National Student Exchange

Broadening Your Educational Horizons

www.nse.org

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?

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The amazing opportunity to expand your

Educational Cultural and Personal

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Horizons

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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

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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

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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 6 4/27/2020

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 4/27/2020 7

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Exploring Participation

Cost Eligibility Exploring Participation The Exchange

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Exploring Participation

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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

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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

Eligibility Exploring Participation

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Cost

There are two different plans Plan A

Students pay the in-state (resident) tuition/fees to their host campus

Exploring Participation Cost 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.

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The Exchange

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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

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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 4/27/2020 13

NSE Member Campuses

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“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 4/27/2020 National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin 16

NSE will change your life… …and open the doors to new

OPPORTUNITIES!

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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.org

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UNIVERSITY Of TENNESSEE - MARTIN

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