EducationUSA Academy 2016

• 3-4 week summer academic program hosted at a

U.S. college or university

• English language classes (20 hours per week)

• College preparatory workshops and courses

• Tours of diverse colleges and universities

• Fun cultural activities and regional trips

• Socialize with American and other international

students

Program Overview

• Be students (currently enrolled or recently graduated), ages 15-17 at the time of the summer program;

• Have at least three years of middle to high school English language study (language requirements may vary slightly by institution);

• Be mature and self-disciplined, with a commitment to active participation in the Academy and its programming;

• Be non-native English speakers and reside outside the United States;

• Have sufficient personal funds to cover program fees and international airfare.

Eligibility

• Students apply directly to the Academy of their choice:

http://www.edusaacademy.org/find-an-academy/

• Program cost, dates, and application deadlines vary by institution • Each host institution has its own application, which may include:

• Online Application • Transcripts • Letters of recommendation • TOEFL score or another language assessment tool • Bank statements

How to Apply

2016 EducationUSA Academy Host Institutions: • Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, CA) • Lewis and Clark College (Portland, OR) • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) • Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY) • Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) • University of Arkansas (Fayettville, AR) • University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO) • University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (Honolulu, HI) • University of North Georgia (Dahlonega, GA) • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)

Diablo Valley College Institution Type: Public Community College

Program Dates: July 2 - 30

Program Cost: $4,500

Application Deadline: April 1, 2016

Location: Pleasant Hill, CA

Program website: http://tinyurl.com/zqtyszd

Diablo Valley College Highlights:

• Only community college in the Academy network

• Students learn about U.S. culture by staying with a host family for the duration

of the program

• Weekend trips to Muir Woods National Monument and Yosemite National Park

• Group activities including bicycling on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge

Lewis and Clark College Institution Type: Private Liberal Arts College

Program Dates: July 11 – 30

Program Cost: $4,600

Application Deadline: May 15, 2016

Location: Portland, OR

Program website: http://tinyurl.com/jmmx5ej

Lewis and Clark College Highlights:

• Only private liberal arts college in the Academy network

• Students will have brief homestays

• Located in beautiful Portland, know for music and arts, love of the outdoors, great

coffee, and “hipster” culture

• Visit museums and attend musical performances

• Regional trips to the beach, “outlet” shopping,

and the Columbia River Gorge

Northwestern University Institution Type: Private Research University

Program Dates: July 10 – 30

Program Cost: $5,000

Application Deadline: April 1, 2016

Location: Evanston, IL

Program website: http://tinyurl.com/zrpxlm4

Northwestern University Highlights:

• Beautiful lakeshore campus, located right next to

the city of Chicago

• Attend a Chicago Cubs game

• See a show at the iconic Second City Improv

Comedy Club

• Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo

• Required: a minimum TOEFL score of 80 –

Academy students will be enrolled in courses in

American history, arts, and culture.

Syracuse University Institution Type: Private Research University

Program Dates: July 2 - 30

Program Cost: $4,990

Application Deadline: May 15, 2016

Location: Syracuse, NY

Program website: http://tinyurl.com/hxbs5cs

Syracuse University Highlights:

• Served as a 2015 Academy host campus.

• Located in beautiful upper state New York.

• Visit Niagara Falls

• Tour many institutions including the

prestigious Cornell University

• Instruction will include practice with

TOEFL exams and the new 2016 SAT

reading and writing components.

• Interact with American high school

students participating in other summer

programs on campus

Temple University Institution Type: Public Research University

Program Dates:

Track 1 – English and the Arts: July 7-Aug 6 Track 2 – University Experience: July 7-30

Program Cost:

Track 1 – English and the Arts: $5,450 Track 2 – University Experience: $4,250

Application Deadline: June 10, 2016

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Program website: http://tinyurl.com/zczosbm

Temple University Highlights:

• Choice of two tracks—University Experience or English and the Arts

• Visit New York City

• Participate in an art exhibition at the Tyler School of Art

• Sit in on Temple University classes

• Attend an Off-Broadway performance

• Spend a day on the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey

University of Arkansas Institution Type: Public Research University

Program Dates:

Session 1: June 5-25 Session 2: July 2-23

Program Cost: $4,075 (either session)

Application Deadline: Session 1: April 28, 2016 Session 2: May 27, 2016

Location: Fayetteville, AR

Program website: http://silc.uark.edu/edusacademy

University of Arkansas Highlights:

• Fayetteville, Arkansas is one of the 10 “best

college towns in the U.S.”

• Practice speaking English with conversation

partners and interact with American high school

students in other summer programs

• Experience a Model United Nations simulation

• Visit Clinton Presidential Library and learn about

native American people

• Lots of recreational activities such as canoeing,

hiking, and visiting a wildlife refuge

University of Colorado Boulder Institution Type: Public Research University

Program Dates: July 4-30

Program Cost: $5,000

Application Deadline: June 1, 2016

Location: Boulder, CO

Program website: http://edusaacademy.colorado.edu/

University of Colorado Boulder Highlights:

• Served as a 2015 Academy host campus

• Visits to Rocky Mountain National Park and Chautauqua Park

• Attend a Colorado Rockies baseball game

• Visit the Fiske Planetarium

• Go swimming and play at the Water World Water Park

University of Hawaii - Manoa Institution Type: Public Research University

Program Dates: July 10-30

Program Cost: $5,200

Application Deadline: March 31, 2016

Location: Honolulu, HI

Program website: http://outreach.hawaii.edu/eua/

University of Hawaii - Manoa Highlights:

• Explore the island of Oʻahu, hike Diamond Head, visit the Honolulu Zoo

• Sunset picnic with fireworks at the beach

• Hawaiian cultural workshops (take hula and lei-making workshops)

• Weekend stay with a local family to experience American and Hawaiian

culture firsthand

• Visit Lyon Arboretum to learn Hawaii’s rainforests and unique plant life

University of North Georgia

Institution Type: Public Research University

Program Dates: July 10-30

Program Cost: $4,250

Application Deadline: June 1, 2016

Location: Dahlonega, GA

Program website: http://ung.edu/educationusa-academy/

University of North Georgia Highlights:

• Located near Atlanta

• Visit local attractions like the World of Coca-

Cola, CNN Headquarters and the world’s

second largest aquarium

• Pan for gold at the Dahlonega Gold Mines

• Visit the Center for Civil and Human Rights

• Tour historic sites honoring Jimmy Carter and

Martin Luther King Jr.

• Enjoy outlet shopping, the Atlanta Zoo, and

attend an Atlanta Braves baseball game

Washington University in St. Louis Institution Type: Private Research University

Program Dates: July 17-August 5

Program Cost: $5,385

Application Deadline: April 1, 2016

Location: St. Louis, MO

Program website: http://tinyurl.com/hmwuehy

Washington University in St. Louis Highlights:

• Visit the St. Louis Arch, art museum, science center, and the botanical gardens

• Attend a St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game

• Visit Six Flags Amusement Park

• Trip to City Museum, a playground for all ages, filled with caves, slides, and

climbing apparatus made from recycled and found objects