EducationUSA Academy at Lewis & Clark by Laura Shier

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July 2016
Lewis & Clark in collaboration with EducationUSA offer a 3-week summer program for students who are ages 15 to 17 These students want to improve their academic English and learn about studying at universities in the U.S.

Portland, Oregon USA is located near the Pacific Ocean. It is between California and Washington States.

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EducationUSA Academy at Lewis & Clark

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Education USA Academy at Lewis & Clark

July 11 - 30

Are you 15 - 17 years old?

Do you want to improve your English and experience American culture?
Do you want to meet people from all over the world?
Do you want to learn about opportunities to study in the U.S.?
Do you want to experience living on a college campus in the U.S.?

High School students with at least 3 years of English study are eligible.

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Lewis & Clark in collaboration with Education USA is hosting a summer language program

The purpose is to give international students an opportunity to visit the United States and learn about universities and improve their English and academic skills in preparation for potential study in the U.S.

Lewis & Clark is a small, liberal arts campus located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It is a highly regarded school, known for its academic and social justice consciousness.

You should come if you:

are a 15 - 17 year-old international
have intermediate to advanced English skills
have a desire to learn about the U.S.
have a desire to meet people from around the world
might want to study in the U.S. after you complete high school

Students should have a minimum of three years of English instruction in school; this may be demonstrated by high school transcript, a graded writing sample and recommendation from a teacher, OR a TOEFL score of 60 or IELTS of 4.5.

Students should be mature and interested in improving their English and engaging in American culture and with others from different countries.

Language Learning

20 hours of class time per week
academic English
reading and writing
note taking, lectures
presentations and discussions

Classes will meet 9 - 12:30 and 1:15 - 3:00 Monday - Friday. Some class projects will include activities in the city and on campus.

Students will learn how to write American academic papers; learn to listen to lectures and guest speakers and take notes for discussions and assignments. Students will use technology to help design presentations; students will practice their speaking skills for class discussions; vocabulary acquisition is emphasized along with reading practice for fluency development.

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Academic Skills

library and resource research
research and essay writing
study skills
time management
how to apply to universities

Students will learn how to use the library as a resource for research; students will practice using study skills and time management strategies for academic success. Classes and other workshops will focus on the requirements and the process for applying to universities. They will get to meet Lewis & Clark Admissions to ask questions about the application process.

Students will also visit other universities and college campuses in the area to learn about the majors and application procedures at those schools.

Culture and American Life

activities in the community
conversation friends and families
museums, soccer games
beaches, hiking, waterfalls

The EducationUSA Academy at Lewis & Clark provides conversation partners and families for each student. These are opportunities to practice English with native speakers and to learn more about American culture.

Summer time at Lewis & Clark means summer camps. There are many American students to meet for socializing.

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Visits to other college and university campuses:
Portland State University
University of Portland
Portland Community College

Our visits to local campuses include a public university in the city center, another private university with top programs in engineering and business, and a community college, where students can prepare for two years of study and transfer those credits to other universities to complete a four-year undergraduate degree.

And of course, you will get to know all about Lewis & Clark!

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Campus Living

All rooms are double; secure and chaperoned

Once students are accepted to the Academy, we will ask them to provide information on their interests and preferences for living. All students will share a room with another Academy member. We hope that students will take the opportunity to room with someone from another country if possible; however, requesting a friend is also possible.

Girls and boys stay on separate floors. There are chaperones for each group who stay in the dormitory with the students.

Academy students are housed in a building with only youth 17 and under.

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Campus Living

common spaces, outdoor pool, all meals included

Lewis & Clark is a small campus located in a quiet neighborhood. There are many activities for students on campus when they have free time: swimming, tennis, weight rooms, sports courts, billiards, or just space to join friends and talk!

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Portland

museums, zoo, shops, waterfront

Portland is a city with a population of 600,000 people. It is located on the Willamette River and only 9 km from Lewis & Clark. The Academy will take students on trips to the city center for sightseeing and shopping. We will see a soccer game; Portland is the home of the professional soccer team, The Timbers!

It is a beautiful, safe city. It is easy to walk in the city center.

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The City

Shopping, Food Carts

Portland is known for its wonderful variety of food carts and restaurants. One weekend trip will include opportunities for students to visit the famous Saturday Market to purchase souvenirs or just to watch people. Students can try the many food carts as well!

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Weekend Trips

Nature just a minute away!

Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest, which is an area filled with natural beauty.

In 30 minutes driving, it is possible to see Multnomah Falls and other beautiful scenery on the Columbia River. Mt. Hood, which can be seen from Lewis & Clark, is only an hour's drive away.

One weekend trip will be to the Oregon Coast. Beautiful sandy and rocky beaches. Time for hiking and then a visit to one of the many small beach towns for ice cream or Oregon's famous saltwater taffy!

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Cost: $4600
Includes:
tuition, books, meals, housing, activities, trips, local transportation

No fee for applying. Once students apply and are accepted, they may pay in full or give a $500 deposit to reserve their space.

Cost does not include airfare or spending money.

We issue students their F-1 student visas; the visa application must be done in your country; The visa application fee is approximately $160. For more information please see: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/study-exchange/student.html

We are happy to help you with this process.

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