Intensive English Program: Juniata College Intensive English Program Huntington, Pennsylvania
Juniata College offers English as a Second Language courses for degree-seeking students, exchange students, and those who want to study only ESL for a semester or two.
Courses are offered at the intermediate and advanced level - there are no beginning courses. Classes take place on the Juniata College campus in the town of Huntington Pennsylvania. Larger cities, such as Washington D.C., Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, are accessible by train from Huntington.
Students spend 20 to 25 hours in class each week, studying under highly experienced professors certified in Teaching English as a Second Language. Classes are small, allowing students to get to know their professors and develop their English in a supportive environment. The course emphasizes:
- Strengthening speaking ability through in-class discussions with international and American students and interviews with local people
- Practice in listening and understanding academic lectures in real university classes
- Developing university-level writing and research skills
- Expanding vocabulary and increasing reading speed
- Developing the self-confidence to use English in a professional or U.S. university setting
- Giving the participant a broad experience of American culture and of life at a U.S. college/university
All IEP courses carry college credit and degree-seeking students may use up to 15 credits toward their undergraduate degree.
Scholarship Information
Participating students will receive a $2,000 per year International Friendship Award. Most international students are eligible for partial merit-based scholarships (scholarships for students with a record of high academic achievement) and need-based grants (grants based on the financial need of student). Currently, these scholarships range in amount from $2,000 to $10,000.
In general, financial assistance for students who are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens is limited and is dependent upon funds available.
International students are expected to provide a substantial proportion of their expenses at Juniata.
Award Deadline: May 15, 2008
Eligibility Requirements
Students must have an intermediate level of English and have completed secondary school in good standing. In addition, the following items are required for admission:
1. Intensive English Program Application Form - both online and hard copy version
2. Affidavit of Support form to apply for an I-20
3. Document of Financial guarantee (a bank statement or bank letter, on paper)
4. Copy of the photo page of your passport (on paper)
5. Non-refundable fee of $50.00 and housing deposit of $200.00 - in U.S. dollars or drawn on a U.S. bank
Contact
Mr. Brett Basom
Enrollment Center
Juniata College
700 Moore Street
Hungtington, PA 16652, USA
Tel: 814-641-3427
Tel: 814-641-3180
Fax: 814-641-3100
Email: usastudy@juniata. edu, admissions@juniata. edu
Further Information
Program page:
http://www.juniata. edu/departments/ international
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