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Bishop's University is an institution whose primary concern is to offer quality education to undergraduate students in the humanities, education, social sciences, natural sciences, and business administration. Our academic programs are broadly-based and stress the interrelationships of disciplines in addition to their specializations. Emphasis is placed on personal contact between faculty and students through small classes and frequent use of seminars and laboratories. The residential aspect and small size encourage an informal atmosphere in academic, social, cultural and sporting situations. Students enjoy facilities such as: a theatre which offers various dramatic productions, concerts and films; an art gallery with frequent exhibitions; a sports complex with tennis and squash courts, indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasium, weight training room, martial arts space and dance studio. Annual full-time enrolment at Bishop's is around 1900 students. Students come from all Canadian provinces, as well as from several foreign countries. The language of instruction at Bishop's is English. LOCATION: The location of Bishop's University combines the advantages of being close to several major cities with being in one of the most beautiful rural areas of Canada. Bishop's is only five minutes from Sherbrooke, a predominantly French-speaking city of more than 100,000 people. For those of all backgrounds, our bilingual environment offers a truly enriching opportunity. Montreal is less than two-hours away and can be reached by car or bus. Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City, New York and Boston are within a half day's drive. Lennoxville is located just north of the American border states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The beauty of the Eastern Townships of Quebec, with its mountains, rivers, and lakes, invites residents and tourists alike to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including downhill/cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. LENNOXVILLE: Settled in 1819, Lennoxville took its name from Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond, who was then Governor General. The town's full-time population of some 4,000 residents is augmented for nine months of the year by the 3,000 university and college students who come to study and live in Lennoxville. Much of Lennoxville's personality and many of its characteristics have been shaped by students from around the world who have come here to study for over 150 years. Lennoxville is proud of its small-town, co-operative community spirit which brings together people from many nationalities. There are three banks, a large grocery store, a variety of restaurants and shops. CLIMATE: With the change of seasons in southern Quebec, you will need a variety of clothing for warmer weather (September & April), as well as cooler fall (October & November) and winter temperatures (December through March). You will need boots, gloves/mittens, hats, scarves, and jackets/coats for the rain and snow. Sherbrooke has several large department stores and the main mall has many shops offering a selection of styles and prices from which to choose. Bishop's students in general dress casually: T-shirts, pants, jeans, and sweaters for both men and women. HOUSING: Finding your own accommodations: On-campus residence halls are only for the academic time periods, residences are not offered during the summer, so alternate living arrangements are necessary. Off-campus housing prices vary between US$130 and US$350 a month. RESIDENCE ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Bishop's academic calendar year starts in late August and it is organized in two semesters. Spring Semester: Early March-Mid July
PROFILE: Simon Fraser University is an excellent university on the west coast of Canada . Simon Fraser consistently ranks as one of the top institutions in the Maclean's magazine annual survey of Canadian universities. The university's reputation rests on its ability to find "creative solutions to the challenges presented by an ever-evolving world," and on its tradition of flexibility, commitment to choice, and passion for innovation. LOCALE: SFU is located on top of 400 meter-high Burnaby Mountain , less than 16 kilometers from the center of Vancouver . Spectacular 360-degree views of snow-capped mountains, ocean inlets and islands make our campus unique. For those who ski, Vancouver 's local ski hills are just 30 minutes away, and Whistler/Blackcomb is about two hours away. Vancouver is famous for its cultural diversity, efficient public transit system and a very low crime rate. DIVISIONS: Five Faculties: Applied Science : Communication, Computing Science, Engineering Science, Kinesiology, and Environmental Management; Arts: Archeology, criminology, economics, English, French, Geography, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, and Women's studies; Business : Accounting, Finance, International, Management Information Systems, Management Science, and Marketing; Administration, Education : Educational Psychology, Physical education, and Environmental Education, and Science : Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Biochemistry, Physics. ACADEMIC NOTES: SFU is consistently ranked amongst the top comprehensive universities in Canada, placing 1st in 2000 for the fourth time in six years. ROOM AND BOARD: The Residences on the west end of campus are all the student residences. The farthest out are the 4-bedroom townhouses with their panoramic view of the inlet and north shore mountains. A large parking lot for residents is in the center of all the other buildings: Hamilton Hall for graduate students and their families, Louis Riel House for families with children and single students living together, coed units McTaggart-Cowan Hall and Shell House with shared bathrooms and kitchens, and Madge Hogarth House for women only, on the north side of the parkade just past the tennis court. Student leaders in each residence are available to help out with questions and concerns, and to plan social events for residents. All residences have kitchen areas, but there is no meal plan. Students can buy a debit card for campus cafeterias at the beginning of each semester, and meals will be charged to that lump sum. Office of Residence and Housing can also help in finding off-campus housing. There is a wide range of housing, including apartments, houses, and townhouses, near the University. From May to August, student residences offer a place to stay for part of the summer accommodation. EXCHANGES DATES: The Fall Semester (September - December), and the Spring Semester (January - April)
CETYS University was founded in 1961 in the city of Mexicali, the capital of the State of Baja California. The University has campuses in Mexicali, Tijuana and Ensenada. CETYS started as a private home with 52 students, and today it has a combined enrollment of over 3000 students in both Tijuana and Ensenada campuses. CETYS is "recognized by the Mexican Ministry of Education as 1 of only 6 centers of excellence among Mexican private universities" The State of Baja California is strategically located in the Pacific Rim. Baja California is known for its industry, commerce, agriculture, tourism and fishing among other recreational activities. Tijuana offers a great variety of international cuisine including Oriental, Argentinean, French and Italian. Tijuana is surrounded by many attractions such as greyhound racing and Jai Alai, ocean fishing and cultural museums. In close proximity to Tijuana you will find famous tourist areas such as Rosarito, Ensenada, Tecate and Mexicali. Rosarito, Baja's new municipality is famous for its magnificent coastline, wide sandy beaches, wonderful views, excellent surf and quiet bays. You do not need a visa to study in Tijuana. As you may have heard, it is very easy to cross the border and take classes in this city. HOUSING: Finding your own accommodations - Living arrangements are very easy in Tijuana, and if you share a room with one or two other students, the rent would be very inexpensive, as low as $75 a month. The average price for meals per month is $150. ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Most classes at CETYS University are taught in the morning, but some (few of them) are taught from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The exchange program is with the Guadalajara campus only
Profile: Founded in 1943 by a group of Mexican businessmen and now considered one of the best universities in Mexico, ITESM is a 27-campus educational system with campuses in 26 cities. System-wide enrollment has surpassed sixty thousand students. Campuses in Guadalajara, Mazatlán, Mexico City, Monterrey and Querétaro are ISEP members. Fields of study include agriculture, architecture, computer science, food technology, management and Spanish. MBA students are also welcome on a trimester calendar. Applicants may study one term at one campus and transfer to another Mexican city for another term. Academic notes: Class attendance is required in order to receive credit. Several partial tests and a final examination compose the final grade. Seventy (70/100) is the minimum passing grade, not less, as in most Mexican institutions. Language notes: Although Spanish proficiency is necessary, ITESM offers several options to enhance students’ language fluency (included in ISEP benefits). An intensive, four-level Spanish language program is offered during six weeks in June-July at the Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mazatlán and Querétaro campuses. Semester-long Spanish programs are also available at the intermediate and advanced levels. The latter may be taken in conjunction with classes in other fields. Room and board: Participants will be housed in student residence halls unless otherwise requested. As no dormitories are available in México City and Querétaro, students will be placed with local families. For meals, weekly stipends or cafeteria tickets will be provided, depending on individual campus facilities. Exchange dates: Semester 1: early August to December; Semester 2: early January to May ITESM - GuadalajaraGuadalajara, Jalisco (pop. 5 million) Profile: ITESM-Guadalajara offers a friendly, small campus of five buildings in a modern architectural style. Facilities also include a library, cafeteria, gymnasium and other sports facilities. Total enrollment: 2,000 students. Locale: Nationally known as Mexico's ÒWestern PearlÓ and internationally recognized as Mexico's Silicon Valley, Guadalajara is the second largest city in the country. The city has benefited from all the best of Mexican history and culture and is rapidly becoming more sophisticated and cosmopolitan. Located in western Mexico in the state of Jalisco, Guadalajara is also the hometown of Mariachi music. Divisions: Administration and Social Sciences (business administration, economics, finance, international business, marketing, public accounting); Engineering (chemical, civil, electronic and telecommunications, electronics, industrial, mechanical); Sciences and Humanities (communication sciences, computer science, information sciences); School of Graduate Programs (MBA).
The Universidad Autónoma de Baja California was founded in the State of Baja California in 1957 and has been growing at a fast pace. In 1961 and 1962 the University incorporated the Economic and Business Administration schools. A number of other schools have been added since then. In 1968 the Mexicali campus started with Accounting, Administration and Engineering schools. At present, the University consists of 11 schools, 11 faculties and 2 institutes. There are a total of 55 degrees offered at a professional level. The University has a solid background and is recognized nationally as one of the best universities in Mexico. The State of Baja California is strategically located in the Pacific Rim. Baja California is known for its industry, commerce, agriculture, tourism and fishing among other recreational activities. Tijuana offers a great variety of international cuisine including Oriental, Argentinean, French and Italian. Tijuana is surrounded by many attractions such as greyhound racing and Jai Alai, ocean fishing and cultural museums. In close proximity to Tijuana you will find famous tourist areas such as Rosarito, Ensenada, Tecate and Mexicali. Rosarito, Baja's new municipality is famous for its magnificent coastline, wide sandy beaches, wonderful views, excellent surf and quiet bays. HOUSING: Finding your own accommodations: Living arrangements are very easy in Tijuana, and If you share a room with one or two other students, the rent would be very inexpensive, as low as $75 a month. The average price for meals per month is $150. ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Classes at UABC are offered in the morning and in the afternoon. Spring Semester: Early January to early June |
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