
My overall educational objective is to use the PhD as a vehicle to become a world-class specialist in robotics, especially underground robots. Exposure now to cutting edge technological breakthroughs and participation in advanced projects would prepare me for a brilliant long-term career in China. I will furthermore use my education to help China integrate itself with the global academic environment, because I will present papers at seminars and international conferences.
How will this Canadian degree increase my chances in the Chinese labor market?
My prospects in the Chinese labor market would be extraordinary after acquisition of a PhD in robotics. Robots are vital technological tools for Chinese industries and manufacturing, which must upgrade their automation features to keep pace with international standards. To give one example, China is investing billions in city subways, and underground robots inevitably will play an important role in their construction. Because China’s requirements for robot experts greatly exceeds the number of talented professionals, those in possession of the information on the latest international developments and skills applicable to handle projects at the most challenging level will be in great demand. Furthermore, aside from hands-on knowledge, what I would offer an employer was evidence that I had acquired new concepts, a fresh mindset, the ability to conduct senior level independent research and a broad international perspective. My competitors – PhD holders from Chinese universities - would be able to make less impressive claims in these areas. Additionally, the Chinese government encourages returnees with preferential policies, such as ample funds for research and favorable conditions for establishing businesses. I can state with confidence that the Canadian degree would open doors for me – to construction enterprises, research institutions and multinational companies. In China, they all would view me as a precious potential member of their personnel. A PhD holder from a western country is seen as having a positive impact to play in the development of a domestic organization, not just in their specific job but also their approach to work. PhD holding returnees are valued as being cooperative team workers, forward thinking and highly proactive when faced with challenges.
What ties do I have to China that will lead me to return to China following my course of study?
I hold plans regarding how I aim to use my degree in the long-term when I return to China, and have already secured backing from family and colleagues to facilitate their realization. Those plans include using my research findings to establish my own robotics high technology company, with the help of my father and a professor at x x x University. My father is an official with extensive connections, and he is in a position to provide his full support in R & D financing and market development. Through him, I can navigate my way through red tape and meet the people with the knowledge regarding potential business. With regard to the professor, he is my former advisor and my current employer, so we know each other well and have a proven fruitful relationship. He has a track record of completing many successful projects for Chinese enterprises, such as the x x x Construction Machinery Group and the x x x Group, and maintains close ties with them, so the likelihood is our reputation will bring good clients. Alternatively, I will return to x x x University after my degree in Canada, because my ties to this top university are strong. My advisor has said I would be welcome to return, and my target would be to set up a new robot research center at the university. This is entirely feasible due to my contacts. With my advisor’s support, the center would attract research funds from leading organizations.
In short, the PhD program at Canada’s x x x University serves all of my important short, medium and long-term goals. I will invest all my efforts in research, and then return to China for an exciting career.
