Expand Your Horizons: Join the National Student Exchange at the University of Tennessee-Martin

1. Student National Exchange Broadening Your Educational Horizons www.nse.org

2. 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? National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

3. The amazing opportunity to expand your Educational Cultural and Personal Horizons National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

4. Why NSE? • Historically Black Colleges • Hispanic Serving Colleges • Sea-GrantUniversities • PrivateColleges 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: High degree of program compatibility National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

5. 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 National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

6. 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 National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

7. 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 National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

8. Exploring Participation Cost Eligibility Exploring Participation The Exchange National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

9. 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 National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

10. 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 • Must be in GOOD STANDING (academic, social, and financial) • Complete campus application and selection process Exploring Participation National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

11. Cost Cost Exploring Participation Plan A Students pay the in-state (resident) tuition/fees to their host campus There are two different plans Plan B Students pay their normal tuition/fees to their home campus 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. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

12. Exploring Participation The Exchange The Exchange • 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 University of Tennessee - Martin

13. 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 National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

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16. “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 National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

17. NSE will change your life… …and open the doors to new OPPORTUNITIES! National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

18. 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 myoung@utm.edu www.nse.org Powerpoint template and information source: National Student Exchange National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin

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