Office of Global Education, International Student Affairs, Study Abroad and ESL

OFFICE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION

COTTRELL HALL - FIRST FLOOR

Connecting on Campus: HPU offers many opportunities to meet new people, develop new skills or simply learn about other cultures. We know that successful students are involved students and the programs described below provide opportunities for students to strengthen their involvement as members of the HPU family.

With students from more than 50 countries, HPU is broadening cultural diversity on campus at a rapid pace.

The Office of Global Education provides support to international students in the following areas: n Immigration Matters/F1 Visa n Supplemental Academic Advising n Cultural Acclimation and

Engagement n Driver’s License n Social Security Numbers n Employment n Income Taxes

Programs and Events: n Annual International Festival n Ramadan Iftar n International Thanksgiving Dinner n Lunar New Year Celebration n Hot Pot Dinner n Global Education Mentors n Global Ambassadors

Check out the Global Student Association!

EMAIL, DROP BY OR GIVE US A CALL!

Ms. Kristen Cruz Senior Coordinator, International Programs and Services Office of Global Education Cottrell Hall, First Floor kcruz@highpoint.edu Phone: 336-841-9471

STUDY ABROAD

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

As globalization continues to blur geographic and cultural boundaries, a new world has begun to emerge. The faculty and staff at High Point University believe that global awareness and intercultural understanding are essential parts of higher education for today’s student. Therefore, the University encourages students to engage in academic study in a culturally-immersive setting away from one’s home culture and norms. Whether you are abroad for two weeks, two semesters or any length in between, studying abroad provides:

A growth mindset opportunity to: n Get outside your comfort zone and see a different perspective n Gain independence and selfconfidence n Become immersed in a different culture and learn to observe and adapt An academic opportunity to: n Complete courses toward your major, minor or general education requirements n Improve your foreign language skills

A professional development opportunity to: n Build intercultural sensitivity n Become globally competitive through transferrable skills such as cross-cultural communication and teamwork

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION

Cottrell Hall, First Floor Phone: 336-841-9280 studyabroad@highpoint.edu

Upon admission to High Point University, all non-native English speakers are required to take an ESL (English as a Second Language) placement exam. The results of this exam will determine whether the student will be required to take 0–16 hours of credit-bearing ESL classes during the first 2 semesters at High Point University. Any required ESL classes will fulfill the Foreign Language portion of the General Education (Core) Requirements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Daliang Wang Chair, Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures 336-841-9483 dwang@highpoint.edu