Transcript The Check List for an Ambassador Tour

AUBG Student
Ambassadors Club
September 2014
Blagoevgrad
Outline of the General Information to
be Provided During a Student
Ambassadors’ Tour of AUBG
Specific and additional information
to be provided during a tour
depends on the time availability and
guests’ prospective interests
Check List
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Learn very well the Tips for Tour Giving.
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Think about guests’ prospective fields of interest and what
specific information you will need to provide.
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Read carefully the INFO Package for more information that
you will need.
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Check the AUBG Web site (www.aubg.edu) or contact the
respective offices if you cannot find the information you
need in the INFO package.
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Introduction
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Be punctual and wear your nametag.
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Smile, be calm and confident, make the best first impression.
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Introduce yourself politely, if appropriate - shake hands.
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If not already known, ask the guests if they have visited
AUBG before.
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General Information
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The American University in Bulgaria was founded in 1991 in
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, through the joint efforts of USAID, the
Open Society Institute, the Bulgarian local and national
government, the University of Maine, and the City of
Blagoevgrad.
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AUBG is a private American-style Liberal Arts University,
comparable to institutions in the US, where the liberal
arts education:
- encourages students to develop critical thinking
and creative problem solving;
- nurtures both the skills needed for successful careers and
an ongoing intellectual curiosity.
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The language of instruction is English.
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Diploma recognized worldwide – US and BG (EU insert)
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Accreditation, Mission & Vision
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Accreditation - AUBG is accredited both in the United States
(by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges)
and in Bulgaria (by the National Evaluation and Accreditation
Agency).
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Mission Statement - the mission of the American University
in Bulgaria is to educate students of outstanding potential in a
community of academic excellence, diversity, and respect and
to prepare them for democratic and ethical leadership in
serving the needs of the region and the world.
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Vision: Our Aspirations for 2015 - we envision a community
of diverse and creative students of outstanding potential living
and learning together in an engaging and rigorous academic
environment on a campus which offers world-class academic,
recreational, and residential facilities. Mentored by
internationally respected faculty committed to the liberal arts
tradition, graduates will be fully prepared for lives of
professional achievement, personal fulfillment, and service.
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Student Body
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Close to 1,000 current students
From 40 countries
Committed to the pursuit of academic excellence
Energetic
Enthusiastic
Highly intelligent
Eager to meet new people
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Faculty
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International faculty coming from North America,
Europe, Asia and New Zealand.
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Create a stimulating and flexible academic
environment that brings real-world insights into the
classroom.
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Devote themselves to an interactive teaching process
and dialogue with students.
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Commit themselves to helping students and
promoting personal and professional development of
their students
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Study Process
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4-year education for obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
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Variety of combinations of majors and minors.
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Variety of general education courses.
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Variety of electives depending on students’ interests.
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Small classes (20-30 students); all students guaranteed
personal attention.
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Learning process based on collaboration; students
expected to be prepared, engaged, and full participants.
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Majors
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American Studies
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
European Studies
History and Civilizations
Information Systems
Journalism and Mass Communication
Literature (secondary major*)
Mathematics
Political Science and International Relations
Self-Designed Major (secondary major*)
*Secondary majors are those that are accredited in the United
States and result in an American diploma only.
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Minors, Gen Eds & Electives
Minors:
 American Studies
 Anthropology
 Computer Science
 Economics
 European Studies
 Fine Arts
 History
 Information Systems
 Journalism and Mass
Communication
 Literature
 Mathematics
 Philosophy and
Religion
 Political Science and
International Relations
 Public Policy
 Southeast European
Studies
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General Education
courses:
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Literarure
Sciences
Music
Applied Music
Anthropology
History
Mathematics
Analysis
Theater
Philosophy
Politics
Drawing
And others...
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A variety of
electives:
 Poetry
 Introduction to
Astronomy
 History of Jazz
 Global History
 Abstract Algebra
 Beginning Acting
 Ethisc
 AUBG Choir
 And more…
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Academic Facilities
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Multimedia classrooms.
14 fully-equipped computer labs, with high-speed,
24 hours a day Internet access.
Largest English-language university library in
Southeastern Europe.
Modern on-line system for research.
Bookstore with all necessary books available and
various souvenirs.
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Residence Life
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Modern residence halls a 15 min walk from the main
building.
Comfortable lounges and study areas on each floor.
Aerobic rooms, gyms, computer labs, multi-purpose and
party rooms, laundry facilities, cafés, TV/DVD areas.
State-of-the-art student center providing world-class
academic, residential, and recreational experience.
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Free Time
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Student Clubs
Student Government
Student Media
Sports Activities
Student Theatre
Community Service Activities
Student-friendly town of Blagoevgrad with its
walking plazas, shops, cafes, restaurants, theater,
cinema, swimming pools, etc.
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After Graduation
With its more than 3,800 alumni from 20 classes, AUBG’s
greatest impact on the region is through its highly
successful graduates.
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30 - 35% of AUBG graduates continue their studies at
prestigious universities: Wharton, Cornell, Harvard,
Stanford, Yale, London School of Economics, the
Sorbonne, Central European University and many other
universities worldwide.
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The other 65 - 70 % of AUBG graduates begin their
professional career almost immediately in leading world
companies: The World Bank, Ernst &Young, IBM Bulgaria,
Procter & Gamble, Siemens AG, General Electric, Shell,
Coca Cola, CNN International, MTel, BTV, British Airways,
etc.
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Admission
Application Requirements:
 Application Form
 Official SAT Reasoning Test Score (min. of 1,000 points –
critical reading and mathematics)
 Official TOEFL Score (iBT/CBT/TOEFL – min. 80/213/550
points)
 Official High School Transcript and Diploma (Grade Point
Average – min. 3.00 based on 4.00 system)
 2 Letters of Recommendation
 Essay
 Application for Financial Assistance and its supporting
documents (optional)
Application Timeline: specified on the AUBG Web site
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Tuition & Study Support
2014 – 2015 academic year
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Tuition ($10,800)
Housing
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Skaptopara I & II ($1,350.00)
Skaptopara III
($1,670.00)
Total = $12,650/12,970$
Student Activity Fee ($500)
AUBG students are offered a variety of options to finance their education:
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Financial Aid - AUBG provides institutional financial aid which is based on both
academic merit and financial need of the student.
Scholarships - AUBG offers many students scholarship support made possible
through the generosity of private and corporate donors. Scholarships may be either
full or partial and are allocated according to conditions specified by the donor.
Student Assistants Program on Campus – part-time work for up to 360 hours per
academic year
Student Loans
Work and Travel Programs
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Most Common Visited Sites
Main Building:
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Skaptopara Campus:
Flags Grand Staircase
Picture Display
Administrative offices
English Language
Institute
Computer Labs
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Skaptopara III
Skaptopara I and II
Balkanski Academic Center
Panitza Library
Yards and Gardens
America for Bulgaria Student
Center
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Additional Info
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Flags of all countries from which we have/had students
Picture Display
Senior Gifts
Career Center
Health Center
Advising Center
Counseling Center
Student Government incl. Student Clubs and Student Media
English Language Institute
AUBG Sofia:
- Elieff Center for Education and Culture;
- Centre for European Programmes;
- Executive MBA Program.
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Other Tours
Be curious and always willing to learn new information from
different sources, since you might be assigned the task to
lead some other tours like:
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Blagoevgrad
Native town/country
Rila Monastery
Sofia
Melnik
Rozhen Monastery
Others
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