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Missouri State University English Program Summer 2012 8 Week Program Arrive June 5 Depart August 2 ********************************* 4 Week Program Arrive July 5 Depart August 4

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Overview of Presentation General Overview of Program Introduction to Location/University Classes Housing/Meals Costs Application Process

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General Overview of Program English classes M-F at the English Language Institute at Missouri State University Accommodation on campus Trips on Friday afternoons and weekends

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Location: Springfield, Missouri Located in the beautiful Ozark "Mountains"

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Springfield, Missouri Population: 160,000 in the city of Springfield; 430,000 including the surrounding metropolitan area Very safe city with low crime rate 1 hour flight from Dallas or Atlanta Mild climate

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SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

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Southwest Missouri Outdoor Adventures Canoeing on clear streams Hiking Water skiing Swimming Fishing Mountain biking Camping Caves Missouri State's Outdoor Recreation Center rents outdoor equipment

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Missouri State University Overview One of the major universities of the Midwestern United States Current enrollment of more than 20,000 students More than 150 undergraduate major fields of study and 43 graduate programs

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Plaster Student Union --Houses the post office, a bank, convenience store, book shop, and restaurants Campus Facilities Workout Facilities --Swimming pool, racquetball, basketball courts, soccer fields, and exercise areas

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Taylor Health Center --Provides health services for Missouri State students --Has a pharmacy where students can purchase over-the-counter drug items Campus Facilities Computer Facilities --24 hour computer labs all over campus, including each dormitory --Wireless internet across campus

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Campus Shuttle Bus --Free service for students to get around campus more easily On Campus Police Station --Provides greater safety for students Campus Facilities

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Classes at the English Language Institute!

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Who are our students? Students who need to show English proficiency before being admitted to Missouri State; no TOEFL score Community members with jobs who want to improve their English People wanting to improve their English and return to their country Students who have been admitted to Missouri State, but want to brush up on their English skills

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Who are our instructors? Almost all of our instructors have a Masters degree or higher in Teaching English as a Second Language, Linguistics or English. Most of our instructors have taught English in other countries like Korea, Japan, France, Morocco, Egypt and China.

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Our Instructors Jane Robison Pascal Hamon Director Assistant Director

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Your Classes Writing/Grammar10 hours per week Special Topic5 hours per week Speaking5 hours per week Listening5 hours per week

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ELI Levels Level OneComplete beginners Level TwoHigh-Beginners Level ThreeIntermediate Level FourHigh-Intermediate Level FiveAdvanced

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Weekend Trips Canoe trip You will go canoeing on the White River and have a typical American style cookout on the side of the river!

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Weekend Trips Branson Shopping Trip You will have the chance to visit some outlet malls before returning to Colombia. At these malls, you can buy famous brands including Polo, Tommy, Levis, Coach, etc. at very low prices!

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Weekend Trips Weekend in St. Louis You will visit the largest city in Missouri, with the world famous St. Louis Arch. In addition, you will tour the city and will have some options of places to visit.

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Housing & Meals Housing Kentwood Hall Two to three to a room Individual rooms for extra price Sheets and pillows are provided by the university Each person has his or her own bed, desk, and dresser Each room has a bathroom Several living spaces Convenient location Meals: Large dining space Light breakfast & 17 meals per week (Sunday evening through Friday noon)

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Housing Kentwood Hall

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Program Includes English classes Airport transfer Housing and meals Health Insurance Coverage Friday and Weekend trips Educational materials Welcome/farewell receptions ELI gift and certificate of attendance

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Price 8 Week Program - $3500 per person plus $50 application fee 4 Week Program - $1800 per person plus $50 Application fee Group members are responsible for: Airfare to Springfield $200 SEVIS and Visa fee for the Embassy Personal expenses

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Application Process Fill out Application Form and pay application fee by April 1, for 8 week program by May 1, for 4 week program Send copy of the data page of passport Send bank statement or letter of financial support Missouri State University will send a letter of admission and the I-20 form Pay $200 SEVIS fee to the Department of Homeland Security Make appointment with U.S. embassy to get student visa Make air travel arrangements