Founded in 1968, the National Student Exchange has placed over 80,000 students and has established a reputation for quality service. What is the benefit? 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 2
The amazing opportunity to expand your Educational Cultural and Personal 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive Horizon s 3
Why NSE? Low-cost options to study across state, regional, provincial and cultural borders for up to one full year. Geographically, culturally & ethnically diverse campuses and programs: • Historically Black Colleges • Hispanic Serving Colleges • Sea-Grant Universities • Private Colleges High degree of program compatibility 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 4
Why NSE? As part of the NSE Experience, you have the opportunity to… • Broaden your personal and educational perspectives • Explore and appreciate new cultures • Experience personal growth • Become more independent and resourceful • Live in a different area …all while studying at another NSE member institution 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 5
Why NSE? • • • • Expand University boundaries Learn from different instructors Investigate graduate and professional schools Look for future employment opportunities “The personal growth that came with leaving my comfort zone and experiencing something new was most rewarding.” Margaret Von Dollen, Cal Poly to U of Wisconsin, River Falls 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 6
Other NSE Benefits • Improve language skills • Access courses not available at home campus • Access to Honors courses • International exchange opportunities • Resident Assistant exchange “I’d do it again in a heartbeat” Nti Awakessien, University of Maine to Univ. of New Orleans 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 7
Exploring Participation Cost Eligibility Exploring Participation The Exchange 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 8
Exploring Participation • Talk to parents • Meet with campus NSE Coordinator • Study the NSE Directory • Visit www.nse.org • Review campus catalogs • Consult academic advisor • Determine if financial resources are sufficient for the exchange • Talk to financial aid officer 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 9
Eligibility Eligibility • FULL-TIME enrollment at home campus at the time of application and prior to placement • Cumulative 2.5 GPA (2.75 for UT Martin) • Be a sophomore, junior or senior at the time of exchange Exploring Participation • Must be in GOOD STANDING (academic, social, and financial) • Complete campus application and selection process 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 10
Plan A Cost There are two different plans Students pay the instate (resident) tuition/fees to their host campus Cost Plan B Students pay their normal tuition/fees to their home campus Exploring Participation Some schools use only one plan, while many participate in both – UT-MARTIN participates under PLAN B ONLY. Room & meals are always paid at the host campus. Transportation costs and other school related costs are the responsibility of the student. 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 11
The Exchange Exploring Participation The Exchange 03/18/19 • Up to one full year • Must be full-time during exchange • The majority of placements are made in early March for the following Fall/Spring semesters National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 12
Application and Placement Process • • • • • • • • Meet with academic advisor Complete UT Martin NSE application Interview with campus NSE Coordinator Attend campus pre-placement meeting Attend campus post-placement meeting Consult with financial aid officer Complete advising agreement Read, complete and return materials to host coordinator in a timely manner 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 13
NSE Member Campuses United States (AK & HI Inset) by Column B 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive (2) (5) (16) (7) (12) (7) (1) (1) 14
“My exchange taught me that life itself is a classroom into which we must invest ourselves completely…in all circumstances and experiences.” Ashley Golder, University of New Hampshire to Humboldt State University 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 16
Where can I get more information ? • For more information and application materials, please contact: Melanie Young, M.S.Ed. NSE Coordinator 258 Clement Hall – Student Success Center (731) 881-1598 [email protected] www.nse.or g Powerpoint template and information source: National Student Exchange 03/18/19 National Student Exchange and rsity of Tennessee - Martin Unive 18
