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WHAT’S INCLUDEDSCHOL ARSHIPS

SHORT-TERM PROGRAMSMEMBER UNIVERSITIES

AC ADEMICS

UNITED STATESCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

JOHN F. KENNEDY

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

ROWAN UNIVERSITY

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY-AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

San Bernardino, California

San Francisco, California

San Diego, California

Glassboro, New Jersey

San Diego, California

SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY

TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Seattle, Washington

Austin, Texas

Cookeville, Tennessee

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

UNITED KINGDOMHERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF READING

Edinburgh, Scotland

Reading, England

UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON London, England

EUROPEAMERICAN UNIVERSITY ROME

AMERICAN BUSINESS SCHOOL, PARIS

ANTONIO DE NEBRIJA UNIVERSITY

CIESE - COMILLAS

Rome, Italy

Paris , France

Madrid, Spain

Comillas, Spain

FONTYS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF DEUSTO

UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA

VESALIUS COLLEGE

Venlo, The Netherlands

Bilbao, Spain

Madrid, Spain

Brussels, Belgium

ASIAXI’AN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY Xi ’an, China

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HOW TO APPLYSTUDENT PROFILEOFFICE LOCATIONS

Thank you for considering the Association of Global Universities (AGU) as your partner in discovering your best f it degree program abroad.

AGU is an division of International Studies Abroad (ISA), a NAFSA Global Partner and a recognized leader in study abroad since 1987. Taking advantage of a global infrastructure that includes off ices and staff in over 50 cities around the world, AGU is in a unique position to assist students of virtually any background in their pursuit of undergraduate and graduate degrees abroad in an endless variety of f ields and disciplines. Our commitment and attention to each student distinguishes AGU from among other study abroad and admissions advisors. From the moment of initial contact with AGU, each student’s personal objectives become our priority and we strive to fulf ill his or her goals in a personalized, professional manner.

Our team of academic consultants around the world is committed to surpassing every student’s expectations and helping to arrange an unforgettable experience abroad, both academically and culturally. We work closely with students and member institutions to determine which programs offer the best f it with the student’s academic prof ile and personal goals. AGU then advises students on every aspect of pursuing an international degree at universities around the world with the aim of connecting students and universities worldwide.

It is our sincere hope that, by browsing this catalog, you gain a fuller appreciation of the wide range of academic programs and student support services offered by AGU. Please keep in mind that while our catalog contains detailed information about programs at universities throughout the world, the most up to date descriptions of AGU programs and universities, including any new member universities, is to be found on our website at aguglobal.com.

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WHAT’S INCLUDEDIncluded In Your AGU Support Services:AGU student support services cover the complete process of program and university selection and encompass all aspects of degree study including student visa advising and admissions support.

AGU Support Services include:

PERSONALIZED ADVISING: Based on their unique academic qualifications and personal interests, students are presented with an array of programs, institutions and degree options in multiple countries with the ultimate goal of finding the best match for their individual needs and preferences.

EDUCATIONAL PLANNING: Through our network of Academic Consultants around the world, AGU can assist students in deciding upon an appropriate course of study from a range of options that fall within the student’s desired geographic area and fields of interest.

ADMISSIONS ADVISING: AGU Academic Consultants will advise participants on admissions procedures and requirements, projected cost of attendance, academic options, and student life at the desired universities.

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE: AGU will review all application materials and accompanying documents to ensure accurate and complete information is submitted to the desired universities. AGU does not guarantee admissions and all admissions decisions are made solely by the solely by the universities themselves.

COMMUNICATION WITH SELECTED UNIVERSITY: AGU is able to utilize our strong relationships with each academic institution to facilitate communication between the university and the student.

VISA TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE: Applicants are advised on student visa eligibility, requirements and procedures. AGU will review all application materials to ensure accurate and complete information is submitted to the correct issuing authority. AGU does not guarantee the success of a visa application.

PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION AND ADVISING: Upon acceptance, AGU will provide the participant with materials about the host country, city and university.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Upon acceptance, AGU will assist participant in securing information about on- or off-campus housing options.

ONGOING SUPPORT FROM AGU STAFF: While the universities we work with generally have excellent services for international students, AGU staff continues to be available even after the start of the student’s program to offer an additional level of support and assurance throughout the student’s program.

The AGU AdvantageA F F OR DA BIL I T YAGU’s advising and support services are always completely free to students applying within our network of member universities.

E X P E R IE NCE A ND E T HIC A L S TA NDA R D SAGU’s parent company is a NAFSA Global Partner and a recognized leader in study abroad since 1987, including established affiliations with over 400 institutions around the world. We are committed to ethical practices and diversity, and operate a global network of offices and staff in over 50 cities around the world.

C US TOMI Z E D S T R AT EGIE SAGU is not one-size-fits-all. We are committed to providing individualized consultations to the students, universities and institutions with which we work to develop tailor-made solutions for each. We pride ourselves on our customer-oriented approach and take the time to truly get to know our students and their families as well as our institutional contacts around the world.

Connect with AGUNow more than ever AGU makes it easier to find the information you need.

Tw i t t e rLooking for tips about traveling and studying overseas or interesting resources about global student mobility? The AGU Twitter stream is your best source for up-to-the-minute information. Follow us at @agu_global

Fa c e b o o kVisit the main AGU Global page to connect with the AGU Team around the world, meet fellow students, and learn more about how to pursue your degree abroad. Find us at facebook.com/aguglobal

A G U B l o gStay on top of the latest AGU news, get career advice and travel tips, enjoy photos of our program destinations, and learn about the people and places that make the Association of Global Universities great at AGUglobal.wordpress.com

L i n k e d I nFollow AGU and connect with international education professionals worldwide: linkedin.com/company/association-of-global-universities

G o i n g G r e e nAt our home off ice in Austin, Texas, a Green Team is dedicated to making improvements to daily off ice operations. Not only does AGU and our parent company, International Studies Abroad, recycle, reduce and reuse, we strive to make every aspect of study abroad more energy eff icient.

International Test of English ProficiencyEnglish language proficiency is one of the qualifications many AGU member universities will review when assessing your eligibility for acceptance. If you’d like to test your English language level ahead of time, you may want to consider taking the International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP). This innovative, internet-based English assessment tool, which sets a new standard for scheduling flexibility and results availability, was developed by Boston Educational Services, a member of the National Postdoctoral Association, NAFSA, TABS, ERB, AIEA, and AAIEP.

A rapidly increasing number of institutions (300+), governments, businesses and other organizations around the world, including US colleges and universities, are already accepting iTEP test scores as proof of English proficiency for many reasons, including the following:

A F F OR DA BIL I T Y: The global retail price of $99 makes iTEP the most competitively priced internationally recognized English proficiency exam on the market.

C ON V E NIE NC E : AGU offices in key locations are now equipped to serve clients as certified iTEP testing facilities. AGU clients and other interested parties can schedule a testing date within three business days or less of contacting their nearest worldwide test center.

S EC UR I T Y: iTEP exams are only administered in secure certified iTEP testing facilities under the supervision of a qualified test administrator. Questions are drawn from an item bank in real time during the exam, further increasing the security of the content.

C OMP R E HE N S I V E NE S S: iTEP Academic tests reading, listening, writing, speaking, and grammar. Unlike many exams, test-takers actually write and speak during the test. Their samples are scored by iTEP’s ESL-qualified graders.

E F F IC IE NC Y: The complete iTEP Academic exam is administered in 90 minutes, and results are available within five business days. Once a prospective student’s test is administered and graded, iTEP will automatically email the applicant’s official score report to the university.

C R E DIBIL I T Y: iTEP is recognized by the Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI) and Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) as an effective tool to validate intensive English programs, and was selected from among several other English proficiency exams for initiatives of the Colombian, Egyptian, and Saudi Arabian governments.

If you are interested in assessing your English language proficiency, contact AGU for assistance in scheduling an exam at your nearest iTEP testing center.

Attending a university is a big commitment for students and their families, both financially and otherwise. That’s why AGU works with universities that it considers to be a good value for the money when taking into consideration cultural context, competition from peer institutions, quality of instruction, infrastructure and educational outcomes.

When making a decision about something as important as a full degree abroad, you’ll want to carefully consider the cost in relation to the funds you will be able to access and the expected return on investment, or the quality of experience and satisfaction you will receive in exchange. As you assess the amount of money you need to budget for your degree abroad and the overall value of your education in return, the following factors will help you to reflect on the bigger picture of your investment:

1 . A C C E S S TO LOA N S , GR A N T S , A ND S C HOL A R S HIP S

We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to apply for scholarships and grants to help fund your studies, as the published price at most universities can be far more than the price you have to pay thanks to funding assistance. AGU is here to help you with all aspects of fulfilling your dream of studying in another country—that means even helping you find those sources of funding. AGU will advise you on finding the billions of dollars in scholarship funding and grants offered by organizations and universities to help support students like you.

2 . T HE C OMBINE D T UI T ION A ND F E E S F OR A N IN T E R N AT ION A L S T UDE N T AT T HE DE S IR E D UNI V E R S I T Y

Traditionally, tuition refers to the price for access to professors and their accumulated knowledge, expertise, and guidance, while fees correspond to additional costs to maintain the functioning of a university, including its administration, physical facilities, social organizations, and more. Tuition and fees may fluctuate annually and may vary by program, so you will want to work with your AGU Academic Consultant to determine the base cost of your degree.

3 . T HE AV E R AGE T IME TO C OMP L E T E A DEGR E E

An undergraduate degree around the world can take anywhere from three to five years depending on the educational system, credits previously completed and subject. Most master’s degrees in the United States take around two years to finish, while one year master’s are increasingly common in Europe and the United Kingdom. Other graduate and doctorate programs will vary in length depending on the type of research that is being conducted. Since there are annual costs associated with your studies, you’ll want to be sure to calculate accordingly when determining a long-term budget.

4. C O S T OF L I V ING A ND A DDI T ION A L E DUC AT ION A L E X P E N SE S

When considering the costs involved to pursue your degree, comparing tuition alone is only a partial measure of the real cost to you and your family. Additional expenses such as the cost of accommodation, transportation, meals, entertainment, flights home, classroom materials, etc. must also be taken into account. Since AGU staff live and work in many cities where our partner universities are located, they are ideally situated to give you a realistic estimate of all the costs you won’t find on the university’s web page.

5 . YOUR JOB P R O S P EC T S A ND E A R NING P OT E N T I A L

If the money you spend on your degree gives you the skills you need to build a rewarding career and command your own employment destiny, it will unquestionably have been worth it. But to know your prospects, you’ll want to work with one of our academic consultants to find out what kinds of jobs and average salaries graduates of a given field are likely to find. If you live in a country where education is virtually free, but where there is little hope of finding employment doing what you love, then spending money to build your future in a more costly part of the world can be a very reasonable decision as your accumulated debt can be repaid quickly by your resultant earnings.

6 . C UR R E NC Y F LUC T UAT ION S

If you and your family are earning and saving rupees, kroner or rubles, for example, and are considering investing in a degree that’s priced in dollars, pounds or euros, then you’ll want to pay close attention to the fluctuations between the currencies in question. No one can predict what will happen in a global currency market, but you’ll certainly want to begin your overseas degree knowing which factors can influence how much you’ll be spending from year to year.

Re g io n De g re e Ty p e Ave r a g e Yea r s To De g r e e Ave r a g e Tu i t i o n C o s t

UNITED STATES Undergraduate 4 19,000 USD

Master's 2 20,000 USD

MBA 2 42,500 USD

UNITED KINGDOM Undergraduate 3 11,000 GPB

Master's 1 12,000 GBP

MBA 12-18 months 32,500 GBP

EUROPE Undergraduate 3-5 4,000 EUR

Master’s 1 10,000 EUR

MBA 12-18 months 30,000 EUR

CHINA Undergraduate 4 4,000 USD

Master's 1-2 6,000 USD

MBA 1-2 15,000 USD

Wide variance in average annual tuition can occur between programs due to ranking and university.

CAN I AFFORD IT? COMPARING THE COSTS OF A DEGREE ABROAD

Finding An External ScholarshipGetting a scholarship can mean more work initially for an applicant since you’ll need to spend considerable time preparing additional application materials and submitting supporting documents to meet strict deadlines; then again, if you end up qualifying for an award, you’re sure to conclude it was worth it, since now you can focus on your degree instead on earning the money to pay for it.

But where to start? It’s always sound advice to get an early start on the competition, and there’s no time like the present. Why not start searching the web today? You may be surprised at how many options exist for a person in your position, and not just because of your academic performance…did you know that many scholarships are reserved for members of particular ethnic groups, students born in a particular country, or students interested in a degree in a discipline for which there is a shortage of experts?

Visit the AGU website for great resources that will help you to find scholarships based on input about where you’re from and where you want to go: aguglobal.com

Application MaterialsSo it turns out that maybe financial help isn’t as scarce as you had thought. The other good news is that most scholarships applications are very similar to the university applications you’ll have grown used to filling out. Before you start preparing your application, double check to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements. Always read the fine print—you don’t want to be chasing down recommendation letters from former professors for funding that, for instance, can’t be disbursed to a person from your country of origin, or that is reserved for a person of the opposite sex.

Once you and your AGU Academic Consultant agree that you’ve found a scholarship that matches your needs, you’ll usually need to prepare the following:

• Certification of previous education (this may have to be sent directly from your former school)

• Recommendation letters (normally from teachers familiar with your work)

• Proof of language abilities (iTEP, TOEFL, IELTS)

• A statement of purpose or motivation (why you are a deserving candidate, etc.)

• A résumé or Curriculum Vitae

You’ll want to make copies of all these documents before sending them off and have several different people read through your statement of purpose to help refine your work. If you would like to brainstorm ideas, receive additional advice or request proofreading for your personal statement and application materials, don’t be shy about asking the AGU Academic Consultant you’ve been working with for assistance!

In terms of how to present yourself to a scholarship selection committee, here are some tried and true tips:

1. You should set out to answer two basic questions for the selection committee --Why you, and why this scholarship? Talk only about personal and academic goals that address the purpose and spirit of the monies being allocated.

2. Think of yourself as an ambassador for your country who’ll be advancing the mission of the scholarship agency. If the scholarship addresses a perceived weakness in national security or key language abilities, explain how you’ll make your country more secure or why you’re certain to master the language in question.

3. Eliminate extra words. Selection committees may have to read through hundreds of submissions; stay on point and get rid of excess verbage.

4. Be positive but realistic.

5. Allow what’s unique about your personality and background to come through. The whole point is to stick out in a crowd, so speak your truth and avoid clichés.

6. If you run into a writing block, it might help to put your letter aside for some days and then check it again when your head is clearer.

USING SCHOLARSHIPS TO FUND YOUR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS run for one full year of studies, generally allowing the student to complete two or more rounds of courses during the length of their program. Depending on the location, the academic year may begin in January through March and run through November or December (common in the Southern hemisphere), or it may begin in August or September and run through the following April through June (common in the Northern hemisphere).

SEMESTER OR TRIMESTER PROGRAMS are one of the most popular program options. These programs allow students to enroll in one-half of an academic year for an average of 16-18 weeks or one-third of an academic year for an average of 10-14 weeks, respectively.

SUMMER PROGRAMS take place during the traditional U.S. summer, generally for one month in duration any time between May through August. Due to their flexibility and convenience in most students’ academic calendars, summer programs are one of the most popular and practical options for students.

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INTENSIVE MONTH OR J-TERM PROGRAMS last one month or 3 weeks in duration, respectively. These programs are ideal for students seeking more independent intensive study options during school breaks. These programs generally take place during the January or February months, though they are offered year-round in certain locations.

GAP YEAR PROGRAMS are ideal for high school graduates who want to explore their interests, delve into unfamiliar territory, and have an experience abroad prior to beginning their college studies that will help them enter college more focused and independent. The programs do not have to encompass a full year and students can choose from a variety of summer or semester programs.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS are created just for students currently enrolled in high school programs. These 2-5 week study options generally take place during school breaks in the traditional U.S. academic system such as Spring Break (March or April) and summer (June through August).

Global Locations

argentina indiaBuenos Aires ••••• Córdoba ••• Hyderabad ••

belgium irel andBrussels ••• Galway ••

br a zil italyFlorianópolis ••• Florence ••••• Rome ••

chile jordanValparaíso & Vina del Mar ••••• Amman ••

china moroccoShanghai •••• Meknes ••••

colombia northern irel andBarranquilla •• Belfast ••

cos ta rica panamaHeredia •••• San Jose ••••• Panama City ••••

czech republic peruPrague •••• Cusco •••• Lima ••••

dominican republic south kore aSantiago •••• Seoul ••

engl and spainLondon •••• Newcastle ••• Reading ••

fr anceAngers • Paris ••••••

Barcelona ••• Bilbao •••Granada ••••••Madrid ••••Málaga ••••••

Salamanca ••••••Santander ••• Sevilla ••••• Valencia ••••

• AC ADEMIC YE AR • SUMMER PROGR AMS • GAP YE AR

• SEME S TER OR TRIME S TER • INTENSIVE MONTH OR J-TERM • HIGH SCHOOL

In addition to the full degree programs listed in this catalog, the Association of Global Universities (AGU) is able to assist students in arranging shorter-term study options such as semester, summer, intensive month, academic year and gap year programs around the world through our parent company, International Studies Abroad (ISA), and its affiliates.

In over 50 sites around the world, students may have the opportunity to pursue intensive language studies, participate in content courses instructed in English or the local language, and take classes with local and other international students. All AGU short-term programs include guided excursions, housing, on-site offices, full-time staff to assist students with all aspects of their experience abroad, ongoing support throughout the duration of the program, and more!

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CURRENT AGU MEMBER UNIVERSITIES

Applying to Non-Member UniversitiesAGU’s team of academic consultants is trained to give you information about our partner universities throughout the world, but we also realize that there can sometimes be compelling reasons for wanting to apply for study at an institution that falls outside our network of partners. If you already have your heart set on a university that’s not a member of AGU, or if your academic consultant feels that there is a non-member university that represents an especially good fit for your study and career goals, you can still benefit from a relationship with AGU. For a service fee, we can offer you the same support services for applying to a non-member that we offer for free to students applying to member schools.

One popular approach to applying to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and some other parts of the world is to apply to a range of types of institution: for instance, one highly selective school where, given your academic background, it may be a “stretch” to get accepted; at least one school that’s somewhat less selective (where your chances are mathematically better); and finally another “fall back” school you have strong reason to believe will grant you admission.

If your “stretch” school is not a member of AGU, we can normally help you find a school in the second or third category that is a member. In this case, you would pay AGU a fee for services for the inclusion of the stretch school among those applied to--but this fee would be reimbursed to you in the event that you finally accept an offer of admission at one of the AGU member schools.

• AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ROME (Rome, Italy)

• AMERICAN BUSINESS SCHOOL, PARIS (Paris, France)

• ANTONIO DE NEBRIJA UNIVERSITY (Madrid, Spain)

• CIESE - COMILLAS (Comillas, Spain)

• FONTYS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL (Venlo, the Netherlands)

• UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA (Madrid, Spain)

• UNIVERSITY OF DEUSTO (Bilbao, Spain)

• VESALIUS COLLEGE (Brussels, Belgium)

• XI’AN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY (Xi’an, China)

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• CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO (San Bernardino, California, USA)

• JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY (San Francisco, California, USA)

• NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (San Diego or Los Angeles, California, USA)

• ROWAN UNIVERSITY (Glassboro, New Jersey, USA)

• SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY– AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (San Diego, California, USA)

• SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Seattle, Washington, USA)

• ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY (Austin, Texas, USA)

• TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (Cookeville, Tennessee, USA)

• TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (Dallas-Forth Worth, Texas, USA)

• HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY (Edinburgh, Scotland)

• UNIVERSITY OF READING (Reading, England)

• UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON (London, England)

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California State University, San BernardinoSan Bernardino, United States

Overview of the city:SAN BERNARDINO (POPULATION: 209,924)The “Inland Empire” of San Bernardino is a welcoming community rich in history and cultural diversity, strategically located in the metropolitan area of Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, Spanish missionaries and Mormon emigrants from the city’s founding in 1810 can still be seen throughout the area today. Its year-round moderate temperature and scenic beauty make San Bernardino the ideal location for outdoor living, sports and events that appeal to a wide range of students and locals alike.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSThe College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) offers specialized support for international students interested in internships, either during of following their academic program. Available support includes assistance in resume building and other career skills, and help in identifying and connecting with the internship opportunities inside and outside the Southern California region, including with the companies that have a record of sponsoring H1-B visas.

CSUSB offers an excellent variety of English language programs to meet the needs of each individual hoping to improve their English. Available options include the American Culture and Language Program, Graduate School/MBA Preparation Program and TESOL Certificate Programs.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS For the ninth consecutive year, the Princeton Review listed CSUSB among the top institutions in the western United States for higher education. Also, U.S. News and World Report ranks Cal State San Bernardino, as it is often called, as 17th in the Top Regional Public Universities in the West. For the third consecutive year, CSUSB made the Forbes list of “America’s Best Colleges”, which measures the top 20% of all U.S. undergraduate institutions, and the university’s College of Business and Public Administration has been recognized by European CEO Magazine as one of the top 20 schools of business and one of the 18 most innovative colleges in the world. CSUSB is home to over 100 student clubs and organizations as well as a variety of Greek organizations, student-run media organizations and intercollegiate athletic teams.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized, comprehensive, non-research US public university

Founded: 1960

Total Student Population: 18,000

International Student Population: 950

Location in the city: Located in the suburban University District in the north of the city, nestled in the San Bernardino foothills.

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays

• On-Campus Dormitories

• Independent Housing

Scholarships AvailableSummer sessions also available at this university

Did YouKnow?

San Bernardino lies along the storied Route 66 interstate highway and, along with Chicago and Los Angeles, is mentioned in the popular U.S. song “I Get My Kicks on Route 66.”

Because of its sub-lunar landscapes, many episodes of Star Trek and other sci-fi films and series have been shot in the desert near San Bernardino.

CSUSB’s official mascot is the Coyote, a nickname inspired by the species of canine that inhabit the area around the campus, which lies on the rolling foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

Graduate College of Arts and LettersArtCommunication StudiesCreative Writing

English Composition with choice of following emphases:• English Literature• Teaching English as a Second Language

SpanishTheatre Arts

College of Business and Public AdministrationAccountancyBusiness AdministrationPublic Administration

College of EducationCounseling and Guidance

Education with choice of following emphases:• Bilingual/Cross-Cultural• Career and Technical Education• Correctional and Alternative Education• Curriculum and Instruction• Environmental Education• Holistic and Integrative Education• Instructional Technology• Kinesiology• Reading/Language Arts• Science Education• Special Education

Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesEducational AdministrationEducational Leadership Ed.D.Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education

College of Natural SciencesBiologyComputer ScienceEarth and Environmental SciencesGeneral Experimental PsychologyHealth Services AdministrationInterdisciplinary StudiesMathematicsNursingPsychologyPublic HealthRehabilitation Counseling

College of Social and Behavioral SciencesChild DevelopmentCriminal JusticeNational Security StudiesSocial SciencesSocial Work

Undergraduate College of Arts and LettersAmerican StudiesArabic Language, Literature and Culture

Art with choice of following emphases:• Art Education• Art History• Graphic Design• Graphic Design and Marketing• Studio Art

Career and Technical Studies

Communication with choice of following emphases:• Human Communication• Intercultural Communication• Mass Communication• Public Argumentation and Rhetoric• Public Relations

English with choice of following emphases:• Creative Writing• Linguistics• Literature

French with choice of following emphases:• Business• French and Francophone Studies• Teaching

Liberal Studies with choice of following emphases:• Arts and Letters• Integrated• Spanish Studies• Teaching

Music with choice of following emphases:• Commercial Music• Ethnomusicology• General Music Studies• Music Education• Music History• Music Technology• Musical Theatre• Performance/Composition

Philosophy with choice of following emphases:• Laws/Ethics/Politics• Philosophy of Religion/Religious Studies

Spanish with choice of following emphases:• Business• Communication• Hispanic Cultural Studies• Hispanic Literature, Language, and Civilization


Theatre Arts with choice of following emphases:• Acting• Dance• Design/Technical• Drama Education• Musical Theatre

College of Business and Public Administration Business Administration with choice of following emphases:

• Accounting• Accounting Information Systems• Business Economics• Cyber Security• Entrepreneurial Management• Finance• Financial Planning• Human Resources Management• Information Systems and Technology• International Business Management• Marketing• Public Administration• Real Estate• Sports and Entertainment Marketing• Supply Chain and Transportation Management

College of Natural SciencesBioinformatics

Biology with choice of following emphases:• Bioinformatics• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Articulation• Ecology and Evolution• Integrated Teaching Track• Pre-Med

Chemistry and Biochemistry with choice of following emphases:• ACS Certification• Biochemistry• Bioinformatics• Integrated Teaching Track

Computer Engineering

Computer Systems with choice of following emphases:• Game Development • General Interdisciplinary• Graphics Programming• System Administration • Web Programming

Computer Science with choice of following emphases:• Bioinformatics• Computer Engineering

Environmental Health Science with optional emphasis in Health Science

Geology with choice of following emphases:• Environmental Geology• General Geology • Integrated Teaching

Health Science with choice of following emphases:• Environmental Health Science• Health Care Management• Integrated Teaching• Public Health Education

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Kinesiology with choice of following emphases:• Exercise Science• Pedagogy• Pre-Physical Therapy

Mathematics with choice of following emphases:• Integrated• Teaching

Physics with optional emphasis in Applied Physics

College of Social and Behavioral SciencesAnthropology

Criminal Justice with choice of following emphases:• Crime Analysis• Paralegal Studies

Economics with optional emphasis in Political Economy:

Environmental Studies

Geography with optional emphasis in Global Studies

History with choice of following emphases:• Public and Oral History• Teaching

Human Development with choice of following emphases:• Child Development• Lifespan• School Age

Political Science

Psychology with optional emphasis in Biological PsychologySocial SciencesSocial WorkSociology with optional emphasis in Social Service

Please contact AGU for a complete and current list of programs available: [email protected]


12 GRE AT HIKING TR AIL S

The birthplace of McDonald’s, San Bernardino also has some of the best and most scenic hiking trails to burn off some calories and soak in that amazing California sun! Here’s a list of 12 top hiking trails in San Bernardino located in the Arrowhead Ranger District of San Bernardino National Forest. Right on the outskirts of the city, this breathtaking forest boasts two mountain ranges, a diverse variety of wildlife, and a chance to lose yourself in the transcendental beauty of the peaceful wonderland of San Bernardino, California.

1. Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail – 40 miles moderately difficult

2. Crab Flats Trail – 1.3 miles, moderately difficult

3. Crab Creek Trail – 2.5 miles, moderately difficult

4. Seeley Creek Trail – 1 mile, easy walk

5. Hot Springs Trail – 1.5 miles, difficult

6. North Shore National Recreational Trail – 1.7 miles, moderately difficult

7. Little Green Valley Trail – 1.5 miles, difficult

8. Heaps Peak Arboretum Trail – 0.7 mile, easy walk

9. Trail of the Phoenix – 0.5 mile, easy walk

10. Indian Rock Trail – 0.5 mile, easy walk

11. Snow Slide – 10 miles, moderately difficult

12. Little Green Valley – 5 miles, difficult

San Bernardino

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John F. Kennedy Universitysan francisco, united states

Overview of the city:SAN FRANCISCO (POPULATION: 7,150,000)San Francisco, the gorgeous and dynamic “City by the Bay”, is a true American emblem: from the architectural grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge to the aspirations of its many immigrants, misfits and innovators, perhaps no other place on earth so readily evokes the spirit of “thinking outside the box.” And yet there’s more to San Francisco than fast companies, dot-coms and start-ups chasing the American Dream - on the steep streets of Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, the Marina you’ll find an air of old Europe, with romantic sidewalk cafes frequented by the hippest of the international jet-set and cable cars that evoke a nostalgia for a past when life was slower-paced. Home to the famous Haight-Ashbury district where the peace, love, and rock & roll movement reached its zenith in the 1960s, and across the bay from infamous Alcatraz Island which once housed some of America’s most notorious gangster era icons like Al Capone, San Francisco’s rich history adds to the unique culture that has developed around the city.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSJohn F. Kennedy’s English language programs, offered throughout the year, feature skilled and experienced instructors with advanced degrees in TESOL, English, linguistics and related fields. Each has traveled extensively, worked in another country, and studied a foreign language. Because JFKU’s instructors have personally experienced many of the situations that international students encounter, they are thoroughly prepared to help students conquer the challenges of learning a new language and culture.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS John F. Kennedy University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and a member of the National University System. The University offers undergraduate-completion programs, graduate and doctorate degrees and certificates in the fields of psychology, law, management, liberal arts, holistic studies and museum studies. Taking advantage of practical learning methods and JFKU’s flexible class schedule, a field component is integrated into many of JFK University’s programs.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Small-sized private US university

Founded: 1964

Total Student Population: 1600International Student Population: 50

Location in the city: Pleasant Hill, with satellite campuses in San Jose and Berkeley

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays



Did YouKnow?

The Sport Psychology program at JFKU has one of the most dynamic, hands-on internship programs in the U.S., maximizing the opportunity to apply classroom learning to a diverse range of athletes, sports, and skill levels.

JFKU was founded by a group of Bay Area educators in 1964 to honor the spirit of US President John F. Kennedy’s legacy in the wake of his assassination.

For students hoping to complete more than one graduate degree or pursue specializations, JFKU offers several dual degree options in subjects such as law, business, psychology and more!


AcademicsStudents may select from the following undergraduate and graduate degree and completion programs. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

Graduate College of Graduate and Professional StudiesBusiness Administration with choice of following emphases:

• Entrepreneurship• Leadership• Project Management• Strategic Management

Business Administration & Museum StudiesClinical Psychology, doctorateConsciousness and Transformative StudiesCounseling PsychologyCounseling Psychology - HolisticHolistic Health EducationIntegral PsychologyMuseum StudiesSport Psychology Sport Psychology & Clinical PsychologyTransformative Arts

College of LawJuris DoctorLaw

Undergraduate Note: Many undergraduate degrees offered through JFKU are “completion programs” best suited for transfer students who have already completed required coursework.

College of Undergraduate StudiesBusiness Administration, completionHealth Sciences, completionLaw Enforcement LeadershipLegal StudiesLiberal StudiesPsychology, completion


San Francisco

San Francisco is an incredible city with a fascinating history. Much like New York City, San Francisco is an American city that has served as a shining cultural icon, representing

the heartbeat of American culture and trends. Since its humble beginnings as a Mexican settlement known as Yerba Buena, San Francisco has become one of the most influential and diverse cities in the United States.

From the treasure-hunting frenzy of the 1849 California Gold Rush to the devastating earthquake and fire of 1906 that destroyed incredible amounts of the city, San Francisco as a city has endured some fascinating periods of history. Most famously, during the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, San Francisco became a bohemian paradise, filled with artists, hippies, and those celebrating the counter-culture movement of the era. Countless numbers of musicians found their fame and success in the thriving artistic community of San Francisco. Artists were celebrated, cultural movements were born. There is almost too much about San Francisco’s colorful history and culture to even begin to describe it all!

San Francisco is a phenomenally eclectic city, from the history to the culture to the very neighborhoods and districts that make up this beautiful city. The city is carved up in to historic and iconic districts, each with its own vibe and claim to fame. Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Mission District, Market Street: these are areas that are known far and wide for their distinctive styles.

But more than being an eclectic and exciting city, San Francisco is just downright beautiful. The picturesque hills and architecture of San Francisco give it an adventurous, almost fairy-tale like quality. One would be remiss to not mention the breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby bay or the spectacular feat of engineering that is the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. From the cool and beautiful weather to the vibrant city life, it is easy to see why San Francisco is one of the most fantastic destinations in the United States.

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National UniversitySan Diego, United States

Overview of the city:SAN DIEGO (POPULATION: 1,301,617)Despite its size as the eighth most populous city in the U.S. and second most populous in California, San Diego remains synonymous with the laid-back Southern California lifestyle, thanks largely to its miles of sandy beaches along the gleaming Pacific, and seemingly endless summers. San Diego has reserved plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the weather, from beaches and boardwalks to the fields and footpaths of sprawling Balboa Park. This is a place where life is lived outdoors and there are a wide-array of things to enjoy for absolutely everyone: parks, museums, restaurants with cuisines of all types, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, sporting events, festivals, and much more.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSNational University offers a wide variety of English language and culture courses, programs, workshops and camps in San Diego and Los Angeles that are sure to satisfy your needs! Available options include: Academic Preparation Program; Accent Reduction Workshop; Conversation and American Culture; English Camp; English Communication Series; TOEFL Preparation Workshop; and the University Preparation Program.

National University’s School of Business is home to an internship coordinator that can assist students with internship placement during their time in the United States. Internships may be available at locations such as the World Trade Center in San Diego, where previous students have participated in 6-month internships.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS National University is a comprehensive university fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). National University has earned numerous Gold and Silver Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) as well as the District VII Awards for Excellence competition.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Private non-profit US university

Founded: 1971

Total Student Population: 29,000International Student Population: 800

Location in the city: Courses are held primarily at the Spectrum Business Park campus, which is centrally located and easily accessible.Students have access to fitness facilities and eateries nearby.

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays



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Did YouKnow?

National University is California’s second largest private, not-for-profit educational institution and has prepared more California teachers for credentialing than any other university for 12 years in a row.

You can be paired with a native English-speaking student, staff or faculty member through National University’s Conversation Club and make a new friend while perfecting your English and learning first-hand about U.S. culture.

National University also offers many of its courses at their Los Angeles campus, including a Master’s of Fine Arts program in Digital Cinema.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

Graduate College of Letters and Sciences

Department of Professional StudiesCriminal JusticePublic Administration

Department of PsychologyCounseling PsychologyHuman BehaviorPerformance Psychology

Mathematics and Natural SciencesBiologyForensic Sciences

Social SciencesHistory

College of Professional Studies

Professional StudiesAcupunctureChiropractic, doctorateNaturopathic Medicine, doctorateOriental Medicine

School of Business and Management

Accounting and FinanceAccountancyBusiness Administration

Leadership and Human Resource ManagementHuman Resource ManagementOrganizational Leadership

School of Education

Department of Special EducationSpecial Education with Preliminary Level 1 Credential Option

Department of Teacher EducationTeachingEducation with a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subjects Teaching Credential and Internship Option (California)

Educational Administration and School Counseling/PsychologyApplied Behavior Analysis, Graduate CertificateEducational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential OptionEducational Counseling with PPSC Credential OptionSchool Psychology with PPSP Credential

School of Engineering, Technology and Media

Applied EngineeringEngineering ManagementEnvironmental EngineeringHomeland Security and Safety EngineeringSustainability ManagementWireless Communication

Computer Science, Information and Media SystemsComputer ScienceCyber Security and Information AssuranceManagement Information Systems

School of Health and Human Services

Department of Community HealthClinical Informatics, Graduate CertificateHealth InformaticsHealthcare AdministrationPublic Health

Department of Health SciencesClinical Regulatory Affairs

Undergraduate College of Letters and Sciences

Arts and HumanitiesEnglish

Department of Professional StudiesCriminal Justice AdministrationPre Law StudiesPublic Administration

Department of PsychologyOrganizational BehaviorPsychologySport Psychology

Mathematics and Natural SciencesMathematics

Social SciencesGeneral StudiesHistorySociology

School of Business and Management

Accounting and FinanceAccountancyBusiness AdministrationFinancial Management

Leadership and Human Resource ManagementOrganizational Leadership

Marketing and ManagementManagement

School of Education

Department of Teacher EducationEarly Childhood Education

School of Engineering, Technology and Media

Applied EngineeringConstruction Engineering TechnologyConstruction ManagementManufacturing Design Engineering

Computer Science, Information and Media SystemsDigital Media DesignInformation SystemsInformation Technology Management

School of Health and Human Services

Department of Community HealthHealthcare AdministrationPublic Health

Department of Health SciencesRadiation Therapy



Rowan UniversityGlassboro, United States

Overview of the city:GLASSBORO (POPULATION: 18,579)Small-town America meets growing suburbia in Glassboro, New Jersey, a community steeped in history and innovation located about a half-hour from Philadelphia and an hour from New York and Atlantic City. This quaint college town is set in the heart of South Jersey, where the development is currently underway of Rowan Boulevard, a tree-lined corridor spotted with shops and restaurants linking Rowan’s main Glassboro campus with the burgeoning downtown. Rowan University is proud to have earned a strong reputation among peer institutions and is an ideal university for international students to immerse themselves in American culture.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSRowan’s Intensive English Language Program (IELP) integrates academic content with language competencies so students are well-rounded in their preparation for university study. The curriculum uses an integrated language and thematic approach which allows the students to develop academic content knowledge in a classroom environment that is open to exploration of ideas and language development. The IELP has five levels ranging from beginning to advanced and offers courses throughout the year to help students prepare for degree programs.

Rowan’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificate of Graduate Studies (COGS) is a non-degree graduate program that helps to satisfy the critical need for highly qualified teachers trained to work with the growing numbers of English learners in the US and abroad. This program leads to a New Jersey K-12 certification in English as a Second Language and participants are also able to continue on to pursue a full master’s degree in Teacher Leadership or Higher Education.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS From a modest normal school founded almost 90 years ago, Rowan University has grown into an extraordinary comprehensive institution recognized by national evaluation organizations as a top university in its region. US News & World Report ranks Rowan 21st among Northern Regional Universities and an impressive 3rd among the publics in the same category. Rowan’s College of Engineering is ranked 22nd nationally. The university’s commitment to the environment was recognized when the U.S. EPA named it a “Top Green Power Purchaser” and The Princeton Review listed it in its “Guide to 286 Green Colleges.” Rowan provides a collaborative, learning-centered environment in which highly qualified and diverse faculty, staff, and students integrate teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and community service.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized public university

Founded: 1923

Total Student Population: 11,816International Student Population: With the majority of students being US citizens, Rowan offers international students an opportunity for true immersion and individualized support.

Location in the city: Glassboro, N.J., 20 minutes southeast of Philadelphia with a second campus within Camden, N.J.’s University District.

HOUSING OPTIONS



Did YouKnow?

Rowan University’s Camden, New Jersey campus is now home to South Jersey’s first four-year medical school, Cooper Medical School.

As its name suggests, Glassboro’s early history was built on the manufacturing of glass when the town was first established in 1779 by Solomon Stanger as “Glass Works in the Woods”.

Rowan offers certificate, endorsement and post-baccalaureate programs comprised of graduate-level courses for professional, personal and academic development to help students enhance their skill sets or prepare for future studies.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following undergraduate and graduate degree, certificate and preparatory programs. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

Graduate *Note: COGS refers to a Certificate of Graduate Study. CAGS refers to a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study.

BusinessBusiness Administration

Business CAGS with choice of following emphases:• Accounting• Finance• Management• Marketing• Management Information Systems• Supply Chain and Logistical Systems

Management of Information Systems COGS

CommunicationIntegrated Marketing and Communication & New Media COGSPublic RelationsWriting

EducationAutism Spectrum Disorders COGSCounseling in Educational SettingsEducationEducational Leadership, Ed. DEducational Services, Ed. SEducation in Teacher Leadership, M.EdEducational Technology COGSEnglish as a Second Language COGSHigher Education Administrative or Instructional TrackLearning DisabilitiesReading EducationReading/Writing Literacy COGSSchool AdministrationSchool PsychologySpecial EducationTeaching (various specialisms)

EngineeringEngineering ManagementEngineeringSustainable Engineering COGS

Fine & Performing ArtsMusic (various specialisms)Theater and Dance

Liberal Arts & SciencesApplied Behavior AnalysisClinical Mental Health CounselingComputer Science Criminal JusticeGlobal History COGSHistoryMathematicsMental Health Counseling CAGSMiddle School Mathematics COGSMiddle Grades Science Education COGSNetworks COGSSecondary Mathematics COGSSoftware Engineering COGSWeb Development COGS

Undergraduate College of BusinessAccounting

Business with choice of following emphases: • Entrepreneurship• Finance• Human Resources Management• Management• Management Information Systems• Marketing• Supply Chain and Logistical Systems

College of Communication and Creative ArtsArtCommunication StudiesJournalismNews Media ConcentrationPublic Relations and AdvertisingRadio-TV-FilmWriting Arts

College of EducationAthletic TrainingEarly Childhood Education (P-3)Elementary Education (K-5)Health & Physical EducationHealth Promotion & Fitness Management Subject Matter Education (K-12)

College of EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical & Computer EngineeringMechanical Engineering

College of Fine & Performing ArtsMusic (various specialisms)Theater Arts

College of Humanities and Social sciencesAfricana StudiesAmerican StudiesEnglishEnvironmental StudiesGeographyHistoryLaw and Justice StudiesLiberal Studies: Humanities/Social Science or Math/ SciencePhilosophy & ReligionPolitical SciencePsychologySociologySpanish

College of Science and MathematicsChemistryComputer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysical SciencePhysics

School of Biomedical SciencesBiochemistryBiological Sciences



San Diego State University- American Language InstituteSan Diego, United States

Overview of the city:SAN DIEGO (POPULATION: 1,301,617)Despite being the eighth most populous city in the U.S. and second most populous in California, San Diego remains synonymous with the laid-back Southern California lifestyle, thanks largely to its miles of sandy beaches along the gleaming Pacific, and seemingly endless summers. San Diego has reserved plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the weather, from beaches and boardwalks to the fields and footpaths of sprawling Balboa Park. This is a place where life is lived outdoors and there are a wide-array of things to enjoy for absolutely everyone: parks, museums, restaurants with cuisines of all types, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, sporting events, festivals, and much more.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSThe American Language Institute offers students the opportunity to enroll in regular SDSU courses as well as ALI English classes, depending on the student’s program and English level. Qualified students can even earn college credit for the courses they complete through SDSU without going through the SDSU admissions process. In addition, the ALI’s free University Advising Services has a successful record of assisting students in gaining admission to degree programs throughout the US following the completion of their ALI program, including many SDSU undergraduate programs, as well as SDSU’s graduate business program.

ALI students receive free membership to the Aztec Recreation Center, a 23,000-square-meter state-of-the-art gym including new tennis courts, an Olympic size swimming pool, racquetball facilities, a climbing wall, dance classes, and a bowling alley. Students may also learn to surf, sail, water ski, and wind surf at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center, the world’s largest instructional waterfront facility.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Due to its notable academic reputation, size, diversity, and rich history, SDSU is one of Southern California’s largest and most prominent public universities (third largest in California), and has become one of America’s most prominent universities. As part of SDSU, the American Language Institute (ALI) is able to offer its students the benefits and privileges of SDSU’s degree-seeking students, and many ALI students go on to complete one of the numerous degrees available through San Diego State or another US university. ALI offers a wide variety of English language programs to meet the specific needs and goals of each international student, including the opportunity to participate in courses with local students at San Diego State University.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: English language center of large-sized US public research university

Founded: 1897

Total Student Population: 30,000 at SDSUInternational Student Population: 1500 at SDSU

Location in the city: Gateway Center of SDSU’s main campus in San Diego

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays


• On-Campus Apartments


Summer sessions also available at this university

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Did YouKnow?

The ALI is a renowned teacher training center, educating teachers from around the world in the latest ESL and EFL teaching techniques and methodologies since 1981.

The California State University System comprises 23 campuses, almost 427,000 students, and 44,000 faculty and staff, and SDSU is considered its flagship campus

Students have easy access to metropolitan San Diego public transportation, including the San Diego Trolley at SDSU, offering ALI students rapid connections to prime destinations throughout the San Diego region.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following non-degree English language and pathway programs. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

Graduate

Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s ProgramFor students pursuing an MBA or any master’s degree at an American university seeking to master the English and academic skills needed to pass required exams, or compete in the university classroom with native English speakers. As with all ALI programs, assistance with applications to SDSU and other universities is included.

All

Business EnglishFor international students and professionals interested in learning more about American business practices while also improving their English communication skills. Courses combine intensive language study classes with practical business skills coursework. This program is designed for students with intermediate to advanced English language skills interested in short term and flexible entry participation.

Business for Global Practices (BGP)For committed students and professionals with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency interested in combining language study with courses about American business practices as they relate to business around the world.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)For students and professionals of all English proficiencies who: plan to enter an American college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level; need to prepare for language and entrance examinations; want to succeed in the university classroom with native English speakers; or intend to study English as their major or use English in their career.

Intensive English for Communication (IEC)For individuals who desire to improve their “real language” communication skills, increase their knowledge of American people and culture, and practice English in natural situations on and off campus.

Semester at SDSUFor students who would like to sample traditional San Diego State University courses without completing the admissions process. Students can enroll in SDSU undergraduate or graduate courses with American students, based on availability, and all students will receive official SDSU academic credit and transcripts upon completion of their program. Certificates are available in the following areas:

• Business• Environmental Studies• Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Management (HTM)• Perspectives in Music• Performing in Music• Sustainable Tourism Management


San Diego

Across the bay from sleek, up-tempo San Diego lies its equally picturesque alter-ego, Coronado Island, a sleepy resort community that has been a mecca to Hollywood stars and

sun-worshippers alike for almost a century. Hugged by the warm Pacific sun and tantalizingly close to Mexico, with its allure of fiesta and siesta, Coronado epitomizes the Southern California dream of luxurious escape and is only 15 miles from the campus of the American Language Institute in San Diego.

#1 BEACH IN THE U.S.A! Beating out the dazzling white sand beaches of Hawaii and the over-the-top glamour of the Miami “scene,” Coronado Beach was ranked America’s Best Beach of 2012. Considering weather, water quality, facilities and the look and feel of the sand to name a few out of 50 criteria, Professor Stephen P. Leatherman of Florida International University, nicknamed “Dr. Beach,” writes, “The beach is very flat, making it great for skim boarding and walking, and the sand has a silvery sheen because of the presence of mica.” The sparkling Pacific waters seem to bask in the glow of historical prestige emanating from the Hotel Del Coronado, where upscale tourists still wear white and ask, “tennis anyone?,” cocktails in hand.

It was here at the “Hotel Del,” as its name is often shortened, that Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis filmed Some Like it Hot, and where Charlie Chaplin and Frank Sinatra enjoyed bringing their special guests. Not surprising when you consider that, added to the unparalleled natural beauty of Coronado Island, locals are friendly and life seems to move at a much slower pace than on the busy streets of San Diego across the bridge. With its unique combo of laid-back California vibe and affluent, cosmopolitan chic, you won’t want to miss the weekend getaway opportunity afforded by unique, stunning Coronado Island.

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Seattle Central Community CollegeSeattle, United States

Overview of the city:SEATTLE (POPULATION: 3,344,813) Known as the “Emerald City” due to the lush evergreen forests in the majestic mountain ranges surrounding the city, Seattle is a major coastal seaport situated on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. The birth place of rock legend Jimi Hendrix, grunge music, and the world famous Starbucks Coffee chain, Seattle is a city brimming with business and cultural innovation. Combining the best of city life with amazing natural beauty, Seattle’s mild, temperate marine climate allows for year-round outdoor recreation, including cycling, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, rock climbing, motor boating, sailing, and more.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSPay less for the same degree! The two-year Associate’s Degree from the Seattle Community Colleges is the key to transferring to hundreds of well-known four-year colleges and universities in the United States. To further assist students in achieving their academic goals, Seattle Central offers a Transfer Admission Guarantee, at the time of admission, from several partner institutions throughout the United States.

The Seattle Central Institute of English offers several English language programs to accommodate students of varying proficiencies, regardless of whether their aim is language mastery, university preparation, or both! Students will first master the Intensive English program, then are able to progress into the Advanced English program or the College Bridge program depending on their unique goals.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Seattle Central Community College was named Time magazine’s Community College of the Year and was recognized by the New York Times as one of the best community colleges nationwide. Promoting educational excellence in a multicultural urban environment, SCCC provides opportunities for academic achievement, workplace preparation, and service to the community. There’s something to fit everyone at Seattle Central: High School Completion (where students 16 years and older can earn their high school diploma and associate’s degree at the same time), and Short-Term Certificates (3, 6, 9, or 12 month study programs).

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized public US community college

Founded: 1970

Total Student Population: 10,000International Student Population: 1,700

Location in the city: Seattle Central Community College is located on Capitol Hill, the vibrant urban center of Seattle life and only minutes from downtown Seattle.

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays




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Did YouKnow?

An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years. It can serve as a more economical pathway into a traditional four-year college program.

Tuition at Seattle Central runs about half that of a typical four-year university.

Seattle is regarded by some as the most literate city in the US, with more bookstores and libraries per capita than anywhere else.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following undergraduate degree and certificate programs. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

All

Institute of English

Intensive English For beginning to advanced students, the Intensive English Program consists of three levels (Levels 1, 2, and 3), each ten weeks in length during the fall, winter or spring quarters or an intensive eight weeks during the summer quarter. Students enroll in a set schedule of English as a Second Language classes including reading, writing, grammar, speaking and listening. Students who complete the Intensive English Program may continue in either the College Bridge Program or Advanced English Program.

Advanced English For students who want to study English at the advanced level or higher, but who do not plan to continue their studies at an American college or university. The Advanced English Program (Levels 4 and 5) allows participants to enroll in courses with American students as well as reading, writing and lecture comprehension classes with College Bridge students. A variety of speaking and listening electives are available including: Advanced Conversation, Advanced Grammar, Cross-Cultural Communication, English for International Business, Pronunciation & Conversation, TOEFL Preparation, and Vocabulary & Idioms.

College BridgeThe College Bridge (CB) program is for students who plan to attend college but still need to improve their English. College Bridge has three levels: CB4, CB5, and CB6, and allows higher level ESL students to continue to develop their English skills while earning up to 13 college credits (equal to one quarter of full-time college study). College Bridge courses focus intensively on the reading, critical thinking, and class participation skills students need to succeed in American colleges or universities, including lecture comprehension, note-taking, and oral and written communication skills. After successfully completing CB6, students are eligible to enroll full-time in a college program at Seattle Central without the requirement of a TOEFL score or any other additional college placement test.

Pathway Programs

College TransferFor students interested in completing a full undergraduate degree, this program offers students the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree while completing the first two years of their bachelor’s degree program. An associate’s degree takes two years, or 90 credits, and is transferable to a four-year college or university where students able to earn a bachelor’s degree by completing only two more years of study in their major. Students can also choose to receive a Transfer Admission Guarantee from up to two of Seattle Central Community College’s partner institutions before even leaving their home country.

High School CompletionFor students who have not graduated from high school but who have completed at least the first semester of Grade 10 (or the equivalent) and meet the eligibility requirements can begin the FAST TRACK high school completion program. Students will enroll in full-time classes at Seattle Central Community College, and earn college credit while completing requirements for a Washington State high school diploma at the same time. By choosing this option, students will earn both their high school diploma and associate’s degree in only two years.

Short-Term Certificates

For students interested in enrolling in college classes for 3 – 12 months while earning a certificate of completion. If students complete a certificate of at least 9 months in length, they may be eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows them to work off-campus in paid internships related to their field of study.

The following short-term certificates are available:

• American Studies• Business Information Systems• Business Administration• Computer Studies • General Studies• Global Studies

• Introduction to Computers• MBA Preparation• Modern Communication• Survey of Art• Survey of Fine Arts• Survey of Music

Professional and Technical Programs

Over 30 different programs at Seattle Central provide students with practical career training in professional and technical fields that are in high demand. Depending on the chosen program, students work toward a Certificate (approximately one year) or an Associate of Applied Science Degree (normally two years). All of Seattle Central’s Professional and Technical programs offer real-world, hands-on training. For example, opticianry students operate the Campus Optical store; Seattle Culinary Academy students cook and serve at the college’s two restaurants and bakery; homes and boats are built in the Wood Construction programs, and industry internships are an important part of programs like Business Information Technology.

The following Professional and Technical Degrees and/or Certificates are available:

Business & Office TechnologyBusiness Information Technology, Associate or Certificate

Creative ArtsApparel Design & Services, AssociateCommercial Photography, AssociateFilm & Video Communications, AssociateGraphic Design, Associate or Certificate

Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts, Associate or CertificateSpecialty Desserts & Breads, Associate or Certificate

Deaf Studies & American Sign LanguageDeaf Interpreter Training, CertificateInterpreter Training/American Sign Language, Associate

EducationElementary Education-Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA/MRP), AssociateMath Education DTA /MRP program, Associate

HealthcareDental Hygiene, AssociateNursing, AssociateOpticianry, AssociateRespiratory Care, AssociateSurgical Technology, Certificate

Information TechnologyApplications Support,Associate or Certificate Database Administration & Development, CertificateNetwork Design and Administration, Associate or CertificateNetwork Design and Administration-CISCO, CertificateProgramming, Associate or Certificate Web Design, Associate or CertificateWeb Development, Associate or Certificate

Social & Human ServicesApplied Behavioral ScienceChemical Dependency Specialist, CertificateChild & Family Studies, CertificateSocial & Human Services, Associate

Wood ConstructionWood Construction/Cabinetmaking, Associate or CertificateWood Construction/Carpentry, Associate or CertificateWood Construction/Marine Carpentry, Associate or Certificate



St. Edward’s UniversityAustin, United States

Overview of the city:AUSTIN (POPULATION: POP: 1,783,519)Austin, the capital of Texas, is a big city with an authentic, small-town feel that seems to leave every visitor with a longing to return. Known for its legendary live music, dedication to nature, and eclectic, free-spirited culture, Austin certainly knows how to make an impression! You’ll find natural beauty in nearby lakes and along the greenbelt, vibrant nightlife downtown, big business and a casual atmosphere that is rich in Southern charm and tradition. Austin regularly makes the grade as one of the country’s smartest, coolest and greenest cities. Not to mention it’s the “live music capital of the world”!

SPECIAL PROGRAMSEach year St. Edward’s hosts several recruitment events that connect students with local and national employers such as Dell, IBM, Office of the Attorney General, St. David’s HealthCare, Teach for America, the FBI, Consulate General of Mexico, Deloitte and other notable organizations. Two signature events are the Fall Internship Fair and the Spring Job and Internship Fair that attract more than 100 employers to campus.

St. Edward’s University offers unique program options in Angers, France where students have the opportunity to cultivate their English language skills and receive an introduction to American teaching styles prior to beginning their second year at St. Edward’s’ home campus in Austin, Texas. Angers, located in the heart of Loire Valley on the banks of the Maine River, is about 300km southwest of Paris and serves as a cultural and agricultural hub where students can visit several of France’s most famous chateaux and wander through beautiful, meticulously landscaped parks

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Recently named one of the top five “Up-and-Coming Universities” in the Western Region by U.S. News & World Report, renowned among the U.S.’s best Catholic colleges, and consistently recognized as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, St. Edward’s University stands distinctively as a top liberal arts institution. St. Edward’s is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the university’s commitment to students and faculty has deservedly placed St. Edward’s University in the national spotlight.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Small-sized four-year US private liberal arts college

Founded: 1885


International Student Population: 282

Location in the city: Campus life at St. Edward’s is referred to as “life on the hilltop.” Perched on a hill just south of downtown Austin, St. Edward’s has a commanding view of the capital city’s skyline with easy access to Lady Bird Lake, downtown, local parks, eateries, and much more.

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Did YouKnow?

Social justice is part of St. Edward’s founding mission as a Catholic university: last year students here contributed over 75,000 hours to community service projects.

Austin is considered the Live Music Capital of the World and is home to South by Southwest (“SXSW”), the world’s largest annual music, film and interactive media festival.

St. Edward’s is known for providing undergrads with research opportunities usually reserved for graduate students.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following undergraduate degree programs. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

Undergraduate School of Behavioral & Social SciencesCriminal JusticeCriminologyEnvironmental Science and PolicyForensic ScienceGlobal StudiesHistoryLatin American StudiesPolitical SciencePsychologySocial WorkSociology

School of EducationArt (EC–12)Biology (8–12 Life Sciences)Chemistry (8–12)English Language Arts and Reading (4–8)English Language Arts and Reading (8–12)English Language Arts and Reading (EC–6)History (8–12)KinesiologyKinesiology (Athletic Training)Kinesiology (EC–12 Physical Education)Kinesiology (Pre-Physical Therapy)Mathematics (4–8)Mathematics (8–12)Social Studies (4–8)Spanish (EC–12)Spanish Language Arts and Reading (EC–6 Bilingual)Theater Arts (EC–12)

School of HumanitiesActingArtCatholic StudiesCommunicationEnglish LiteratureEnglish Writing and Rhetoric

FrenchGraphic DesignInteractive Games StudiesLiberal StudiesPhilosophyPhotocommunicationsReligious and Theological StudiesSpanishTheater Arts

School of Management & BusinessAccountingAccounting Information TechnologyBusiness AdministrationDigital Media ManagementEconomicsEntrepreneurshipEuropean BusinessFinanceInteractive Games ManagementInternational BusinessManagementMarketing

School of Natural SciencesBiochemistryBioinformaticsBiologyChemistryClinical Laboratory ScienceComputer Information ScienceComputer ScienceEnvironmental ChemistryForensic ChemistryMathematics


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Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, United States

Overview of the city:COOKEVILLE (POPULATION: 106,042)Cookeville, recognized as Tennessee’s greatest micropolitan area, is a small city which functions as significant economic hub and offers the best of both rural and urban living. The city is situated near scenic state parks like Burgess Falls and Fall Creek Falls and only an hour from three of Tennessee’s biggest metro areas - Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The Cookeville region also has one of the lowest costs of living, one of the lowest crime rates in the USA, and mild temperatures year round, allowing students to truly take advantage of all the area has to offer.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSTTU’s Office of Career Services is designed to assist students with developing a college to career plan resulting in a full-time position or graduate school acceptance following graduation. International students can receive assistance with Internship and Co-op programs during their studies, which integrate formal classroom study with off-campus work experience. TTU grads have gone on to find jobs in some of the world’s leading companies, such as: Rolls Royce, Volkswagon, Toshiba, Bridgestone/Firestone, Amazon.com, FedEx, GE, Honda, Boeing, Toyota, Jack Daniels, and Walmart.

Want to check out TTU prior to enrolling as a degree-seeking student? Through TTU’s Visiting International Program, university students from abroad are able to enroll in courses at Tennessee Tech for one semester or academic year for the cost of in-state tuition. Students must provide a letter of good standing and document from their school that the courses will transfer in order to participate in the program.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS A university that the Princeton Review consistently calls one of the best in the Southeast, Tennessee Tech, as it’s popularly known, offers students the true college experience. Ranked 15th Best Public School in the nation and 39th best in the South by US News & World Report, TTU is committed to the life-long success of students through high-quality instruction and learning experiences. As a comprehensive university, Tennessee Tech offers more than 40 bachelors and 23 graduate degree programs, all of which are fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized, four-year US public technological university

Founded: 1915


Location in the city: Just north of downtown Cookeville in the Upper Cumberland area

HOUSING OPTIONS



• Learning Villages



Did YouKnow?

The “TTU Tech Buddy” program pairs U.S. or returning international Tech students with new international students to help them integrate into American life while making new friends and sharing their own cultures.

According to US News and World Report magazine, TTU students graduate with the lightest debt load in their region.

Several Tech programs, including Civil, Electrical, Chemical, and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Chemistry offer a “Fast Track” option which allows the completion of a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a total of 5 years.



Graduate College of Arts and SciencesBiology with choice of following emphases:

• Fisheries Management• General

ChemistryEnglishEnvironmental Sciences, doctorate, with choice of following emphases:

• Biology• Chemistry

Mathematics with choice of emphasis in Applied Mathematics

College of BusinessBusiness Administration with choice of following emphases:

• Accounting• Finance• General Management• Human Resource Management• International Business• Management Information Systems• Risk Management and Insurance

College of EducationCurriculum and Instruction with choice of following emphases:

• Curriculum• Early Childhood Education• Educational Technology• Elementary Education• Library Science• Music• Reading• Secondary Education• Special Education

Educational Psychology & Counselor Education with choice of following emphases:• Agency Counseling• Case Management and Supervision• Educational Psychology• Mental Health Counseling• School Counseling Pre K-12• School Psychology

Exceptional Learning, doctorate, with choice of following emphases• Applied Behavior Analysis• Literacy• Programming Planning and Evaluation• STEM Education

Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness with choice of following emphases:

• Adapted Physical Education• Elementary & Middle School Physical Education• Lifetime Wellness

Instructional Leadership

College of EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil Engineering with choice of following emphases:

• Environmental Engineering• Structural Engineering• Transportation Engineering

Computer Science with choice of following emphases:• Computer Software & Scientific Applications• Internet-Based Computing

Electrical and Computer Engineering with choice of following emphases:• Communications Theory & Electronics• Computers & Digital Systems• Electromagnetic Fields & Physical Electronics• Networks & Control Systems• Nuclear Systems• Power Systems & Energy Conversion

Engineering, doctorateMechanical Engineering with choice of following emphases:

• Acoustics• Control Systems• Design/Mechanical Systems• Materials• Thermal Science/Systems

Undergraduate College of Agricultural and Human Sciences Agriculture with choice of following emphases:

• Agribusiness Management• Agricultural Communications• Agricultural Education• Agricultural Engineering Technology• Agritourism• Agronomy & Soils• Animal Science & Pre-Veterinary Medicine• Environmental Agriscience• Horticulture• Nursery & Landscape Management• Turfgrass Management

Human Ecology, with choice of following emphases:• Child Development & Family Relations (non-licensure)• Child Development & Family Relations: Child Life• Family & Consumer Sciences Education• Food, Nutrition & Dietetics• Housing & Design• Merchandising & Design

College of Arts and Sciences Biology with choice of following emphases:

• Cellular & Molecular Biology• Environmental Biology• Health Sciences

Chemistry with choice of following emphases:• Applied Chemistry• Biochemistry• Pure Chemistry

Communication with choice of following emphases:• Journalism - News Editorial• Journalism - Public Relations• Speech Communication

English with choice of following emphases:• Dramatic Arts• Literature• Professional Communication• Writing/Language/Genre

Environmental and Sustainability Studies with choice of following emphases:• Environment, Culture and Society• Environmental Science• Environmental Technology

Foreign Language with choice of following emphases:• French• German• Spanish


Geosciences with choice of following emphases• Environmental Geology• Geographical Information Systems• Geography• Geology

HistoryMathematicsPhysics with choice of following emphases:

• Applied Physics• Traditional Physics

Political Science with choice of following emphases:• International Relations and Comparative Government• Legal Studies

Pre-Professional Studies with choice of following emphases:• Pre-Dental Hygiene• Pre-Dentistry• Pre-Health Information Management• Pre-Medical Technology• Pre-Medicine• Pre-Occupational Therapy• Pre-Optometry• Pre-Pharmacy• Pre-Physical Therapy

Psychology

Sociology with following choice of emphases:• Criminal Justice• Social Work

Wildlife & Fisheries Science with choice of following emphases:• Conservation Biology• Fisheries Science• Wildlife Science

College of Business Accounting

Business Management with choice of following emphases:• General Management• Human Resource Management• Management Information Systems• Production & Operations Management

EconomicsFinanceInternational Business & CulturesMarketing

College of Education Child & Family Studies, Early Childhood Education/Special Education, PRE K-3

Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness with choice of following emphases:

• Coaching and Sport Administration• Fitness and Wellness• Licensure (K-12)• Pre-Occupational Therapy• Pre-Physical Therapy

Multidisciplinary Studies with choice of following emphases:• Elementary Education (K-6)• English as a Second Language (Pre K-12)• General Concentration (Non-Licensure)• Middle School (4-8)

Secondary Education with choice of following emphases:• English• French• German• Mathematics• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space Science)• Social Studies (History, Economics, Geography, Political Science)• Spanish• Speech Communication & Theatre

Special Education with choice of following emphases:• Comprehensive Program (K-12)• Modified Program (K-12)

College of EngineeringChemical Engineering with choice of emphasis in Bio-Molecular EngineeringCivil Engineering with choice of following emphases:

• Environmental Engineering• Structural Engineering• Structural Mechanics• Transportation Engineering• Computer Engineering

Computer Science with choice of following emphases:• Information Technology• Software and Scientific Applications

Electrical Engineering with choice of following emphases:• Circuits and Signal Processing• Computers and Digital Systems• Control Systems• Mechatronics• Physical Phenomena• Power Systems and Energy Conversion• Telecommunications

Engineering TechnologyIndustrial TechnologyInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical Engineering with choice of following emphases:

• Energy Systems• Mechanical Systems• Mechatronics

Pre-Professional StudiesPre-Dental Hygiene

Pre-Dentistry

Pre-Health Information Management

Pre-Medical Technology

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Physical Therapy



From the quiet trickle of a mountain stream to the low roar of sparkling cascades, Tennessee is flowing with picturesque waterfalls. From the more popular, easily accessible falls, to the remote, impressive cataracts that reward a strenuous hike, visitors cannot help but fall in love with Tennessee’s plethora of picturesque waterfalls and grottos.

Visit Fall Creek Falls, the largest waterfall east of the Mississippi, or hike into the Smokies and feel the mist of beautiful Abrams Falls. Watch water pour over rock outcroppings at the impressive Ramsey Cascades, or visit Cane Creek Falls and see water plummet more than 125 feet into Cane Creek Gorge. Visit some of the better-known falls, or set out to discover some of the lesser known. Either way, it will be a trip well worthy of a camera.

Burgess Falls, one of the first Natural Areas, is on Tennessee’s Eastern Highland Rim and is noted for its scenic splendor. Sheer bluffs, narrow ridges, rolling water and abundant mixed forest, characterize this area. The 250-foot drop in the Falling Water River creates stunning scenery and overlooks and numerous waterfalls, a combined 300 feet in elevation. The park is home to over 300 species of trees and plants and an abundance of wildlife. A Native Butterfly Garden is located adjacent to the upper parking lot.

In the Eastern part of the Tennessee, Cane Creek Falls is the largest by volume of the many waterfalls in Fall Creek Falls State Park. The falls are easily seen from a pair of overlooks, but the best reviews require an exciting descent down the cable trail. Cane Creek Falls is located in Fall Creek Falls State Park. The park is named for the much higher Fall Creek Falls, but the much more voluminous Cane Creek is responsible for carving the impressive gorge that is responsible for all the other falls.

The falls can be viewed from two overlooks. One is very close to the Visitor center parking area, but the view is not very good. A better view can be had if you cross the swinging bridge above Cane Creek Cascades, and head up the trail towards Fall Creek Falls. From here you can also see Rockhouse Falls, which is adjacent to Cane Creek Falls.

A paradise of more than 20,000 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation areas in America. Laced with cascades, gorges, waterfalls, streams and lush stands of virgin hardwood timber, the park beckons those who enjoy nature at her finest. While Fall Creek Falls, at 256 feet, is the highest waterfall in the eastern United States, other waterfalls in the park are Piney, Cane Creek Falls and Cane Creek Cascades.

The oak and hickory forest that covers most of the park gives way to tulip poplar and hemlock forest in the gorges. The plants and animals of the moist, protected gorges are not unlike the species found in southern Canada. Mountain laurel and rhododendron are abundant throughout the park, as are other plants and animals.

With its many amenities, including a Park Inn with 145 guest rooms and 5000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, 30 cabins and villas, 228 campsites, 2 group camps, a challenging 18-hole golf course and a gorgeous panoramic natural setting, it is little wonder that Southern Living magazine readers voted Fall Creek Falls the best state park in the Southeastern United States.

Cookeville

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Texas Wesleyan Universitydallas-Fort Worth, United States

Overview of the city:DALLAS-FORT WORTH (POPULATION: 6,145,037)Dallas and Fort Worth, separated by 30 miles of suburbs, serve as a cultural gateway into the American West. Technically two separate cities, the growing populations of both have begun to merge together into a sweltering mix of Texas tradition and modern glamour. Both cities have blossomed into sophisticated, cultural centers that celebrate an authentic Western heritage while embracing the 21st century with a vibrant nightlife and a wealth of activities that will appeal to “cowboys” and urbanites alike. You can relive the Old West in the Fort Worth Stockyards, explore an incredible variety of museums and cultural attractions, shop and dine in Sundance Square, visit Dallas’ famous fair park, experience the thrills of NASCAR, and a whole lot more. From culture to cowboys, from fashionable boutiques to authentic Texas barbecue, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers visitors an alluring array of choices every single day of the year.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSWesleyan offers a developmental education program to support students needing to improve their math or reading skills, as well as an intensive English language program that allows students below the language proficiency requirement to gain the necessary level while on campus. The program is also ideal for all students hoping to improve their English skills.

Internship opportunities are coordinated for Wesleyan students through their academic departments as graded academic experiences in a chosen career field. “Externships” are also available through the School of Law, enabling students to work with practicing attorneys for academic credit and providing supervision for practice in trial and appellate courts, federal and state government entities and public interest organizations.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Texas Wesleyan, ranked in the #1 tier of regional universities by the U.S. News & World Report, is a United Methodist institution with a tradition in the liberal arts and sciences with professional and career preparation. Academic areas include the arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and law. The average class size is 14 students, resulting in personalized attention from a teaching-focused faculty. Wesleyan is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to deliver a quality undergraduate and graduate curriculum to a diverse student body.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Small-sized, private, coeducational US liberal arts university

Founded: 1890

Total Student Population: 3,181International Student Population: 350, representing over 30 countries

Location in the city: Safe, quiet campus in the Polytechnic Heights neighborhood on the eastside of downtown Fort Worth.

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Did YouKnow?

The city of Fort Worth contains over 1000 natural gas wells tapping the Barnett Shale.

The Metroplex, as it is referred to by locals of the huge Dallas-Forth Worth area, is the largest land-locked metropolitan area in the U.S. and serves as the economic and cultural hub of North Texas.

The majority of students receive financial aid -- 99% of entering undergrads receive scholarships and/or grants and 80% of all Texas Wesleyan international undergraduates receive scholarships!



Graduate School of BusinessBusiness Administration

School of EducationEducation, doctorate availableMarriage & Family TherapyProfessional CounselingSchool Counseling

School of LawJuris Doctor

Nurse AnesthesiaHealth ScienceNurse AnesthesiaNurse Anesthesia Practice, doctorate

Undergraduate School of Arts and LettersEnglish with choice of following emphases:

• Literature• Secondary Certification• Writing

Liberal Studies

Mass Communications with choice of following emphases:• Advertising/Public Relations• Journalism• Radio Television

Religion with choice of following emphases:• Christian Education• Comparative• Pre-Seminary

Spanish with optional emphasis in Secondary CertificationTheatre Arts

School of Natural and Social SciencesBiochemistry with choice of emphasis in Health ScienceBiology with optional emphasis in Secondary Life Science Certification

Chemistry with choice of following emphases:• Dental• Teaching

Computer ScienceCriminal JusticeHistory with optional emphasis in Secondary CertificationMathematics with optional emphasis in Secondary CertificationParalegalPolitical Science with optional emphasis in Pre-Law EmphasisPsychologySociology with optional emphasis in Criminal Justice

School of BusinessAccountingFinanceFraud AccountingGeneral BusinessManagementMarketingProject Management

School of EducationAthletic TrainingEarly Childhood - 6th Grade with optional emphasis in BilingualExercise Science


Fort Worth

The romantic mystique of the American cowboy has been popularized in thousands of films throughout the years. There’s something lonesome, rugged, bold, natural, and

adventurous about these legends of the Wild West that still fascinates us today. For over a hundred years, people from around the world have been drawn to Fort Worth, Texas to get a sense of what cowboy life and culture is really like. The place they go is the Fort Worth Stockyards where cattle driving meets bull riding, where juicy Texas barbecue is just an appetizer for good old-fashioned country western dancing, and where formal dress means a cowboy hat, leather belt, and a pair of boots.

As the second biggest state in the U.S., Texas has a lot of land, cattle, and a long history of cowboy culture. These horse-riding, lasso-roping people embody the idea of true freedom and invoke passion deep within the soul that longs for some sort of detachment from the modern technological world and a deeper connection with the natural countryside. As sharp as a cactus and as tough as a longhorn, Texas folk have always embraced cowboys and the cultural heritage they share with this great state. That’s why the Stockyards, a traditional cowboy hangout, are so important to the city of Fort Worth and popular with travelers and locals alike from around the world.

For any man or woman looking for an authentic Texas goodtime down at the Stockyards, it’s imperative that they know how to spot a real cowboy hat. Now a real cowboy hat is a wide-brimmed, high-crowned hat typically made out of leather, felt or straw. Most important is that a cowboy hat does what it’s designed for, and that is to keep the sun and rain out of your face, keep sweat from rolling in your eyes, and be a best friend and possible head rest if you’re ever out on the range some night with only the stars overhead.

In front of every cowboy hat, you’ll find a plate of barbecue. Barbecue is a way of cooking meat traditional to the American south. Texas barbecue, as anyone at the Stockyards will tell you, is the best in the world! There are lots of different styles, methods and traditions of barbecuing in the Lone Star State, but at the Fort Worth Stockyards, you can guarantee there’s going to be beef, and it’s going to be delicious. The Fort Worth Stockyards are a great experience for any international student looking for a little Texas country music and dancing, horse and bull riding cowboys and cowgirls, a great meal, and an unforgettable taste of the “City of Cowboys and Culture.”

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Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland

Overview of the city:EDINBURGH (POPULATION: 495,360)A hub for trade, tourism and talent from time immemorial, Edinburgh combines a storied past with a youthful vibrancy that make it one of the world’s most popular student destinations as evidenced by the city’s largely student population. Edinburgh boasts more than 400 pubs as well as galleries, museums and shops galore. Its Old and New Towns are both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the Royal Mile, with its grandiose architecture and quaint medieval feel, ranks among Europe’s best-loved streets. Lovers of nature will find that the charms of the Scottish countryside, with its castles, heaths and highlands, are only a short bus or train ride from the city.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSAs a world leader in developing links between business and academia, Heriot-Watt enjoys extremely strong ties to local industry and some international students may expect to be placed in an internship, depending on field of study. Thanks to the work of the Heriot-Watt Career Center, 92% of university graduates find full-time employment within six months of graduation.

International students are sure to benefit from Heriot-Watt’s comprehensive English language programs, which support students in developing and improving both English language and academic study skills before embarking on a degree program. A flexible range of Academic English Programs are available, both in terms of program length and language level, for international students who intend to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Heriot-Watt University.

HOUSING OPTIONS


• Off-Campus Apartments



UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Voted #1 in 2013 in the United Kingdom and Scotland for student experience, and named Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year for two years running, Heriot-Watt University is well-loved by students and academia alike. Thanks to the university’s dedication to consistently delivering excellent facilities, teaching, and support services, Heriot-Watt has also been recognized for the employability of its graduates and strength of its academic programs. The university is ranked in the top 5% of universities worldwide and specializes in subjects across science, technology, engineering, business and design, with a particular focus on developing solutions to critical global issues.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized leading public research university in the UK

Founded: 1821

Total Student Population: 11,000 (8,500 in Scotland and 2,500 in Dubai)International Student Population: 2,742

Location in the city: A secluded, green, American-style campus in Riccarton in South West Edinburgh on 380 acres of parkland. Certain courses are offered in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia.

Did YouKnow?

Heriot Watt has its own shield, tartan and pipe band, and is home to the UK’s oldest alumni association, the Watt Club.

Heriot Watt has the largest percentage of international student intake in Scotland.

In 2006, Heriot-Watt became the first institution outside of the UAE to establish a satellite campus in Dubai’s International Academic City, where students are able to participate in many of HW’s undergraduate and graduate programs.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

Graduate School of the Built Environment

Institute for Housing, Urban and Real Estate ResearchReal Estate (various specialisms)Research in the Built EnvironmentUrban Studies

Institute for Infrastructure and EnvironmentCivil Engineering and Construction ManagementStructural and Foundation EngineeringWater Resources

Institute for Building and Urban DesignArchitectural Engineering Carbon Management in the Built EnvironmentConstruction Project ManagementQuantity SurveyingSustainable Community DesignSustainable Urban ManagementUrban and Regional Planning

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Chemical EngineeringCatalytic Reaction EngineeringLife Science Engineering and BioprocessingMolecular and Interface EngineeringMultiphase Process EngineeringOffshore Oil and Gas ProcessingParticle TechnologySustainability Engineering

ChemistryBiomimetic and Medicinal Organic ChemistryChemical Dynamics, Photochemistry and Applied SpectroscopyInorganic Chemical Synthesis and ComputationMaterials for Sustainable and Renewable EnergiesSynthesis and Properties of New MaterialsTheory, Modeling and Simulation

Electrical, Electronic and Computing EngineeringElectrical Energy and PowerEmbedded SystemsIntelligent Systems and RoboticsMicroSystems EngineeringMobile CommunicationsOcean SystemsRenewable Energy and Distributed GenerationRF/Microwave EngineeringRobotics, Autonomous and Interactive SystemsSignal and Image Processing

Mechanical EngineeringDesign, Manufacture and RoboticsEnergyEnergy Technology, Heat Transfer and Fluid MechanicsMultidisciplinary Activity in Microsystems and PackagingOptical EngineeringPerformance Enhancement of PhotovoltaicsRenewable Energy EngineeringSurfaces, Materials and Monitoring

PhysicsAdaptive Optics and Wavefront MetrologyApplied Non-Linear Dynamics and Chaos in Lasers and Optical Devices Cold Molecules and Atoms in Novel Optical FieldsDiffractive and Micro-Optics ResearchHigh Power Laser Applications High Power Solid-State Laser Photonics II-VI Quantum Dots II-VI Semiconductor GrowthII-VI Spintronics Large Gain and Broadband EDWAS for Metro LAN LEDs and Photodiodes Life-Physical Sciences Interface Theme Materials and Plasmas Nano-Optics Non-Linearities (various specialisms) Optical Fibre Sensors Optical Instrumentation Optoelectronics in Computing Optoelectronics in IT Photonics with optional emphasis in Optoelectronic DevicesQuantum Information Theory Quantum Key Distribution Quantum Optics and Cold Atoms Semiconductor Theory Group Space-Time Transformation-Optics Superconductivity, Gravitation and Vacuum Energy Supercontinuum Generation - The White Light Laser Three-Dimensional Imaging Time-Of-Flight Ranging/Imaging Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Microscopy Ultrafast Optics

Institute for System Level IntegrationEngineering, DoctorateSystem Level Integration and System-On-Chip Themes

Institute of Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum EngineeringDrilling and ProductionEmerging Research Topics Fundamentals of Flow in Porous Media Hydrates Hydrocarbon Recovery Mechanisms Production Chemistry Reservoir Description and Simulation Reservoir Fluids Reservoir Geophysics Rock Mechanics/Rock Physics

Energy and RenewablesInternational Centre for Island Technology, OrkneyMarine Renewable EnergyMarine Resource Management (MRM)Renewable Energy Development (RED)


School of Life Sciences

Life SciencesApplied PsychologyBiotechnologyBrewing and DistillingBusiness PsychologyCentre for Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology Cereal Science Climate Change (various specialisms)Engineering Psychology with ErgonomicsEnvironmental Analysis and AssessmentEstuary and Coastal Geosciences Food and Beverage ScienceFood and Nutrition Food Science, Safety and HealthHealth and Exercise Marine Biodiversity and BiotechnologyMarine Resource Development and ProtectionMarine Spatial PlanningMarine Technology Educational Consortium Microbial Physiology Nano-Safety Research Oilfield Chemistry Yeast

School of Management and Languages

Accountancy and FinanceAccountancyFinance Finance and ManagementInternational Accounting and FinanceInternational Accounting and ManagementInvestment Management

Business ManagementCreativity, Sustainability & Enterprise International Business Management (various specialisms)International Marketing with optional emphasis in FashionLogistics and Supply Chain ManagementMaritime Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementResearch Methods in the Social SciencesRetail Excellence Strategic Change Management, ExecutiveStrategic Project Management, General or ExecutiveWork and Wellbeing

EconomicsEconomics

Languages and Intercultural StudiesEuropean and International Cultures and SocietiesInternational Management & Business CommunicationTranslating and Conference Interpreting (various specialisms)Translation and Computer-Assisted Translation Tools (various specialisms)Translation and Interpreting

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Actuarial Mathematics and StatisticsActuarial and Financial Mathematics Actuarial ManagementActuarial ScienceFinancial MathematicsProbability and Statistics Quantitative Financial Risk Management

Computer ScienceAdvanced Computer Science Advanced Internet Applications Affective Autonomous Agents Artificial IntelligenceBiologically-Inspired Computing Computational BiologyComputer Games and Interactive Narrative Computer Systems ManagementCreative Software SystemsDependable Computing and Foundations Information Technology (various specialisms)Intelligent Systems Laboratory Parallel and Distributed Systems Pervasive and Ubiquitous ComputingSoftware Engineering

MathematicsAlgebra Applied Mathematical Sciences (various specialisms)Analysis Computational MathematicsDifferential Equations Fluid Mechanics Mathematical Biology Mathematical Physics Mathematical SciencesMechanics Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computation Pure Mathematics

School of Textiles and Design

Textiles and DesignColour Science and Technology (Scottish Borders)Fashion & Textiles (various specialisms - Scottish Borders) Practice-Based Design (Scottish Borders)Textile Design and Clothing Manufacture (Scottish Borders)Textile Science and Technology (Scottish Borders)


Undergraduate School of the Built Environment

Architectural EngineeringArchitectural Engineering

Civil Engineering and Structural EngineeringCivil Engineering with optional emphasis in International Studies Structural Engineering (various specialisms)

Construction Management and SurveyingConstruction Project ManagementQuantity Surveying

Urban StudiesPlanning and Property Development

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering (various specialisms)

ChemistryChemistry (various specialisms)

Combined StudiesCombined Studies

Electrical, Electronic and Computing EngineeringComputing and ElectronicsElectrical and Electronic Engineering

EngineeringEngineering

Mechanical EngineeringAutomotive Engineering Mechanical Engineering with optional emphasis in Energy Engineering Robotics and Cybertronics

PhysicsChemical PhysicsComputational PhysicsEnergy Science and Technology Engineering Physics Mathematical PhysicsNanosciencePhotonics and Lasers Physics (various specialisms)

School of Life Sciences

BiologyBiological Sciences (various specialisms)Brewing and Distilling Marine Biology

PsychologyPsychology (various specialisms)

School of Management and Languages

Accountancy and FinanceAccountancy and Business Law Accountancy and Finance Business and Finance Finance and Business Law

Borders Business ProgrammeBusiness Management with optional emphasis in Industrial Experience

Business ManagementBusiness AdministrationBusiness Management (various specialisms)International Business Management

EconomicsEconomics (various specialisms)

Languages and Intercultural StudiesApplied Languages and Translating (various specialisms) Languages: Interpreting and Translating (various specialisms)British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies)French and Applied Language StudiesGerman and Applied Language StudiesSpanish and Applied Language StudiesInternational Business Management and Languages (various specialisms)

School of Mathematical and Computer Science

Actuarial Mathematics and StatisticsActuarial ScienceFinancial MathematicsStatistical Modeling

Computer ScienceComputer Science (various specialisms)Computer Systems Information Systems (various specialisms)Software Engineering

MathematicsMathematical, Statistical and Actuarial SciencesMathematics (various specialisms)

School of Textiles and Design

Textiles and DesignDesign for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art - Scottish Borders) Fashion (various specialisms - Scottish Borders)Interior Design (Scottish Borders)



University of ReadingReading, united kingdom

Overview of the city:READING (POPULATION: 232,662)At the heart of the lush Thames Valley, pleasantly situated amid green rolling hills across the Thames and Kennet rivers, Reading is a vibrant modern town that preserves the more picturesque elements of its history: thatched cottages, local pubs, and Victorian gardens. Reading’s cityscape features streets where traditional red brick buildings mix freely with sleek, commercial glass and concrete architecture. Reading is a community rich in culture with numerous music and art festivals as well as a thriving theater scene. Located only 30 minutes from Central London by train and surrounded by quaint small towns and villages, Reading provides a great blend of small town convenience living with easy access to the big city.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSThe Pre-sessional Programme at the University of Reading combines academic English and study skills preparation to help you meet your academic English language requirements for your chosen course of study. The Programme offers various sessions throughout the year, each of which focuses on speaking, reading, writing and listening.

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the University of Reading is an intensive, one-year access course with a long established reputation for academic excellence and student support. The course has been especially designed for international students without British A level qualifications or the equivalent. The IFP will provide you with the academic training, language and study skills to start your undergraduate studies with knowledge and confidence and will prepare you for undergraduate study.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and named as one of the UK’s 20 most research-intensive universities, Reading is a global university that enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. The University is home to several centers of excellence and conducts world-class research across a broad range of disciplines, with over 87% of the university’s research categorized as having international standing. Reading is fully accredited and recognized by the UK Department for Innovation, Universities, and Skills. For its outstanding achievement in overseas matters, the University of Reading was the first university to win the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement in 1989. The University was also awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education four times (1998, 2006, 2009 and 2011).

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized, traditional leading public research university

Founded: 1892

Total Student Population: 17,040International Student Population: 6,402

Location in the city: Spread over three campuses including the main Whiteknights campus, once a medieval manor estate on 320 acres of landscaped parkland, and two additional campuses at Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames and London Road.

HOUSING OPTIONS





photo: Juan J. Martinez

Did YouKnow?

A new £11 million purpose-built home for film, theatre and television opened in the centre of Reading’s Whiteknights campus in Spring 2011.

The University of Reading is one of the few global business schools to hold triple accredited status (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB), sometimes called “the Triple Crown” of business accreditation.

Reading’s main campus includes a woodland area, known as The Wilderness, designated as a Wildlife Heritage Site and which includes many exotic waterfowl and champion trees not found elsewhere in the United Kingdom.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following sampling of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Programs other than those included in the list below are available. Please contact AGU for details.

Graduate Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesApplied LinguisticsArtClassicsDesignEducationEnglish Language (various specialisms)Film, Theatre & TelevisionFine ArtHistory (various specialisms)International RelationsLaw LLMMedieval StudiesModern Language and Culture Studies (various specialisms)PhilosophyPoliticsPsychologySpeech and Language TherapyTeacher TrainingTheatre Arts

Faculty of Life SciencesBiologyBiochemistryChemistryFood Economics and MarketingFood Science (various specialisms)MicrobiologyNutritionPharmacyPlant SciencesPsychologySoil ScienceZoology

Faculty of ScienceArtificial IntelligenceApplied StatisticsArchaeologyComputer Science and Information SystemsConstruction Management and EngineeringCyberneticsElectronic EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceGeographyInformation TechnologyMathematicsMeteorologyMuseum StudiesRobotics

Henley Business SchoolAccountingBusinessEconomicsFinanceManagementMarketingPropertyReal Estate & PlanningSecurities

Undergraduate Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesArtApplied LinguisticsClassicsDesignEarly Modern StudiesEducationEnglish Language (various specialisms)European StudiesFilm, Theatre and TelevisionFine ArtHistory with choice of emphasis in Art and ArchitectureInternational RelationsLaw LLBModern Language and Culture Studies (various specialisms)PhilosophyPoliticsTeacher TrainingTypography and Graphic Communication

Faculty of Life SciencesAgricultureAnimal ScienceBiochemistryBiologyBiomedical SciencesChemistryFood Science and TechnologyGeography (various specialisms)MicrobiologyNutritionPharmacyPsychologyZoology

Faculty of ScienceAncient HistoryApplied Ecology and ConservationArchaeologyArtificial IntelligenceBuildingClinical Language ScienceComputer ScienceConstruction Management and EngineeringCyberneticsEcology and ConservationElectronic EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceInformation TechnologyMeteorologyMuseum StudiesRobotics

Henley Business SchoolAccountingBusinessEconomicsFinanceInternational Management and Business Administration (IMBA) with French, German, or ItalianInvestment BankingInvestment in Finance and PropertyMarketingManagementPropertyReal EstateSecurities



University of Roehamptonlondon, england

Overview of the city:LONDON (POPULATION: 6,234,887)London, perhaps the world’s most cosmopolitan city, may safely be regarded as the de facto world capital of culture and finance. It is no exaggeration to say that there is something for everyone here: world-class entertainment, iconic monuments, and global business headquarters bring visitors from literally everywhere, while dozens of ethnic enclaves and a profound immigrant influence have made London a patchwork of world cultures. And though you may catch a glimpse of royalty, don’t assume too quickly that all on offer here is for the upper classes: there is plenty to do even for the budget conscious, from discount pre-theatre to eclectic flea markets and free museums.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSRoehampton offers summer English courses that allow conditionally-admitted international students to meet the language requirement in time for the start of a degree in September. Courses feature 26 hours per week of English instruction over four, eight or twelve weeks, depending on the student’s placement level.

Foundation and Pre-Masters courses are available for students interested in combining in-depth subject-specific learning with study of English. The courses include exciting project-based learning, with activities such as trips to the BBC and the Tower of London as well as interactive classwork activities to develop academic English and subject knowledge.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized UK university comprised of four constituent colleges

Founded: 2004, with origins in the mid-19th century

Total Student Population: 9,000International Student Population: 900 from over 138 nationalities

Location in the city: Southwest London, just south of the River Thames and a quick train ride away from the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

HOUSING OPTIONS





UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS As London’s only campus university, Roehampton offers a distinctive collegiate experience, ensuring students have a first rate academic and social experience – one that helps them reach their full potential and become responsible, confident citizens. Students rave about the stunning 54-acre campus 6 miles from London’s West End and, uniquely, enjoy having a say in how the university is run through the Student Partnership. Roehampton has a strong academic history dating from the 1840s, being one of the first higher education institutions to admit women. Today, 78% of research conducted has international standing, and Roehampton guarantees its students high levels of contact with researchers working at the cutting edge of their subject areas. Roehampton is the top new London university for graduate employment, and in its latest annual University Guide, the Sunday Times named Roehampton as the UK’s Best University for Student Retention.

Did YouKnow?

The Sacred Heart Scholarship, covering all tuition and fees, is awarded to the Roehampton postgraduate student most likely to make an exemplary contribution to community service and international understanding upon graduation.

Roehampton’s Chancellor, John Simpson, is also the BBC’s World Affairs Editor and has interviewed controversial world leaders including Saddam Hussein, Osama Bin Laden, Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, Yasser Arafat, and Colonel Gadhaffi.

Roehampton is the only university with a traditional campus in all of London.



Graduate Business SchoolBusiness AdministrationInternational Management (various specialisms)International Supply Chain ManagementMarketing

Department of DanceBallet StudiesChoreography with optional emphasis in PerformanceChoreomundus: Dance Knowledge, Practice and HeritageCommunity DanceDance AnthropologyDance StudiesGlobal Dance: Politics, Identities and InstitutionsSouth Asian Dance StudiesTeaching Dance: Science and Art

Drama, Theatre and PerformancePerformance and Creative Research

Department of EducationApplied Music Studies (Education)Art, Craft & Design EducationEarly Childhood StudiesEducationEducation Leadership and ManagementEnglish EducationErasmus Mundus Special and Inclusive EducationPGCE PrimaryPGCE SecondarySocial Research MethodsSpecial and Inclusive Education

Department of HumanitiesChristian MinistryContemporary CatholicismHistorical ResearchReligion and GenderTheology and Religious Studies

Department of Life SciencesBiomechanicsClinical NeuroscienceClinical NutritionHealth SciencesObesity: Risks and PreventionPrimate Biology, Behaviour and ConservationSport and Exercise PhysiologySport and Exercise ScienceSport PsychologyStress and Health

Department of Media Culture and LanguageAudiovisual TranslationDocumentaryMedia, Culture and IdentitySpecialised Translation

Department of PsychologyApplied Music Studies (Psychology)Applied Psychological ResearchArt PsychotherapyAttachment StudiesCounselling and PsychotherapyCounselling PsychologyDance Movement PsychotherapyDramatherapy

Integrative Counselling and PsychotherapyMusic TherapyPlay Therapy

Department of Social SciencesHuman Rights with optional emphasis in International Relations

Undergraduate Business SchoolBusiness Management (various specialisms)Human Resource ManagementInternational BusinessMarketing with optional emphasis in Multimedia

Department of DanceDance Studies

Department of Drama, Theatre and PerformanceDrama, Theatre and Performance

Department of EducationEarly Childhood StudiesEducationPrimary EducationSports Coaching PracticeSupporting Learning and Teaching

Department of English and Creative WritingCreative WritingEnglish Literature

Department of HumanitiesClassical CivilisationHistoryMinisterial TheologyPhilosophy

Department of Life SciencesAnthropologyBiological AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiomedical SciencesNutrition and HealthSocial AnthropologySports and Exercise SciencesSports Coaching PracticeSport PsychologyZoology

Department of Media Culture and LanguageEnglish as a Foreign LanguageEnglish Language and LinguisticsFilmFrenchJournalismMedia and CultureModern Languages with optional emphasis in TranslationPhotographySpanishTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Department of PsychologyCriminologyIntegrative CounsellingPsychology with optional emphasis in Counselling

Department of Social SciencesCriminologySociology



American University of RomeRome, Italy

Overview of the city:ROME (POPULATION: 2,761,477)Known as the Eternal City and the place where “all roads lead,” Rome’s dazzling artistic legacy of churches, museums, paintings, frescoes, catacombs and ruins - not to mention the glorious food! - make it a destination sought out by over 4 million tourists a year. But Rome is especially rewarding to the degree student for whom this ancient capital becomes an extension of the classroom, and AUR professors are known to take advantage of the school’s unique urban setting: where better to hear a lecture on ancient history than in front of the Coliseum and Arch of Constantine? Whether your interest is in history, archaeology, art or business, studying in Rome offers an unforgettable opportunity.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSInternships: AUR’s Internship and Career Program gives third and fourth-year students real-world experience related to their studies and future goals, enhancing the future marketability of graduates. Past students have interned at Associated Press, NATO Defense College, National Geographic, Italian Parliament, Vatican Museums, the US Embassy, Winter Olympics committee, and Fulbright Foundation.

AUR’s Intensive Academic English Language course is the ideal “bridge program” for students whose English language level is intermediate or upper-intermediate and need development in order to benefit from a full academic curriculum at the American University of Rome and elsewhere. Students will develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English. While attending the English course, as an option, students can also enroll in one 3-credit course in Italian studies, fine arts or math.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS The American University of Rome is one of the oldest degree-granting American universities in Italy, and is fully accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (USA). AUR is licensed by the State of Delaware Department of Education, registered as a legal entity with the Rome Tribunal and authorized to operate in Italy by the Ministry of Universities and Scientific and Technological Research. The AUR is a top-quality institution that represents the best of the American approach to education, boasting a student to teacher ratio of only 17:1 and students and faculty from around the world, the university embodies a warm, caring and personal environment that engenders cross-cultural understanding and respect for diversity.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Small-sized, US-style private undergraduate liberal arts and business school

Founded: 1969

Total Student Population: 500

International Student Population: The majority of students are from outside Italy, and the student body is drawn from over 40 countries.

Location in the city: The campus is located on top of the Janiculum, one of Rome’s highest hills, offering a spectacular view of the city.

HOUSING OPTIONS




Did YouKnow?

Since the mythical founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, were thought to have been suckled by a she-wolf, AUR takes the wolf as its official mascot.

Carciofi, or artichokes, are considered by many Romans to be the most typically Roman dish. Roman style artichokes are braised with olive oil, garlic and herbs and eaten whole.

The inspirations for AUR’s official school logois the stonework design of Michelangelo’s Campidoglio, only a short walk from campus.



Undergraduate Archaeology and Classics Archaeology and Classics with choice of following emphases:

• Cultural Heritage• Screen Media

Art HistoryArt History with Art Business

Business StudiesBusiness Administration with choice of following emphases:

• The Business of Art• Finance• Management• Marketing• Social Marketing

International Business, Associate of Applied Arts

Communication and EnglishCommunication with choice of following emphases:

• Intercultural Communications• Writing for the Media

Film and Digital Media with choice of following emphases:• Visual Media Production and Technology• Film and Digital Media Studies

Fine ArtsFine Arts

Interdisciplinary StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesLiberal Studies, Associate of Arts

International RelationsInternational Relations and Global Politics

Italian StudiesItalian Studies


Rome

15 TIPS FOR ETIQUETTE AND BEHAVIOR IN ITALY

1. When it comes to introductions in Italy, be sure to shake hands with a firm grip and make sure to introduce yourself to women and older people first.

2. It is considered inappropriate to call someone by their first name before being invited to do so.

3. When visiting a church in Italy, it is very important to be properly dressed. In many churches, it is taboo to wear things such as tank tops, shorts or sleeveless dresses.

4. Table manners are rather formal in Italy. It would be considered strange to share food from your plate.

5. When dining out, you must ask for the check rather than wait for the server to bring it to you. Servers will not bring you the check unless it is requested.

6. Flowers, chocolate and bottles of wine are all appropriate gifts for your host if you are invited to an Italian home. When it comes to flowers, steer clear of Chrysanthemums, red flowers, and yellow flowers. Chrysanthemums symbolize sorrow and mourning and are often used for funerals. Red flowers symbolize romance and secrecy, while yellow flowers indicate jealousy and anger. In addition, Italians pay a lot of attention to gifts and gifts of high quality are appreciated.

7. It is considered rude for anyone to sit down before they have been invited to do so.

8. It is very impolite to ask a woman her age in Italy.

9. Arriving on time is of importance in Italy, but is considered acceptable to arrive 5-15 minutes late for most invitations.

10. When going out somewhere in Italy, one should dress nicely. Dressing poorly or improperly is not well received.

11. One should only drink cappuccinos in the morning, while an espresso can be taken at any time. It also not common to get coffee or food “to go” in Italy.

12. It is not recommended to phone Italians between the hours of 2pm and 4pm as some people still participate in the traditional afternoon nap.

13. In a small or medium-sized shop, it is customary to greet the shopkeeper or staff upon entering.

14. Asking questions such as “what do you do?” are considered overly personal and rude. Sticking to topics such as food, wine, soccer, current events and music are preferred.

15. Making direct eye contact is very common in Italy and it is thought of as disrespectful to look away as it can convey a lack of interest.

American Business School Paris Paris, France


Overview of the city:PARIS (POPULATION: 12,089,098)Paris, with its elegant boulevards, legendary cuisine and urban chic, is virtually synonymous with art, culture and sophistication. Students opting to study business in the world’s most visited city will benefit from access to this renowned hub of international marketing and commerce, which alone accounts for more than a quarter of France’s GDP and is widely considered one of the main engines of the global economy. Draped in history, tradition, and culture, the “La Ville-Lumière” or City of Light, has charmed and inspired many notable figures such as Claude Monet, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Ernest Hemingway and Georgia O’Keefe. The Eiffel Tower, a relatively recent addition to a city that has been consistently inhabited for over two millennia, casts its latticework shadow over the Seine River. The imposing gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame, the lavish extravagance of French Baroque, and the posh fashion districts of contemporary Paris blend together into a rich cultural experience in one of the world’s most glamorous cities.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSThanks to partnerships with the prestigious grand école Science Po Aix, the American Business School of Paris is able to offer several unique MBA degrees that combine traditional business topics with geopolitics resulting in a dual degree: MBA in Geopolitics and a French “Master Pro” diploma.. Other unique programs at American Business School include the BBA with a luxury brand marketing focus.

Students holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from The American Business School Paris can also opt to complete an AACSB-accredited MBA at Rider University in the U.S. in just one year of further studies under preferential conditions of admission and financial terms.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS The American Business School of Paris, founded upon the US academic system and teaching style, is one of the few universities in France offering coursework entirely in English. The American Business School of Paris is proud of its unique status as a dually accredited institution, its degrees having been formally recognized both by the French Ministry of Labor and the US-based International Assembly for Higher Education Accreditation. As part of a conglomerate of schools with over 43,000 alumni working in marketing, sales and finance throughout the world under the Institut de Gestion Sociale (IGS), the American Business School of Paris prepares students for a wide range of possibilities and professions in the increasingly globalized business world of today.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Small-sized, US-style private teaching-oriented business school

Founded: 1985


Location in the city: Central Paris, near the Gare de l´Est train station in the 10th arrondissement

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays For Summer Courses May Be Available




Did YouKnow?

French, which you have the opportunity to learn during your time at The American Business School Paris, is the official language of both the United Nations and the Olympic Games.

The peasants’ famous storming of the Bastille prison-fortress that helped launch the French Revolution was largely symbolic? In fact, there were only seven prisoners being held there and thus subsequently liberated.

Over 50% of The American Business School Paris students come from abroad, and in all they represent 80 different nationalities.



Graduate BusinessBusiness Administration with choice of following emphases:

• Geopolitics (Paris/United States)• Geopolitics and International Investments• Geopolitics and International Business

Undergraduate BusinessBusiness Administration with choice of following emphases:

• International and Luxury Marketing• International Business• International Finance


Steeped in history, culture, and glamour, Paris has long inspired artists and intellectuals alike. Few cities can rival the City of Light’s reputation as a hub for fashion, gastronomy, and all

types of art.

The French are very proud when it comes to their cuisine. Amateurs and professionals flock to France, and particularly Paris, to study and experience food at its finest—gastronomie en France. La gastronomie can be traced throughout all other aspects of the French way of life and culture, too. Meals and meal-time, grocery shopping, tourism and more are all affected by this tradition—rich in more ways than one.

Along with food, language is arguably one of the most coveted and protects elements of the French culture. Though notoriously critical of foreign misuse of the French tongue, French people are normally delighted to converse with international students in the local language. To understand French attitudes toward language, it helps to know the immense emphasis placed on the preservation of the integrity of French, not just by the average French person but also by L’Academie française, the official body designated to monitor its usage and evolution.

The Seine River, which bisects Paris into its north (Right Bank or “Rive Droite”) and south (Left Bank or “Rive Gauche”) areas, is still regarded as emblematic of the city’s economy, politics, and art.

The two banks of the Seine each have distinct personalities- the spacious boulevards and formal buildings of the Right Bank and the cultural and intellectual reputation of the Left Bank- which contribute to the diversity of this magnificent city.

Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements, or districts, and each with a distinct character. The 1st is the “point zero” of Paris, where the city was founded, and is home to the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Tuileries gardens, the Prefecture, and much more. In the 3rd is the famed “Centre Pompidou”, just north of Hotel de Ville, found in the 4th district. The 5th, once the “academic soul” of Paris, is where the Sorbonne was founded. This is one of the most famous parts of Paris, and is widely known as the Latin Quarter. Just as the 5th is referred to as the Latin Quarter, the 6th arrondissement is known as “St Germain des-Pres”. It was once the hot-spot for writers, including Ernest Hemingway.

As one of the largest cities in Europe and the French capital, Paris is a political and economic hub, therefore a natural host for international residents, students and visitors alike. Studying at the American Business School Paris provides students with the wonderful opportunity to experience life in one of the world’s most fascinating and enchanting cities.

Paris


Universidad Antonio de NebrijaMadrid, Spain

Overview of the city:MADRID (POPULATION: 3,273,049)Madrid, literally and figuratively at the center of all things Spanish, is Spain’s capital and largest city. Those familiar with its sleek, modern infrastructure may be surprised at how well Madrid has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. It’s also considered one of the top European destinations for art lovers, given the dazzling collections of historical paintings in the three museums making up the Triángulo del arte (Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemisza), which receive more than five million visits per year. Others may be just as amazed by Madrid’s nightlife, which is perhaps equally famous given the locals penchant for getting by on little sleep.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSNebrija University is committed to promoting job placement and, in some cases, unpaid internships through the following strategic business partners: IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Amadeus IT Group, Repsol, NH Hoteles, Siemens and other notable organizations.

The Nebrija University is proud to announce a new oficial master’s, recognized and accredited at the Europe-wide level, and backed by its long tradition of excellence in the training of teachers: the master’s in Applied Linguistics and the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language aims to create expert teachers and researchers in the ever-expanding field of ELE, or Español como Lengua Extranjera. Its innovative blended learning approach has a proven track record, and the program welcomes a healthy mix of Spaniards and foreign students and teachers of Spanish.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Universidad Nebrija was recently named one of the ten best private universities in Spain by El Mundo, a leading national newspaper, as well as one of the five best in Spain for the study of advertising and communications. It is known for its innovative, forward-looking vision, its commitment to teaching excellence and its mission of “learn by doing.” The student to faculty ratio is an impressive 10:1. The main campus, in Madrid’s Dehesa de la Villa neighborhood, is beautifully set in a park of the same name, and is only a metro stop away from Madrid’s main public university district. The Berzosa campus is slightly further out from the city center and has a suburban feel. Aside from its excellence reputation for business and professional studies, Universidad Nebrija is also a leader in the fields of Spanish linguistics and the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Small-sized, private, independent university with a professional orientation and strong ties to Madrid business.

Founded: 1995

Total Student Population: 4,000 International Student Population: 500

Location in the city: Two campuses, one in the university area of Madrid and another in a natural park on the outskirts of the city.

HOUSING OPTIONS


• Residencias



Did YouKnow?

Antonio de Nebrija, namesake of the Nebrija University, published the first grammar of the Castilian Spanish language in 1492, the same year Columbus landed in the New World.

Though Madrid is situated at an altitude of 600 meters about sea level and lies over 300 kilometers from the sea, madrileños are rivaled only by the Japanese in per capita consumption of fish and seafood.

Nebrija is one of the few universities to offer a degree in executive coaching: not sports coaching, but helping entrepreneurs to realize their potential.



Graduate Arts and LettersApplied Linguistics and the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign LanguageBilingual Education for Primary and Secondary Schoolteachers

CommunicationsAdvertising (in conjunction with Tapsa)Communications, doctorateJournalism (in conjunction with Antena 3)Television Series Production (in conjunction with Globomedia)Marketing and Digital Advertising (in conjunction with Yahoo!)

Nebrija Business SchoolBusiness Administration, MBA and Executive MBABusiness Creation and ManagementBusiness LawEvent OrganizationGlobal LeadershipLawMarketing and BusinessProject ManagementSenior LeadershipTourism

Social SciencesLaw, doctorate

Business, doctorate with choice of following emphases:• International Management• Family Business and Entrepreneurialism

Tourism, doctorate

Polytechnic and School of ArchitectureArchitectureIndustrial DesignIndustrial Design, doctorateIndustrial EngineeringSustainable Building Technologies

Undergraduate Arts & LettersBilingual Children’s EducationBilingual Children’s Education & Bilingual Elementary EducationBilingual Elementary EducationFine ArtsFine Arts & Interior DesignInterior DesignModern LanguagesModern Languages & TranslationPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts & Audiovisual CommunicationTranslation

CommunicationAudiovisual CommunicationJournalismJournalism & Audiovisual CommunicationJournalism & International RelationsMarketing and Business CommunicationPublicityPublicity & Audiovisual CommunicationPublicity & Marketing and Business Communication

Social SciencesAdministration and ManagementAdministration and Management & TourismAdministration and Management & International RelationsAdministration and Management & Marketing and Business CommunicationAmerican Business ProgramAmerican Law ProgramEuropean Business ProgramInternational RelationsLawLaw & Administration and ManagementLaw & International RelationsTourismTourism & Marketing and Business Communication

Health SciencesNursingPhysiotherapy

Polytechnic and School of ArchitectureAutomobile Engineering Construction Engineering Development Electronics Engineering and Industrial Automation Engineering in Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering in Industrial Design and Product Development & Automobile EngineeringEngineering in Industrial Design and Product Development & Fine ArtsEngineering in Industrial Design and Product Development & Interior DesignFine Arts & Interior DesignFundamentals of Architecture & Engineering in Industrial Design and Product Fundamentals of Architecture & Fine ArtsFundamentals of Architecture & Interior DesignFundamentals of Architecture & Master’s Degree in Architecture Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Technology Engineering & Master’s Degree in Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Technology Engineering & Mechanical Engineering Interior DesignMechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering & Automobile Engineering



CIESE - ComillasComillas, Spain

Overview of the city:COMILLAS (POPULATION: 2,497)Comillas is situated in one of Europe’s truly breathtaking spots: perched between the Cantabrian Sea and the dramatic backdrop of the Picos de Europa mountains. Originally a Jesuit university, the hilltop campus of CIESE was purchased in 2005 by the Comillas Foundation, an alliance featuring the autonomous Cantabrian government, the University of Cantabria and Banco Santander, in order to promote the learning of Spanish language, culture and history in this uniquely spectacular setting. Students of Spanish will find that few residents speak a second language, meaning that whether you’re in class, at the beach or sampling northern Spain’s famous culinary delights, you’re bound to be immersed in your target language.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSDELE Course Preparation: Preparatory course for students planning to obtain the Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE), the official qualification of Spanish language for non-native speakers, recognized officially by the Ministry of Education and awarded by the Cervantes Institute. This qualification is required by a large number of institutions and foreign universities in order to certify the students’ level and competency in the Spanish language.

Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture courses: An ideal pathway for non-native Spanish-speakers planning to study in a Spanish university, these courses are offered at various lengths throughout the year and were designed specifically for students of varying proficiencies hoping to master the Spanish language. In addition, students at the appropriate level may have the opportunity to participate in sessions on Hispanic culture.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS An acknowledged world leader in the teaching of Spanish as a second language, CIESE-Comillas was established as a Centre of Higher Education dedicated to the promotion of excellence in the field of Spanish education. An affiliated center of the nearby University of Cantabria, CIESE was created in order to promote the diffusion of the Spanish language and culture through undergraduate and graduate educational programs designed with a uniquely international perspective. Because of Comillas’ mild weather and natural beauty, top Spanish faculty from throughout Spain are attracted to CIESE for short-term teaching stints, giving students access to top researchers from other universities.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Very small-sized semipublic specialized language teaching school

Founded: 2005


Location in the city: The campus sits atop a hill overlooking the sea, and all of Comillas’ considerable charms are within easy walking distance. Meanwhile, bustling Santander (pop.185,000) is a 30-minute bus ride away.

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays

• Shared Apartments

• Residencias



Did YouKnow?

From the CIESE-Comillas campus you can see the Picos de Europa, which take their name from being sailors’ first sighting of Europe onboard ships returning from the New World in the 15th century.

CIESE-Comillas is part of the Campus of International Excellence in Language and Heritage of the University of Cantabria, renowned for its prestige, qualification, distinction, exceptionality, excellence, specialization, experience and quality.

The beach at Comillas along the Cantabrian Sea was much-favored by royalty during the belle epoque (late 19th to early 20th centuries), and will continue to take your breath away today.



Graduate Hispanic StudiesHispanic Studies

Spanish TeachingTeaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language

Undergraduate Hispanic StudiesHispanic Studies


Comillas is a picturesque beach town located on Spain’s gorgeous northern coast. This region of Spain, called Cantabria, became an autonomous community in 1981, but

its cultural roots go back even early than the Roman occupation of Iberia—in fact, Cantabria’s many world-famous cave drawings (nine different caves here have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites) establish that human civilization thrived here as as early as 15,000 years ago.

The Cantabrian Coast, or España Verde as it is sometimes known, retains much that’s distinctive. Tourists looking for fiesta and siesta are likely think they’ve wandered by accident across the border of Ireland: steady rainfall irrigates a landscape of rolling green hills, and cowbells and bagpipes rather than the flamenco sounds associated with other parts of Spain fill the air.

In addition to its beautiful landscape, the region is also endowed with plenty of manmade marvels: dazzling Romanesque churches, historic stone cottages with their wrought-iron balconies primly decorated with bright flowers, and modernist gems like Antonio Gaudi’s eccentric El Capricho palace, in the heart of Comillas, are just some of the features that make Cantabria so original.

Add to these curiosities the proud, defiant spirit of the Cantabros themselves—Spain’s own tribe of Highlanders who held out successfully against the Romans and later the Moors—and you may begin to get the flavor of a place known, in the local vernacular, as “la tierruca.”

Comillas

photo: Raphael Gomez


Fontys International Business SchoolVenlo, The Netherlands

Overview of the city:VENLO (POPULATION: 100,000)Situated on the banks of the Meuse River directly on the Dutch-German border in Southeastern Netherlands, Fontys offers students from around the world a career in one of the strongest economic regions in the world. Since the 16th century the Dutch have been making important contributions to the history of banking and business, and are known as one of the world’s most international and entrepreneurial populations. Known as one of Europe’s greenest cities, Venlo is a clean, friendly and walkable city with a mild climate and very convenient train access to the cities and airports of Western Europe.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSThe Dutch are selling their tulips and cheese all over the world. Fontys International Business School offers a unique study program in Food & Flower Management that focuses entirely on the sales and logistics of these specific fresh goods.

Due to Fontys’ truly global philosophy, students in many programs may select either an international classroom in which all courses are instructed in English, or a euregional classroom which focuses on the economic and political linkage between the Dutch and German border region and offers coursework in Dutch or German plus Dutch and English.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Fontys is a leading European University of Applied Sciences offering higher education in English, German and Dutch. The university system, of which Fontys International Business School is a part, offers 200 programs for its 40,000 students. Fontys has demonstrated their respect for diversity by signing the ‘Code of Conduct with respect to international students in Dutch higher education’. This code details the standards to be followed by Dutch higher education institutions in their dealings with international students. Fontys offers international students a guarantee of the quality of its programs, student recruitment, selection and counseling procedures.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Entrepreneurial center of business expertise and a learning community of students, professors, researchers and companies from various countries.

Founded: 1986


International Student Population: 2,450

Location in the city: Located in De Wylderbeek, a campus-like estate along the Meuse River.

HOUSING OPTIONS


photo: NikonTino

Did YouKnow?

The International Campus Venlo, as the name suggests, is the faculty with the largest number of foreign students - 70%.

Almost 30% of all Dutch babies are born at home.

When your plane lands at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, you are actually 4.5 meters below sea level.



Undergraduate

Food & Flower ManagementInternational Business and Management StudiesInternational Business EconomicsInternational Marketing


photo: NikonTino

Venlo

The miniscule Netherlands, covering only 41,000 square kilometers, is inhabited by roughly 16 million people, most of them ethnically Dutch but more than 10% of whom are

foreign-born. Renowned for their friendliness, open-mindedness, and entrepreneurial spirit, the Dutch have contributed many important names to the fields of commerce, art, philosophy and science. The country also has a long history as an international trade hub, and thanks to early contributions to maritime navigation and exploration, the Dutch since the 17th century have enjoyed a significant global cultural and commercial influence.

As is appropriate in a nation that’s proven so welcoming to pleasure-seekers, study at Venlo is not “all work and no play.” Venlo’s International Student Union offers plenty of extracurricular activities so that international students can meet each other as well as getting to know the locals. Off campus, in the city of Venlo, you’ll find no shortage of entertainment options: theatres, cinema, pubs and bars. Quaint nearby cities and towns such as Maastricht and Roermond are within easy reach by public transport, and never fail to charm.

Bordered by Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, Venlo is a perfect starting point for fun and stress-free weekend trips to its nearby neighbours. Two historic cultural capitals of Germany, Düsseldorf and Cologne, are just over an hour by train while Antwerp, Belgium, is only about an hour and a half away making it easy to share in the delightful diversity Western Europe has to offer.

For culture vultures there’s Venlo’s Limburgs Museum, exhibiting modern and contemporary architecture, as well as Zomerparkfeest, the largest free, multi-day festival in the Netherlands. Taking place in the center of Venlo each summer, it features over 80 bands on multiple stages, drawing 20,000 fans each day of its four days. In addition to music from a variety of genres, the festival also features dance, theater, film, literature, art, and science.

If you are feeling more adventurous, Eindhoven, a city in the North Brabant province, is a short trip away from Venlo and can be visited on the weekend. Its claim to fame is open air art, uniquely expressed throughout parks within the region Eindhoven is also known for impromptu, alternative art. For example, the Berenkuil is a free zone for graffiti artists in the city where police cannot disrupt artistic activity. As a result, artists have created several large and impressive works on the walls and the area has become an unofficial open air museum. This and other cities have lured visitors from all over and they are sure to provide interactions and experiences of a lifetime.

HELPFUL PHRASES IN DUTCH

Hi! = Hoi! Good morning! = Goeiemorgen! Good evening! = Goeienavond! Welcome! (to greet someone) = Welkom! How are you? = Hoe gaat het met je? I’m fine, thanks! = Het gaat goed met me, dank je! Thank you! = Dank je You’re welcome! (for “thank you”) = Graag gedaan. Good bye! = Goeiedag nog!

photo: NikonTino


University of DeustoBilbao and San Sebastián, Spain

Overview of the city:BILBAO (POPULATION: 910,298)SAN SEBASTIÁN (POPULATION: 436,500)Bilbao and San Sebastián are located less than 100km apart along the Bay of Biscay in northern Spain’s breathtaking Basque Country, near the French border. Bilbao is widely acknowledged as one of Spain’s most elegant and cosmopolitan cities and is home to Frank Gehry’s world famous Guggenheim Museum, located only a few steps from Deusto’s campus and the AGU office. San Sebastián is seaside beach city whose true enchantments can be found in its breathtaking landscape, dominated by the bay of La Concha and regally encircled by rows of Parisian-style buildings that have helped make San Sebastián a mecca for wealthy vacationers and locals alike.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSFor the University of Deusto, placing students in jobs commensurate to their studies is a priority. To do this, Deusto has a comprehensive job placement center called Deustu Alumni. In order to make the step from school to working life easier, Deustu Alumni personnel begin advising students about internships before they complete their studies, and provide expert help with job interview and CV preparation.

International Spanish Center (CIDE), based in Deusto’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, is responsible for providing all international students with a quality training to develop communication skills in Spanish. In addition to administering the DELE exam, CIDE offers Spanish courses, programs in the areas of Spanish Language and Culture and Business, International Relations and Spanish with a wide range of specific courses for international students and teacher training.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS The University of Deusto was founded in Bilbao in 1886 by the Jesuits. It is Spain’s first and one of its most prestigious private universities, fully accredited and recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The Business College of the University, founded in 1916, was the first college and the only one of its kind for nearly 50 years in Spain. In 1973, the Business College became the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, and in 1979 the University College of Technical Studies, Guipuzcoa (EUTG) also became part of the University of Deusto. Today, Deusto has two gorgeous campuses and a diverse and vibrant student population. The university has a strong commitment to international studies, attracting students from all over the world.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized comprehensive private liberal arts institution

Founded: 1886

Total Student Population: 9,967International Student Population: Over 1,000

Location in the city: The Bilbao Campus is found in the Deusto neighborhood near the heart of the city. The San Sebastián Campus is located along the river Urumea and in the vicinity of Cristina-Enea Park, within easy walking distance to the city’s main attractions.

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays

• Off-Campus Dormitories



• Alternative Housing


Did YouKnow?

The origin of Euskera, the indigenous Basque language spoken by 27% of the population of Pais Vasco, remains a mystery even after centuries of research.

Deusto’s Language Center offers fully accredited courses in Euskera, Spanish for foreigners, English, French, German and Chinese. The center also has an area of translation and other language services.

Though you’ll hear references to the Deusto campus being on banks of the River Nervión, actually the Nervión is an estuary meaning that the water flows inland from the Cantabrian Sea.


AcademicsStudents may select from the following undergraduate and graduate degree programs. All programs take place at the University of Deusto campus in Bilbao unless otherwise noted. Programs other than those included in the list below may also be available. Please contact AGU for details.

Graduate Faculty of Economics and BusinessAdvanced Marketing (Bilbao, San Sebastián)AuditingBusiness Competitiveness and Economic Development, PhD (San Sebastián) Competitiveness and Innovation (San Sebastián)European & International Business ManagementFinance (Bilbao, San Sebastián)Human ResourcesInternational Business (San Sebastián)Management (San Sebastián)

Faculty of EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer Science and Telecommunications, PhDEnvironment and Clean Technologies (CLEANTECH)Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Organization EngineeringInformation SecurityTelecommunications Engineering

Faculty of LawBusiness LawLegal Sciences ResearchSea Port Business Management and Maritime Law

Faculty of Psychology and EducationAnalytic and Group Psychotherapy (OMIE Foundation)Clinical Psychology and Health, PhDDrug Addiction and Other AddictionsEducational Innovation and Lifelong Learning, PhDExperimental Psychology, PhDGerontologyInnovation and Skills Development in Higher EducationLifelong Learning: Policy and ManagementManagement of Educational Establishments (online)Mental Health and Psychological TherapiesNeuropsychology, ExpertPsychology of Social InterventionSocial Inclusion and DisabilitySpecial Educational Needs

Faculty of Social and Human SciencesConference, Events and Fairs OrganizationEthics for Social ConstructionEurocultureFamily Intervention and MediationHuman Rights and DemocratizationInternational and Intercultural Studies, PhDInternational Humanitarian ActionInternational Migration and Social CohesionIntervention and MediationLearning and Teaching Spanish in Multilingual and International ContextLeisure and Human Development, PhDLeisure Projects: Culture, Tourism, Sport and RecreationSocial Sciences, PhD

Faculty of TheologyReligious Sciences Specialization Diploma

Undergraduate Faculty of Economics and BusinessBusiness Administration and Management Business Administration and Management + Law (Bilbao, San Sebastián)Business Administration and Management + Computer Engineering (San Sebastián)Innovation and Entrepreneurship (San Sebastián)Management Development Program

Faculty of EngineeringAdministration and Management in Engineering Computer Engineering + Business Administration and Management (San Sebastián)EngineeringIndustrial Electronics and Automation EngineeringIndustrial Organization EngineeringIndustrial Technology EngineeringIndustrial Technology Engineering + Business Telecommunications Technology Engineering

Faculty of LawLaw Law + Business Administration and ManagementLaw + EconomicsLaw + International Relations

Faculty of Psychology and EducationPsychologySocial Education

Faculty of Social and Human SciencesBasque philologyCommunication (San Sebastián)Humanities International RelationsInternational Relations + LawModern Languages with optional emphasis in ManagementSocial Work (Bilbao, San Sebastián)Tourism Tourism with optional emphasis in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (San Sebastián)

Faculty of TheologyTheology



universidad europeaMadrid, Spain

Overview of the city:MADRID (POPULATION: 6,459,000)Madrid, literally and figuratively at the center of all things Spanish, is Spain’s capital and largest city. Those familiar with its sleek, modern infrastructure may be surprised at how well Madrid has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. It’s also considered one of the top European destinations for art lovers, given the dazzling collections of historical paintings in the three museums making up the Triángulo del arte (El Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemisza), which receive more than five million visits per year. Others may be just as amazed by Madrid’s nightlife, which is perhaps equally famous given the locals’ penchant for getting by on little sleep.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSSeveral of UE’s degree programs are sponsored by well-known private companies that take an active role in designing the studies for real-world application and in ensuring the employability of graduates. Canal +, McCann Worldgroup and Real Madrid are just three examples of firms that give instant worldwide recognition to the UE programs they co-brand. These and other partnerships directly benefit students through hi-tech labs, hands-on professional internships, and a superb career placement office.

UE’s International Masters Degree in Business Administration (IMBA) is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity! Taught in English, this multi-campus program gives students an amazing chance to study in Madrid, Beijing, Shanghai, and California to gain an international perspective on contemporary business practices, strategies and culture.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS La Universidad Europea, which consists of Universidad Europea campuses in Madrid, Valencia and the Canary Islands, is considered to be the world flagship campus of the prestigious Laureate International Universities network of private, for-profit institutions (50 institutions, 600,000 students worldwide). La UE prides itself on cutting-edge educational innovation, in both technical and non-technical fields, and on maintaining a distinctly international perspective through study abroad opportunities and numerous bilingual degree programs.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Medium-sized private for-profit with US-style campus

Founded: 1995

Total Student Population: more than 16,000International Student Population: more than 1,000/year

Location in the city: Two Madrid campuses, one in Villaviciosa de Odón just minutes southwest of the city, and La Moraleja near the business heart of Madrid. Additionally, the UE has affiliated study centers in Valencia and the Canary Islands.

HOUSING OPTIONS




Did YouKnow?

La UEM’s reputation in sports marketing and sports sciences is especially strong, and its state-of-the-art sports facilities are housed in a 35,000 square meter complex.

Real Madrid, which co-brands some of the UEM’s master’s programs, is considered the world’s richest sports team and even has a 24 hour/day cable TV station of its own.

Former US President Bill Clinton serves as Honorary Chancellor of Laureate International Universities; don’t be surprised if he pays a visit to campus during your time at the UEM.



Graduate

School of Arts and Communication

Advertising and ContentAudiovisual Content Management and CreationMedia Studies, PhDNew Tendencies in Advertising Communications (in partnership with McCann Worldgroup)Videogame Design and Programming

Arts and DesignContemporary ArtContemporary Artistic Practices and Art Theory, PhDDesign and Exposition ManagementGraphic Engineering (in partnership with La Fábrica)Motion Graphics (in partnership with Canal +)Photography: Theories and Artistic Projects (in partnership with PHotoEspaña)

Journalism and LanguagesCommunications and Sports JournalismDigital and Social Network JournalismDubbing, Translation and SubtitlingPrint and Digital Magazine EditingLiterary Creation

School of Building Construction, Architecture and Engineering

Architecture and Urban PlanningAdvanced Architectural Design (Tricontinental: Madrid - San Diego - Shanghai)Advanced Construction Techniques, PhDAdvanced Techniques in Architectural ProjectsDesign and Construction of Architectural StructuresEnergy and Environment Efficient Building and RehabilitationFacility ManagementGenesis, Pragmatics, and Hermeneutics of Architecture and Urban Planning, PhDIntegrated Architectural Projects

Building EngineeringBuilding and Construction ManagementBuilding Project ManagementInstallations, Efficiency, Energy Auditing and QualificationInternational Engineering Project ManagementPathology, Inspection and Rehabilitation of PatrimonyReal Estate Appraisal and Expert Witnessing

Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering (Roads, Canals and Ports)

EngineeringMultidisciplinary Engineering, PhD

Engineering and InfrastructureRenewable EnergiesEngineering Business ManagementProject Efficiency and Sustainability, PhD

Engineering and New TechnologiesApplied Information Technology, PhDInformation Technology ManagementTelecommunications EngineeringInformation and Communication Systems SecurityNew Device Technology and Business

Industrial EngineeringClimatizationEngineering Business ManagementIndustrial EngineeringManagement of Intelligent Transportation InfrastructureRenewable Energies

School of Economics, Law and Business

BusinessBusiness Management for Emerging MarketsEconomics and Business, PhDTrade and International Economic Relations

Legal AffairsBusiness LawBusiness Law, PhDGlobal Security ManagementLaw

ManagementBusiness AdministrationBusiness ManagementInternational Business Management

TourismInternational Hotel Management (Madrid-Switzerland) Event Management for Tourism

School of Education

Education Education, PhDHigher EducationSecondary Education Teacher Training

School of Health Sciences

DentistryAdvanced Endodontics Advanced Oral ImplantologyAdvanced Orthodontics Advanced PeriodonticsDental PediatricsDental Prosthesis, Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry

Health SciencesApplied Health Sciences ResearchBiomedicine and Health Sciences, PhD

MedicineSpondyloarthritisEating Orders and Obesity

NursingEmergency Medicine and Critical Care in NursingNursing ManagementNursing Sciences, PhDSchool Nursing and Health Education

PharmacyPharmacy Management

Physical TherapyAdvanced Female Physical TherapyAdvanced Physical Therapy, PhDAdvanced Physical Therapy for Cancer PatientsAdvanced Respiratory and Cardiac Physiotherapy TechniquesManual Therapies: Manual Orthopedic Physical TherapyManual Therapies: Osteopathic Physical TherapyNeurological Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy for Craniofacial Pain and Craniomandibular Cervical Dysfunction Physical Therapy for SportsSports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation


PodiatryAdvanced Clinical and Surgical PodiatryAdvanced Podiatry, PhD

Vision SciencesClinical OptometryCornea and Contact LensesOptometry and Clinical ResearchVision Sciences, PhD

School of Sports Science

Sports ScienceCommunications and Sports JournalismPhysical Activity and Sports, PhDPhysical Exercise and HealthPhysical Therapy for SportsSoccer Talent Identification and DevelopmentSports Business ManagementSports Entities ManagementSports ManagementSports MarketingSports Training and Athlete Nutrition

Undergraduate School of Architecture

ArchitectureArchitectureArchitecture + ArtArchitecture + DesignArchitecture + Fine ArtsArchitecture for Building Surveyors

Building ConstructionBuilding ConstructionBuilding EngineeringBuilding Engineering + Business Management and EntrepreneurshipCivil Engineering + Building Engineering

School of Arts and Communication

Art and DesignArt + Audiovisual and Multimedia CommunicationArt + Design with choice of following emphases:

• Multimedia• Graphics

Design with choice of following emphases:• Fashion• Graphic Design• Interior Design• Product Design

Fine ArtsFine Arts + Audiovisual Communication Fine Arts + Advertising and Public Relations Musical Creation

CommunicationAdvertising and Public RelationsAdvertising and Public Relations + Audiovisual Communication Advertising CommunicationAdvertising Communication + Design, with specialization in Graphic Design Advertising Communication + Media Studies and Multimedia Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication + Musical Creation Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication + Theatre Arts JournalismJournalism + Audiovisual Communication + Advertising and Public RelationsJournalism + International Relations Journalism + Media Studies and Multimedia Journalism + Media Studies and Multimedia + Advertising CommunicationJournalism and International Relations

Media Studies and MultimediaMedia Studies and Multimedia + Business Management and Entrepreneurship Performing and Media ArtsTheatre and Media Arts + Musical Creation Theatre and Media Arts + Musical Creation + Science of Dance Theatre and Media Arts + Science of Dance

TranslationTranslation and Intercultural CommunicationTranslation and Interpretation

School of Biomedical Sciences

BiotechnologyBiotechnology

DentistryDentistry

MedicineMedicine

PharmacyPharmacy Pharmacy and Biotechnology Pharmacy and Optometry

School of Engineering

Aerospace EngineeringAerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering + Business Management and Entrepreneurship Commercial Aviation and Flight Operations Management

BioengineeringBiomedical Engineering (English)

Civil EngineeringCivil Construction Engineering + Business Management and Entrepreneurship Civil Engineering Civil Engineering + Building Engineering

Computer ScienceComputer EngineeringInformation Technology Engineering + Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Industrial EngineeringEnergy EngineeringEnergy Engineering + Business Management and Entrepreneurship Industrial Electronics and Automation EngineeringIndustrial Electronics and Automation Engineering + Business Management and Entrepreneurship Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Organization EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering + Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Telecommunications EngineeringAudiovisual Systems EngineeringAudiovisual Systems Engineering + Business Management and Entrepreneurship TelecommunicationsTelecommunications Systems Engineering Telecommunications Systems Engineering + Business Management and Entrepreneurship

School of Health Sciences

Optometry and Vision SciencesOptometry

Physical TherapyPhysical TherapyPhysical Therapy and Podiatry

PodiatryPodiatry

NursingNursing


School of Social Sciences

BusinessBusiness Management and EntrepreneurshipBusiness Management and Entrepreneurship + International Relations Business Management and Entrepreneurship + Law Business Management and Entrepreneurship + Marketing and Commercial Management EconomicsEconomics + Business Management and Entrepreneurship Economics + Finance Economics + International Relations FinanceGlobal Business Management and EntrepreneurshipInternational Hospitality and Tourism ManagementInternational Hospitality and Tourism Management + Marketing and Commercial Management Marketing and Commercial Management with choice of emphasis in Real Madrid Sports ManagementMarketing and Commercial Management + Advertising Communication

EducationChildhood EducationPrimary Education

LawCriminologyInternational RelationsInternational Relations + Translation and Intercultural Communication LawLaw + Business Management and Entrepreneurship Law + Criminology Law + Finance Law + International Relations Law + Marketing and Commercial Management

School of Sports Science

Sports ScienceDance ScienceSports ScienceSports Management, Real Madrid Science of Physical Activity and Sports + Primary Education Science in Physical Activity and Sports + Superior Technical Sports Techniques in Soccer Sports Science + Physical Therapy


LA BELLEZA EN LA CIUDAD: 25 plazas and parks in madridDespite being one of the most populous and bustling cities in all of Spain, the nation’s capital of Madrid is full of numerous quaint plazas and relaxing parks located throughout the city. These beautiful and often historical locations allow for Madrileños to escape the busy city traffic, in exchange for time spent admiring the culture, rhythm, and even the nature, that originates in the heart of Spain. Here are 25 parks and plazas to explore throughout the city, as well as their nearest metro stations:

PARKS & PLAZAS NEAREST METRO STOPS PARKS & PLAZAS NEAREST METRO STOPS

1. Puerta del Sol

2. Plaza Mayor

3. Plaza de la Villa

4. Plaza de Oriente

5. Plaza de Ramales

6. Plaza de Santa Ana

7. Plaza de las Cortes

8. Campo del Moro

9. Plaza de Cascorro

10. Plaza de la Cebada

11. Plaza de España

12. Plaza de la Lealtad

Sol

Sol

Sol, Opera

Opera

Opera

Sol, Sevilla, Antón Martín

Sevilla

Principe Pio

Tirso de Molina, La Latina

Tirso de Molina, La Latina

Plaza de España

Banco de España

13. Plaza de Cibeles

14. Plaza de Neptuno

15. Plaza del dos de Mayo

16. Plaza de la Paja

17. Plaza de Toros

18. Dehesa de la Villa

19. Parque del Buen Retiro

20. Real Jardin Botanico

21. Parque del Capricho

22. Parque del Oeste

23. Parque Juan Carlos I

24. Parque de Caramuel

25. Parque de San Isidro

Banco de España

Banco de España

Bilbao, Tribunal

La Latina

Las Ventas

Francos Rodriguez

Retiro, Principe de Vergara, Atocha

Atocha

El Capricho

Moncloa, Argüelles

Campo de las Naciones

Puerta del Angel

Marques de Vadillo

Madrid


Vesalius CollegeBrussels, Belgium

Overview of the city:BRUSSELS (POPULATION: 1,830,000)As Europe’s administrative and political headquarters and the international business capital of Western Europe, Brussels is a truly unique cosmopolitan city. Home to more international organizations than any other European capital, including the European Union, the European Parliament and NATO, students in Brussels are at the heart of international affairs. Multicultural and multilingual, this sprawling metropolis of parks, squares and boulevards has evolved into the perfect example of a global society that has managed to retain its own distinctive personality. Going to college in Brussels gives students the opportunity to go on some great (as well as quick and inexpensive) trips and getaways. Brussels is the ideal base from which to visit the rest of Europe. Paris is a short 90 minutes by train and London, Cologne and Amsterdam are just two and a half hours away. In addition, most major European cities are two hours or less away by plane.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSThanks to the Vesalius Internship Program (VIP), Vesalius College is one of Europe’s top destinations for students wishing to experience a rewarding internship with an international company or NGO. Many Brussels-based organizations are eager to receive the assistance of young, dynamic, and highly educated individuals, especially those with a strong command of English.

These internships are unpaid and are generally available to students in the 4th or 5th semester of a three-year program of study, or students participating in the summer program. Students can expect to make substantial contributions to ongoing projects at enterprises such as the European Parliament, MasterCard Europe, Ernst & Young, NATO, General Electric Security, the European Youth Forum, (A)way Publications, BASE Design, New Europe, the European Journalism Centre and many others.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Vesalius College, or VeCo as it’s commonly known, is one of the few Belgian institutions of higher education where all classes are taught in English. In keeping with the principles of a US-style liberal arts college, VeCo’s teaching methods are characterized by small, interactive classes, flexibility in course selection and continuous assessment. Especially noteworthy is the school’s location in the heart of Brussels regarded as the Capital of Europe, and its unparalleled access to top internship opportunities at globally significant companies and organizations headquartered in the city.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: Very small-sized, US-style university specializing in Business, Communications and International Affairs

Founded: 1987

Total Student Population: 350International Student Population: Vesalius College has more than 50 different nationalities.

Location in the city: Centrally located in the Ixelles borough next to the campus of Vrije Universiteit Brussel Highlights.

HOUSING OPTIONS

• Homestays




Did YouKnow?

Vesalius College brings Brussels to the classroom with many workshops and guest lectures from leading experts, policy makers and business leaders based in the city.

Vesalius College also offers a renowned undergraduate certificate in European Peace and Security Studies, in partnership with the Royal Military Academy, the Global Governance Institute and the University of Kent.

Student life at Vesalius College is highly active and fun, with numerous student clubs, sports activities and an exciting nightlife.



Graduate

European Policy (in cooperation with the Institute for European Study, 1 year)

Undergraduate

Business Studies (3 years)Communication Studies (3 years)International Affairs (3 years)


6 UNIQUE PLACES TO VISIT NEAR BRUSSELS:

1. GRAND PLACE: This ornate and historic city square, the original location of many professional guilds (bakers, butchers, haberdashers), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the gilded home of the city’s Town Hall, a brewer’s museum, a Sunday bird market as well as many pubs, cafes and restaurants.

2. MANNEKEN PIS: The centuries-old bronze statue of the little boy “attending to nature’s call” is steps from the Grand Place, at the corner of Rue de I‘Etuve and Rue du Chene. He has 800+ costumes, which are changed several times per week. The rest of his wardrobe is on display at the city Museum in the Grand Place.

3. COMIC MUSEUM: Comic books have serious devotees and more than 700 authors here. This is where the Smurfs and Tintin came to life. If you would like the background and history in a gorgeous Art Nouveau setting, then visit the Belgian Comic Strip Center on Rue des sables.

4. RUE NEUVE TO CITY 2: Head north on this street and along the way you’ll find everything from clothes and accessories to household items at the fun and lively HEMA retail store.

5. WATERLOO: Just eight miles outside the city you can find the famous battlefield of Waterloo, where French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte met his final end.

6. TRAPPIST ALEHOUSE: You’d be hard-pressed to find a citizen of this fine city who does not pride him or herself in the world-renown, long-standing tradition of Belgian beer and cuisine. From Trappist Ales brewed in a tradition that began in 17th century Belgian monasteries, to the precise detailed refinery of glassware for each different type of beer, Belgians have a storied history in the creation and appreciation of bier.

Brussels

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Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityXi’an, china

Overview of the city:XI’AN (POPULATION: 6,501,200)One of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Xi’an is one of the oldest cities in China with a history that stretches back more than 3,100 years. The city has served as the cultural and political center under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang. Xi’an is the eastern boundary of the Silk Road and home to many historical monuments, ancient tombs and ruins, including the famous Army of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. As the past collides with the present in one of China’s most urbanely modern metropolises, Xi’an also hosts facilities for China’s space exploration program, making clear its intention to be regarded as one of Asia’s most progressive “ancient” cities.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSXJTU holds short-term Chinese language study courses for 3-4 weeks each year in February, March, June, and August. The Short-term Chinese Language Program strives to improve the student’s skills in Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing. Available courses include Chinese Alphabet, Oral Chinese, Chinese Listening Comprehension, Chinese Conversation, Chinese History and Culture, Shadowboxing, Calligraphy and more.

In addition to instructing a selection programs in English, XJTU offers special English Medium Master’s programs uniquely designed for international students. These programs aim to help students gain knowledge and skills in fields related to their interests while building a solid foundation for successful careers in management, medicine or engineering in a wide range of industries.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Xi’an Jiaotong University is a one of the oldest centers of higher education in China and one of ten leading universities in China directly under the Ministry of Education. This comprehensive research university has grown to include 20 schools, eight undergraduate residential colleges, and eight affiliated teaching hospitals. Based on the Chinese Ministry of Education’s academic assessment ranking, XJTU is currently top-ranked in the disciplines of management science, business administration, and power engineering. Its AACSB-accredited School of Management is consistently regarded as one of the top Chinese business schools.

ABOUTAcademic Environment: A large-sized, public coeducational university

Founded: 1896


Location in the city: Located in the major tourist destination and historical city of Xi’an in the Shaanxi province, Xi’an Jiatong University has three campuses spread across more than 250 hectares: the Xingqing campus, the Yanta campus and the Qujiang campus

HOUSING OPTIONS




Did YouKnow?

Xi’an is home to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, an army of thousands of soldiers and horses buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 3rd century BC to protect him even in death.

China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7 times as fast as the United States’ over the past decade, and Xi’an was recently named by the Economist Intelligence Unit as one of China’s emerging megacities.

Recent archaeological expeditions just outside of Xi’an have uncovered a 6,500 year-old Banpo Neolithic village.



Graduate School of Electronic and Information EngineeringCommunication & Information SystemComputer Applied TechnologyElectrical Engineering (English Medium Master’s)Microelectronics and Solid State ElectronicsPhysical Electronics, doctorateSignal & Information Processing

School of Energy & Power EngineeringEngineering Thermophysics, doctoratePower Engineering and Thermal Fluid Science (English Medium Master’s)Thermal Power Engineering, doctorate

School of Finance and EconomicsInternational Trade

School of Human Settlements and Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Science and Engineering

School of Humanities & Social ScienceSociology

School of Life Science & TechnologyBiochemistry and Molecular Biology, doctorateBiomedical Engineering

School of ManagementManagement Science (English Medium Master’s)Science & Engineering of ManagementTechnology Economy and Management

School of Materials Science & EngineeringMaterial Processing Engineering

School of Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering (English Medium Master’s)Mechanical Manufacture & Automation, doctorate

School of MedicineBasic Medicine (English Medium Master’s)Clinical Medicine (English Medium Master’s)Clinical Science of Stomatology (instructed in English)Dermatology & Venereology (instructed in English, doctorate)Epidemiology and Health Statistics (instructed in English, doctorate available)Forensic Medicine (instructed in English, doctorate available)Gynecology & Obstetrics (instructed in English, doctorate available)Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology (instructed in English, doctorate)Imaging and Nuclear Medicine (instructed in English, doctorate available)Immunology (instructed in English, doctorate) Internal Medicine, including Cardiology, Hematology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases (instructed in English, doctorate available) Nursing (instructed in English)Oncology (instructed in English, doctorate)Ophthalmology (instructed in English)Pathogenic Biology (instructed in English, doctorate) Pathology and Pathophysiology (instructed in English, doctorate)Pediatrics (instructed in English)Pharmaceutical Analysis (instructed in English, doctorate)Pharmacology (instructed in English, doctorate available)Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy (instructed in English, doctorate) Surgery, including General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic surgery, Burn Surgery, Field Surgery (instructed in English, doctorate available)

School of Public Policy and AdministrationPublic Administration

School of ScienceCondensed Matter Physics

Undergraduate School of AerospaceEngineering Mechanics

School of Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering & AutomationElectronical Science and Technology

School of Electronic and Information EngineeringInformation Engineering

School of Energy & Power EngineeringThermal and Power Engineering

School of Finance and EconomicsEconomyEconomy and Trade Fiscal ScienceInternational Economics and TradeStatistics

School of Foreign StudiesEnglishFrench

School of Human Settlements and Civil EngineeringArchitecture (5 years)Architecture Environment and Equipment Engineering Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

School of Humanities & Social ScienceArtistic DesignCalligraphyChineseChinese LiteratureSociology

School of LawLaw

School of Life Science & TechnologyBiological EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

School of ManagementACCABusiness Administration (6 years)Management ScienceManagement Science and Engineering

School of Materials Science & EngineeringMaterials Mechanics and Engineering

School of Mathematics and StatisticsComputer Science and TechnologyInformation and Computing ScienceMathematics and Applied Mathematics

School of Mechanical EngineeringIndustrial DesignMechanical Engineering and Automation

School of MedicineClinical Medicine (6 years, instructed in English)Forensic Medicine (5 years)Nursing (5 years, instructed in English)PharmacyPreventive Medicine (5years)Stomatology (5 years)

School of Public Policy and AdministrationPublic Policy and Administration

School of ScienceApplied ChemistryApplied PhysicsChemical Engineering Science and Techniques


11 STEPS TO EARNING YOUR DEGREE ABROAD: How the Process WorksAGU is a truly global organization with offices in nearly 20 different countries, and we fully understand that a one-size-fits-all approach cannot do justice to the diversity of cultural attitudes about higher education and approaches to the application process.

In fact, it’s precisely because we know there is appreciable regional and cultural variation in the ways students conduct research and select study opportunities that we feel so sure that our personalized, team-based approach to college guidance counselling is the right strategy to help our students succeed. We know that some students are focused on prestige factors, others on employment prospects, and still others on scholarship opportunities or degree recognition.

What nearly all international students have in common, though, is that they lack vital information about the process they are embarking upon, and this is because—quite understandably, not having applied before to an overseas university—they are unfamiliar with the norms and requirements of the destination country. Our global AGU team makes up for this lack of experience by putting you in touch with the person or team of persons best suited to help you. In most cases, you’ll have direct access to a person who has lived and studied in some of the places you’re considering, meaning we’ll be replacing your doubts with careful advice earned through real life experience.

That said, we do feel it’s possible to break down the process into a simple series of steps that apply more or less equally to all applicants, regardless of home and destination country:

1. MAKE CONTACT WITH AGU. There are different ways prospective students and AGU find one another, but in every case the first step is simply to reach out!

2. FILL OUT A STUDENT PROFILE FORM. Once a student has expressed interest in an AGU degree program, we will send the student the AGU Student Profile. This form allows us to see each unique individual in the context of her or his academic background and strengths, areas of interest, language abilities, career goals and proposed target countries for future study. Developing a deeper knowledge and understanding of each student helps us to most effectively and accurately advise the student on available program options.

3. RECEIVE A CUSTOMIZED LIST OF RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS. Once we receive your completed student profile form, our staff around the world will work together to customize a list of recommended programs based on your background, goals and interests. In additional to useful program information, this list will tell you about the costs and eligibility requirements associated with each study option. In most cases, this document will include both AGU member universities as well as non-member schools we feel may be appropriate for you so you have a more comprehensive landscape of your options.

4. SELECT A UNIVERSITY. Your customized list of program recommendations will help you to compare your options and ultimately decide on the program(s) to which you would like to apply. AGU can not only point you to previously unfamiliar top schools in geographic and academic areas of interest to you, but can also broaden the range of your choices by telling you about unique study opportunities in parts of the world you might not have previously considered. As you review your options, AGU will be there every step of the way to help answer your questions and offer support as you make this very important decision.

5. CONSULT WITH THE AGU TEAM. Early on in the process, we will introduce you to AGU Academic Consultants in your region of residence as well as in the region in which you intend to pursue your studies. Our team will work closely with you through in-person or virtual meeting session as you navigate your options. Once you are ready to move forward with the admissions process, we will meet regularly to review your application matierals, discuss the student visa process, and help you take care of the logistical details of pursuing a degree program abroad.

6. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION. Through the application, you formally provide the university with all the information it routinely solicits from applicants, as well as any supporting documents. As you complete the admissions process, AGU staff will explain each material required for admissions, keep you informed of important deadlines, review your documents for accuracy, and can offer helpful tips along the way so that you can be sure your application not only is correct, but stands out from the crowd.

7. ACCEPT AN OFFER. While AGU can not guarantee your acceptance into any university, we do consider your academic profile in relation to the university’s eligibility requirements when making recommendations in order to help increase the likelihood of acceptance. As you begin to receive admissions offers, you can work with your family, friends, and AGU Academic Consultants to compare your offers and determine which path is best for you.

8. OBTAIN YOUR VISA. Normally as an international student you’ll be asked to apply for a visa, meaning that government of the country in which you wish to study has to formally grant you permission to live there during your study period. Depending on where you’re from and where you’re headed, the process can range from a simple and straightforward boilerplate stamp to a protracted bureaucratic ordeal, complete with biometrics appointments and elaborate bank statements. But for all the anxieties that sometimes attend this process, AGU is there to answer all your questions and ease your mind by providing you with easy timelines and clear instructions.

9. ARRANGE HOUSING. Once you’ve been accepted to study at one of your chosen schools, it’s time to decide on a housing option. AGU will demystify this process by describing housing options available through the university as well as more independent options in safe neighbourhoods nearby. We will help you to ensure that you have somewhere to stay upon your arrival, and eliminate surprises by helping you to clarify what exactly is included in each option.

10. WORK OUT LOGISTICS. Now that you know where you’ll be going to school and where you’ll be living, the final steps involve preparing yourself academically, physically and emotionally for your degree abroad. If your acceptance offer was conditional, you may need to enroll in a summer course or prepare additional paperwork. Have you arranged your flight and determined how you will get from that airport to your accommodations? Do you have your student health care package lined up and can you get all the medications you need in your destination country? Will it be cold or hot upon your arrival, and what should you pack to fit in with the locals? Finally, how can you be ready for the inevitable culture shock of your arrival in a totally new part of the world? AGU is here to answer all these questions for you and will provide you with materials prior to your departure to help you better prepare for your program abroad.

11. SEND US A POSTCARD. AGU continues to wish you the best even after your program starts, and we love hearing from our students. If you are having trouble communicating with the university or just want to tell us how much you love life in your new city, never hesitate to reach out.

STUDENT PROFILEThis profile is used to determine your interest and eligibility for undergraduate and graduate programs in the U.S. and abroad. Completing this form does not guarantee placement in an institution. Admissions decisions are made by the institution to which you apply.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

■ MR. ■ MS. ■ MRS. ■ OTHER

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME OTHER NAME

DATE OF BIRTH (mm/dd/yy) AGE

PLACE OF BIRTH (city, state, country)

COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP

PASSPORT NUMBER (if available) EXPIRATION DATE

ADDRESS APT #

CITY STATE

ZIP CODE COUNTRY

PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS

PAYMENT INFORMATION■ I WILL REQUIRE SCHOLARSHIPS AND/OR FINANCIAL AID

■ I WILL USE PERSONAL FUNDS

■ MY FAMILY OR OTHER SPONSOR WILL FUND MY PROGRAM

■ OTHER

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDTertiary EducationCOLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ■ NOT APPLICABLE

LOCATION GRADUATION YEAR

MAJOR/ SPECIALIZATION(S) GPA/SCORES

Secondary EducationHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION YEAR

LOCATION GPA/SCORES

Exam Information PLEASE COMPLETE SCORES FOR ANY OF THE EXAMS YOU HAVE COMPLETED.

• SAT: R M W TOTAL

• ACT:

• IB:

• A-LEVELS:

• GRE: V Q A TOTAL

• GMAT: A Q V TOTAL

• TOEFL: R L S W

• IELTS: R L S W

• OTHER ESL EXAM:

LANGUAGE BACKGROUND & PROFICIENCYLANGUAGE SPOKEN AND PROFICIENCY:

IN WHAT LANGUAGE(S) WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMPLETE YOUR PROGRAM?

PROGRAM INTERESTSTYPE OF PROGRAM:

■ UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE ■ GRADUATE DEGREE

■ ENGLISH LANGUAGE ■ GAP YEAR

■ SEMESTER ■ SUMMER

■ INTENSIVE MONTH ■ ACADEMIC YEAR

■ HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM ■ OTHER

WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR AGU PROGRAM?

WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO STUDY WHILE ABROAD?

LOCATION PREFERENCESREGIONS OF INTEREST

■ UNITED STATES & CANADA ■ LATIN AMERICA

■ UNITED KINGDOM ■ EUROPE

■ ASIA ■ MIDDLE EAST

■ AFRICA ■ OTHER

SIZE OF CITY

■ SMALL ■ MEDIUM ■ LARGE ■ NOT IMPORTANT

SPECIFIC COUNTRIES/CITIES OF INTEREST

UNIVERSIT Y PREFERENCESSIZE OF INSTITUTION

■ SMALL ■ MEDIUM ■ LARGE ■ NOT IMPORTANT

TYPE OF INSTITUTION

■ PUBLIC ■ PRIVATE ■ BUSINESS ■ COMMUNITY COLLEGE

■ VOCATIONAL ■ NOT IMPORTANT ■ OTHER

UNIVERSITIES OF INTEREST

SUBJECTS OF INTEREST

POST-GRADUATION GOALS

HOW DID YOU F IND OUT ABOUT AGU?

■ AGU Website ■ Facebook ■ Twitter ■ AGU Blog

■ Catalog ■ AGU or ISA Representative ■ ISA

■ Friend ■ Advisor or Teacher ■ Other

■ Other Website ■ Search Engine

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