JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY ROME, ITALY
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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (AAICU)
American College of Dublin • American College of Thessaloniki • American University of Bulgaria • American University of Armenia • American University of Central Asia • American University of Sharjah • Franklin College • Haigazian University • Institute for American Universities • John Cabot University • Lebanese American University • Richmond: The International University of London • The American College of Greece • The American University in Cairo • The American University of Beirut • The American University of Paris
DISCOVER A UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
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WHY AN INTERNATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION? In an interconnected global world where working in new situations and changing jobs and careers has become the norm, JCU’s solid international liberal arts education provides the structure to adapt and thrive in this environment. Business and organizations are valuing students with liberal arts training who can think critically, ask good questions, and find creative and innovative solutions to problems that are often complex and ambiguous and cross national lines. Creative and innovative thinking arises from an international education. Learning how to behave and think in different way may make individuals aware of multiple perspectives and approaches when dealing with mundane and novel situations and, thus, may be associated with increased creativity.* * From: Cultural Borders and Mental Barriers:The Relationship Between Living Abroad and Creativity, William W. Maddux INSEAD and Adam D. Galinsky Northwestern University Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 2009 Vol. 96, No. 5, 1047–1061 0022-3514/09/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/a0014861
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES Business and Economics
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES Political and Social Sciences
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES Humanities
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TRANSFER CREDITS To obtain a preliminary evaluation of your transfer credits, please use the form in JCU web site. TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATION We will get back to you shortly with a preliminary review of the credits and courses you would need to take at JCU, along with an estimated graduation date. 10
GRADUATE SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES
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ENROLLMENT PROFILE
Total Enrollment 900-1000 STUDENTS FROM 55 COUNTRIES INCLUDING RUSSIA, UKRAINE, BYELORUSSIA,GEORGIA AND KAZAKHSTAN 440 degree students of which: •Italian 46%; •American 27%; •European 15%; •Others 12%. 450-550 visiting students a semester from 138 Universities of which: •United States 96% •International 4%.
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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
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Small Classes – an average of 15 students;
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Liberal arts environment of critical research, and writing;
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Practical applications include case studies, faculty-led trips, onsite learning, and use of information resources;
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Curriculum that makes use of Rome and the surrounding region;
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Academic advising and Career Services integrated into University studies.
and creative thinking,
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JCU FACULTY DEGREES
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LIBRARY RESOURCES
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Collections: 25,000 volumes, periodicals and audiovisuals.
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Free access to databases: • J-STOR e-journals for Humanities and Social Sciences; • EBSCO databases for Social Sciences and Business; • Project Muse database for Humanities and Social Sciences; • Lexis-Nexis for Business Administration, Law, Finance, etc; • Grove and ARTSTOR for Art and Music; • E-collection of over 70,000 volumes
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COMPUTER LABS Equipped with: •
Latest-technology computers.
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Well-trained professionals; Student assistants.
Both campuses are completely WIFI.
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GOING-GLOBAL . . .
JCU DIRECT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Pay JCU tuition keeping your existing scholarships/financial aid and attend a partner university. Agreements with Universities in the US in San Diego, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Miami. Partners in Europe include Tilburg University in the Netherlands and Business Schools in Sweden and Macedonia. We have an agreement with Korea too!...and the list is growing... INDEPENDENT STUDY ABROAD Take a Leave of Absence from JCU and enroll as a study abroad student in a US regionally-accredited or a non-US university recognized by a country’s higher education authority. 19
CAREER SERVICES
INTERNSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL FIRMS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS The Career Services Department provides advice on: • Networking; • Resume writing; • Submitting a job application; • Interview skills; • Researching careers; • Graduate study; • Internships.
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EXAMPLES OF INTERNSHIPS Business Administration/Economics Burson Marsteller, Pirelli, Procter&Gamble, Georgeson, Ernest&Young, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, IBM Communications Leo Burnett, CNN International Affairs/Political Science Italian Governments offices (Camera dei deputati, Presidenza del Consiglio), US Embassy, I.F.A.D. I.D.L.O., W.F.P. Art History and Humanities Sotherby’s, Macro Museum, Keats&Shelley House
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WHERE JCU ALUMNI WORK
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TUITION AND FEES FALL 2012 (PER SEMESTER)
Tuition payment for 12-17 credit hours: € 7.400,00 per semester Housing: € 3,500 - € 4,000 per semester We offer Merit Scholarships Work Study Programs Housing Computer Labs Library Admissions Office
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JCU FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS JCU PROVIDES: Expansion Scholarships to promote diversity: €4,000 per year (minimum GPA 2.75). YOU CAN ALSO APPLY FOR*: Presidential Scholarships based on academic merit: from €3,750 to €7,000 per year. You need to have minimum GPA 3.00 and strong academic record; JCU Assistance Grant for students who can demonstrate a legitimate need for aid. The amount awarded may range between €750 and € 2,250 annually. * Merit scholarships cannot be combined. Merit scholarship and the Grant can be combined.
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JCU WORK STUDY A work-study job at JCU not only will help defray the cost of tuition (€5.5 per hour either 10 or 20 hours a week**), but it also will give you on-the-job experience of working at an American institution and you can build your international resume. JCU work-study students work in a variety of areas: The computer laboratory; •The library; •Student Services; •Faculty Assistance; •Registrar; •Admissions Office. We select students based on financial need, GPA and your ability to perform the work required. ** You can combine a work-study program with a scholarship or grant.
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HOUSING OPTIONS
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Our apartments are located in historic neighborhoods enabling students to mingle with their neighbors, and discover all the places that contribute to the quality of Italian life.
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In order to house students near our campus in Trastevere, the Housing Office provides accommodation in our Gianicolo Residences (Student Dormitory) or apartments or in central areas of Rome.
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Student Resident Assistants live with students to promote a healthy community.
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GIANICOLO RESIDENCE: 24/7 SECURITY AND ON-SIGHT RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
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STANDARD ROOMS SHARED OR SINGLE
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ALL HOUSING HAS FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHENS
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MEAL PLAN: EAT AT THE TIBER CAFÉ
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES STUDENT CLUBS: • Student Government • Model U.N. Club • Business Club • Multicultural Club • Newspaper Club • Italian Cultural Club • STAND • Start your own club! ATHLETICS – Men and Women’s Soccer, yoga, gym, Tai Chi. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: • Hiking • Rafting • Canoeing • Sailing TRIPS WINE TASTING ITALIAN COOKING CLASSES DANCING 34
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ADMISSIONS
How do I apply?
1.Online application www.johncabot.edu 2.Personal essay (500 words focusing on non academic activities) 3.Original transcripts of high school or univesity (min. GPA 2.5 out of 4) 4.2 letters of recommendation 5.Proof of English (Toefl, Ielts or John Cabot internal test)
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ADMISSIONS
Mailing Address: John Cabot University Via della Lungara, 233 00165 Rome, Italy
U.S. Admissions Office John Cabot University 14100 Walsingham Road, Suite 36, #10 Largo, FL 33774 USA
Central Line: (+39) 06 681 9121 Toll Free Phone Number: Fax: (+39) 06 589 7429 +1-866-457-6160 E-mail: admissions@johncabot.edu
E-mail: usoffice@johncabot.edu
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN ROME!
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