NYU School of Professional Studies American Language Institute American College Experience Summer 2015 The American Language Institute (ALI) at New York University (NYU) offers a wide The American Language Institute at New York University range of language courses and customized programs especially designed to meet the academic and business needs of international students, working professionals, and global partners. We provide a comprehensive program of English language instruction and evaluation. We emphasize an integrated approach, ensuring that students not only
gain a foundation in language structure, but also become comfortable and confident in using the language to communicate with native speakers. Our location in the heart of New York City provides incomparable access to the cultures of the world. We extend our classroom to the streets, giving students complete immersion in language and culture to help students learn how to express themselves with ease and accuracy. The ALI and NYU have earned the prominent position of helping students and professionals all over the world perfect their English communication skills, and we currently educate one of the largest international populations among U.S. universities. New York University s School of Professional Studies New York University is the largest private university in the United States and one of its most prestigious. With three locations in the center of Manhattan Downtown, Greenwich Village and Midtown -- NYU School of Professional Studies is located at the center of one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. The School's academic programs, faculty members, events, and student body reflect NYC and all that it has to offer. Instructors are leading experts in their fields who connect students with key industry sectors and provide a wealth of local, national, and international contacts. From the arts to business to global affairs and much more, NYU School of Professional Studies offers an education that is truly relevant in its application to the City and the world beyond. The School of Professional Studies is recognized as the leader in delivering professional-level education that meets the needs of both employers and students. Founded in 1934, the School of Professional Studies is among the 18 colleges and schools that comprise New York University, one of the largest private research universities in the United States and the first Global Network University. Through its faculty, curricula, and vibrant professional and academic networks, NYU School of Professional Studies captures the expertise of key sectors where New York leads globally. For more than 80 years, New York University s School of Professional Studies has served the diverse needs of businesses, their employees, and the community with courses designed by learning experts and taught by practicing industry professionals at worksites, online, and in our classrooms. Whether the goal is to polish specific skill sets or provide more leadership and managerial tools and techniques to students and professionals, our courses address the pressing needs of industry today. Program Overview: American College Experience (ACE) is a 3-week cultural orientation and English language program designed for undergraduate applicants that provides an engaging hands-on introduction to higher education in the United States. In ACE, international students learn how to create successful US college applications while also acquiring the skills necessary to effectively participate in campus life at an American university. Students have the opportunity to meet with NYU admissions representatives and
international student advisors. They will benefit from instruction on admissions standards, the personal statement, and standardized college tests such as the SAT and TOEFL. Additionally, students are immersed in the American college experience and learn how to participate in student life by going on special interactive tours of the NYU campus. On the weekends, students will travel to Boston and Washington D.C. to visit universities and participate in campus admissions tours there. Students will study college level English, learn what makes an effective college application, and gain a cultural orientation to the American university in a fun, interactive program at NYU, one of the world s premier universities, located in the vibrant heart of New York City. Curriculum: The Successful College Application In this course, students will learn how to complete a successful application to an American university, write an effective personal statement and learn how to efficiently navigate through the visa and application process. ACE provides a comprehensive overview of higher education in the US and examines present-day admissions standards that are used by many US colleges and university admissions offices in making their acceptance decisions for international applicants. Visit NYU Colleges & Learn from NYU Admissions Speakers Students will meet NYU admissions officers, international student advisors, and American NYU students to gain valuable advice about preparing for college. The program also features visits to several of NYU s 15 New York-based colleges, schools and institutes. Participants will have opportunities to meet representatives of these schools and learn about getting into these institutions. Experience Student Life & Communicate on a US Campus Students develop their written and oral skills, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their knowledge related to campus life at an American University. Through engaging role-plays, web-based activities, and short presentations, students will become more proficient and confident in expressing themselves to American students and admissions representatives. Students will have the experience of living on a US university campus and get a sense of what life on a campus is like. Skills focus All ALI classes subscribe to a communicative, interactive, task-based approach to English language learning, and all employ the best teaching practices of the ESL profession. The ACE program, as a part-time, learn-by-doing experience engages students in the kinds of activities that they would encounter in applying to and attending a US college or university. In learning about the nature of the admissions process, for
example, students will be learning and using new vocabulary. This course focuses on the language skills needed to meet admissions standards and succeed at an American university. Topics include: preparing for the TOEFL, on-campus interviewing, writing the personal statement, mastering relevant vocabulary and idioms, lecture listening, note taking, small group discussion, participation strategies, writing and speaking creatively about campus topics of interest, and presentation skills. In three weeks, through using English in real situations and relevant activities, participants gain confidence in the language while learning about the content that forms the basis of the course. Interactive Field Trips Each week, students will take an interactive field trip to a location on campus or in New York City that is related to the American College Experience. One such class trip is to the Kimmel Center for University Life, the nexus of NYU s campus activity for undergraduate and graduate students, where students will compete in teams in a fun scavenger hunt game with American students. By practicing English skills in real-world campus contexts with other American students, such as at NYU cafeterias & other campus sites, students will gain more confidence and fluency in the language. Students will also receive special guided tours of NYU s state of the art university facilities, such as NYU s residence halls, computer labs, libraries, and sports locations. Online Blog and Educational Technology Blogging is a powerful, interactive technology for communicating with peers and the world. In the ACE program, students will learn to create a class blog and expand their vocabulary and write creatively online about topics of their own interest, while exchanging feedback from classmates. Students will post text, audio, and video about field trips to relevant culture sites on campus and in the city. Students will also be taken to NYU campus computer labs and learn specific strategies for conducting the college search online, as well as how to navigate recommended internet resources and virtual college sites. Program Objectives: Participants who successfully complete the program requirements will receive a certificate of completion. By the end of the program, students will be able to: Use acquired skills to successfully complete a college application Compose and edit college-level essays and texts, including their personal statement Identify the appropriate choices for their college goals (safety, best-fit, and reach schools)
Employ oral communication strategies needed to communicate with increased fluency with their peers in the college setting, with a focus on appropriateness, pronunciation, articulation, intonation, stress and vocal projection Have confidence in their ability to adapt and excel in the overseas college environment Skillfully present themselves during an on-campus interview Prepare for the TOEFL by mastering relevant vocabulary and idioms Apply participation strategies, lecture listening, and note taking skills to college learning Dates: The duration of the program is 3 weeks. Students can choose to attend either Session 1 from July 6 to July 24, 2015 or Session 2 held from July 27 to August 14, 2015. The ACE program is only open to High School students. Students must have completed one year of High School at the start of the program to apply. Please note, the schedule is subject to change. Weekly Schedule: Session 1: 7/6/2015-7/24/2015 Session 2: 7/27/2015-8/14/2015 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 August 1
9:00-12:00pm Welcome Session and Overview; Diagnostics & Class Placement 1:30-3:00pm NYU campus tour Introduction to Higher Education in the US Mission Statements; College Trivia Culture Shock & Adaptation Empire State Building Discovering College Life Creating a Survey for College Students Choosing a Major & Career; Self-Assessment, Expressing Preferences Central Park NYU College Visit College of Arts & Sciences Open House. Language Focus: Asking Questions & Seeking Clarification Undergraduate Admissions Test Standards TOEFL and SAT Sony Wonder Labs Field Trip: Campus Computer Lab, Time Management for College Success The College Search Online: Internet Strategies & Virtual Colleges Macy s shopping excursion Saturday, July 11 Saturday, August 2 Travel to Boston Arrive at Hotel Campus Tour: Harvard University (to be confirmed) Sunday, July 12 Sunday, August 3 Campus Tour: MIT Campus Tour: Northeastern University (to be confirmed) Travel to NYC July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8
The Personal Statement & the College Application Roommates and Dorm Etiquette; Conversation Tips: Negotiating Wall Street and World Trade Center Memorial Museum Field Trip: Washington Square Park Campus; Meet & survey current American NYU students; Create NYU Student Profile Resume Writing Tenement Museum Interview Strategies; the College Internship Guest Presentation: NYU Undergraduate Admissions Officers with Q & A 1:00-5:00pm Metropolitan Museum of Art Oral Presentation Skills & Written Communication Skills; Faculty Expectations Undergraduate Admissions Test Tips TOEFL and SAT 1:00-5:00pm Highline and art galleries TOEFL Games and Strategies Guest Speaker: NYU Admissions Little Italy and Chinatown Walking Tour Saturday, July 18 Saturday, August 9 Travel to Washington, D.C. Arrive at Hotel Campus Tour: Georgetown University (to be confirmed) Sunday, July 19 Sunday, August 10 Campus Tour: American University (to be confirmed) Campus Tour: George Washington University (to be confirmed) Travel to NYC July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24 August 11 August 12 August 13 August 14 August 15
Field Trip: Kimmel Center Scavenger Hunt & Social Organizations & Student Resources The Personal Statement - Revisited Brooklyn Bridge and Grimaldi s Pizza NYU College Visit NYU Polytechnic Institute. Language Focus: Asking Questions & Seeking Clarification Classroom Debate; Expressions with the Academic Word List Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Steve Jobs & Unique College Success Stories Guest Speakers: NYU College Students talk about the American College Experience 1:00-3:00pm NYU student center activity The SMART Goals Strategy Tips for Setting and Reaching Measurable Goals The Personal Statement Review Study group for final presentation 9:00-12:00pm Final Event: Student Poster Presentations on aspects of the American College Experience 12:00-3:00pm Final Ceremony and Reception Tuition and Fees Service Fee Tuition $1995 Registration Fee $20 University Programs Fee $120 Student Program Activities Fee (excursions, field trips, trip to Boston and Washington, DC) $883 Certificate fee $100 Total paid to NYU SPS non-credit office: $3,118
Meal Plan (10 meals per week + $30 dining dollars) $465 Housing at NYU Dorms $678 *$500 housing deposit will be required when students submit housing application. Total paid to NYU Housing: $1,143 Insurance TBD (Students are provided with insurance options. Health insurance is mandatory) Pick-up and drop-off at the airport TBD (Arranged separately with students) Important: Metrocard is not included. We suggest budgeting $112 for an unlimited metrocard. Housing During the summer, New York University offers safe, convenient and affordable housing in New York City for students. NYU's residence halls are located in some of the most vibrant neighborhoods of New York City including Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Union Square. All of our residence halls are conveniently located near public transportation, allowing you access to all that New York City offers. Visa Please note that this program does not qualify for F-1 visa status.