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
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?
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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
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Other NSE Benefits
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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
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Exploring Participation
Cost
Eligibility
Exploring
Participation
The
Exchange
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Exploring Participation
• 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
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
Exploring
Participation
• Must be in GOOD STANDING (academic, social,
and financial)
• Complete campus application and selection
process
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Cost
Plan A
There are two different plans
Cost
Students pay the in-state
(resident) tuition/fees to
their host campus
Plan B
Students pay their
normal tuition/fees to
their home campus
Exploring
Participation
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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Participation
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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
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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
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NSE Member Campuses
United States (AK & HI Inset)
by Column B
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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
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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
myoung@utm.edu
www.nse.org
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UNIVERSITY Of
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THE CAMPUS THAT CARES !
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