Global Partner Summer School 2015 SHARING THE MIAMI UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE WITH OUR GLOBAL PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

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1 Global Partner Summer School 2015 SHARING THE MIAMI UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE WITH OUR GLOBAL PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

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3 Miami welcomes international students and faculty C U S T O M I Z E D A N D COLLABORATIVE summer study-and-excursion programs that have benefited both the partner institution and Miami have been part of the Miami tradition for more than a decade. These customized programs are the perfect opportunity for your students to experience topranked American academics in an idyllic university town.

4 FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS Miami FOR MORE THAN University 200 YEARS Miami University HAS BEEN KNOWN AS ONE HAS BEEN KNOWN AS ONE OF THE PREMIER PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S. OF THE PREMIER PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S. SEATTLE MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD PORTLAND CHICAGO NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES DENVER KANSAS CITY INDIANAPOLIS WASHINGTON D.C. ATLANTA DALLAS HOUSTON DRIVING TIMES TO OXFORD CITY HOURS CHICAGO 5 CLEVELAND 4.5 COLUMBUS 2.5 INDIANAPOLIS 2 CINCINNATI 1 14,936 4 } Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA UNDERGRADUATES and 2,459 graduate students 25,000 Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio (56 kilometers north of Cincinnati), a

5 NATIONAL RANKINGS: Do well and people notice. U.S.News & World Report AMERICA S BEST COLLEGES 2014 Miami is ranked 2nd in the nation for its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Miami tied with the College of William and Mary, is surpassed only by Princeton university. The Princeton Review OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS The Best 378 Colleges Edition features Miami for outstanding academics and describes Miami as having a vibrant, social atmosphere and a gorgeous campus. PayScale.com BEST SALARY POTENTIAL Miami University ranks 1st among public universities in Ohio for best salary potential after graduation. Fiske Guide to Colleges HIGH-CALIBER STUDENT BODY Miami is included in the list of the nation s best and most interesting colleges and universities and is said to have the true look and feel of a private, with a picture-perfect campus and high-caliber student body. Global Partner Summer School { 5

6 Our Global Partner Summer School offers many opportunities for you and your students. Individual institutions select students (and an accompanying faculty or staff member) to participate in either the 3-week or 5-week program at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA. Students take one or two courses on a noncredit basis that are chosen and approved by the home institution on a Monday to Friday morning academic schedule. Students enjoy frequent cultural excursions on weekends and weekday afternoons including a four-day July 4th National Holiday excursion to Chicago on the 5-week program. Students live on the beautiful Oxford campus in a specially selected residence hall and enjoy lunches at a campus restaurant and an Asian dinner buffet Monday to Friday with lunches or dinners on Saturday excursions. (Breakfasts and other meals are self-catered or purchased). Students enjoy the full campus services and facilities (libraries and museums, electronic access, student center, student recreation center, etc.) and easy walking access to Uptown Oxford s restaurants, stores and parks. The program is offered on a group basis with one complimentary place for home-university faculty or staff for each ten enrolled students. 6 } Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA

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8 8 } Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA

9 Global Partner Summer School. World class academics in a college-town setting. 3-WEEK PROGRAM July 11 August 1, 2015 Fee per student $2,750 Included in fee: Housing and Dining Double occupancy campus housing Two meals a day, Monday Friday Lunch or dinner on Saturday excursions Academics One course taught in English Textbooks and technology feess Transportation Airport hotel stays and transfers Local transportation Enrichment Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday excursions Campus Resources including Recreation Center Closing banquet and awards ceremony 5-WEEK PROGRAM June 28 August 1, 2015 Fee per student $4,000 Included in fee: Housing and Dining Double occupancy campus housing Two meals a day, Monday Friday Lunch or dinner on Saturday excursions Academics Two courses taught in English Textbooks and technology feess Transportation Airport hotel stays and transfers Local transportation Enrichment Four day July 4th trip to Chicago Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday excursions Campus Resources including Recreation Center Closing banquet and awards ceremony Global Partner Summer School { 9

10 10 } Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA

11 Dear Miami Global Partner, Miami University is pleased to introduce an innovative and dynamic summer certificate program for international students. Recognizing the importance of globalizing our campus community, we are inviting students to live on campus and study English language, American culture, and other courses at one of the most beautiful and historic campuses in the United States. Known for its academic excellence and global learning experiences, Miami is the perfect choice for summer study. I am delighted to invite you to review our program and I encourage you to consider the Miami University Global Partner Summer School opportunity for your students and faculty. Sincerely yours, Cheryl D. Young Assistant Provost Global Initiatives Miami University If your university wishes to create a study abroad program on the beautiful Oxford campus next summer, please contact: Dr. David J. Keitges dkeitges@miamioh.edu 209 MacMillan Hall, 501 E. Spring Street Oxford, Ohio, USA Global Partner Summer School { 11

12 Global Partner Summer School Miami University Global Initiatives Produced by Miami University Global Initiatives,