Tuesday, January 3, 2012

National Student Exchange!

I am writing to invite you to consider the National Student Exchange 
(NSE). NSE gives you an opportunity to experience a different area 
with its unique cultural and academic opportunities. Since NSE's 
beginning in 1968, more than 96,000 students have had the opportunity 
to participate in NSE, giving them the opportunity to:

  • broaden their personal and educational perspectives
  • experience new cultures
  • explore new areas of study
  • learn from different professors
  • access new courses
  • experience personal growth
  • meet new people
  • make new friends
  • live in a different area
  • investigate graduate schools
  • seek future employment

Many returning UW students describe NSE as a life-changing experience 
which has made them more independent, self-confident and resourceful; 
expanded their risk-taking capabilities; and helped them better define 
their academic and career objectives. Students who have been on 
exchange return to UW with lasting friendships formed with students 
from all over the country.

Prior to exchange, you will develop a written agreement to ensure that 
the work you satisfactorily complete on exchange will count toward 
your degree program here. NSE operates with tuition reciprocity 
(tuition paid to our campus or at the in-state rates of the host 
campus) and federal financial aid portability. Your nomination for 
participation will be done by NSE @ UW, with selection by the host 
campus being completed in March. With placement rates of 97 percent, 
our students can generally find a location to meet both their academic 
and personal objectives.

Think about it. Visit http://www.nse.org. Talk with your parents, 
adviser, and professors about this exciting opportunity. Then, plan to 
attend one of our information sessions where we will explain the 
details of the program, provide brochures, outline application 
procedures, and answer all of your questions.

The session schedule is:
Jan. 3rd, 1:30
Jan. 6th, 12:30
Jan. 9th, 2:30
Jan. 12th, 10:30
Jan. 17th, 12:30
Jan. 18th, 10:30
Jan. 23rd, 1:30
Jan. 27th 12:30
Jan. 31st, 2:30
Feb. 2nd, 12:30
Feb. 8th, 12:30
Feb. 10th, 1:30
Feb. 13th, 2:30
Feb. 16th, 1:30

All sessions take place in Mary Gates Hall 173R (enter through 171). 
Applications for next year's exchanges are due by February 3rd, with a 
space-available deadline until Feb. 17th.

I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. I look forward to 
meeting you.

Sincerely,
Clay
Clay Schwenn
Academic Counselor
UAA Advising, 141 MGH
206-543-4871