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 American University, DC, USA After a campus visit, interview, and a long month of waiting for an admission decision, Vaughn has learned that he has been accepted by his FIRST-CHOICE higher education institution: American University in Washington, DC. AU’s renowned School of International Service has admitted Vaughn into their Class of 2026 to study for a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Vaughn has accepted this offer. AU’s School of International Service (SIS) is a top-10 school of international affairs. Since its founding in 1957, it has answered President Dwight D. Eisenhower's call to prepare students of international affairs to "wage peace”. SIS does so because it believes the world needs leaders who are ready to serve. SIS is guided by 115 full-time faculty including leading political scientists, economists, sociologists, anthropologists, demographers, geographers, historians, and experts in international development, global health, communications, energy, and the environment. Faculty produce transformational research and prepare more than 3,000 graduate and undergraduate students for global careers in government, nonprofit organizations, and business. Drawing students from all over the world (11.8% are international students), SIS has the largest faculty and most comprehensive curriculum of any school of international affairs in the United States. With its Washington, DC, location, and a multidisciplinary approach that combines theory and practice, there is no better place for Vaughn to build his global career of service. The BA in International Studies will afford Vaughn an opportunity to find his truest vocations, to discover his passions, and to become an active and engaged citizen in a complex global world that defies simple explanations or solutions. SIS faculty and courses will help Vaughn to develop further a critical intellectual disposition and expanded moral imagination, enabling him to think critically, creatively, and independently about important international issues, which will help him to collaborate to shape the global future. In the third year of the program, Vaughn can elect to specialize by selecting a ‘Thematic Area’ such as Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights or Global Inequality and Development. He can also elect to study a regional area in depth. Housed within the School of International Service, the Office of Career Development supports the school's juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni through all stages of career development. Its mission is to create innovative, collaborative, and effective opportunities for career education and mentorship to prepare students for life after college. www.american.edu Early Decision Plan Vaughn applied to American University under the university’s Early Decision Plan. This was a binding agreement, demonstrating that AU was Vaughn’s first-choice university. Under this plan, Vaughn must now withdraw all applications to other universities and colleges.   Over the vacation, Rajman received decisions from two of the universities in Canada to which he applied to study for a geography-focussed Bachelor of Arts. York University, Canada The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University in Toronto has offered Rajman a place to study Global Geography. York is a leading international teaching and research university with more than 10,000 international students from 172 countries. Geographers study the formation of landscapes and their effects on populations, considering the dynamics that connect the world, as well as the spatial divides and inequalities that fragment people and regions. The Global Geography program embraces the place-based aspects of the discipline and draws on global perspectives. Students study how history, economics, politics, culture and society produce inequality within human and physical geographies. A degree in Global Geography will equip graduates for a career in Canada and abroad in areas such as government, journalism and media, development agencies, private-sector corporations, and the non-profit sector. www.yorku.ca  University of Waterloo, Canada With a global network spanning more than 220,000 alumni in 151 countries, the University of Waterloo attracts world-class scholars including a Nobel Laureate, leads in providing work-integrated learning opportunities with 7,100+ active co-op employers and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit. Indeed, Waterloo is ranked #1 in Experiential learning and #2 Top Comprehensive Schools in Canada in the Maclean 2021 University Rankings. Rajman has been accepted to study for the Bachelor degree in Geography and Environmental Management at Waterloo. This degree allows students to choose from more than 70 geography courses, including lots of field studies, and opt to gain paid work experience through co-op. They learn remote sensing techniques, produce professional-quality maps, and get their hands dirty during field trips. Students can also gain experience with environmental issues around the world through, for example, field studies in the Arctic or in countries such as Nepal or Indonesia. Students taking this course can customise their degree by taking expert modules in Aviation, Climate Change and Environment, Earth Systems Science, Economy and Society, or Geomatics. www.uwaterloo.ca Entrance Scholarship Rajman has been awarded a first-year entrance scholarship to attend the University of Waterloo. This scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of academic and personal achievement.   Earlier this month, Maggie learned that two more universities have offered her acceptance and scholarships to study for a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Elementary Education. Elon University, NC, USA Founded in 1889, Elon University is now a selective, mid-sized private university renowned as a national model for engaged and experiential learning. Students work closely with faculty who are dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarship. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. After completing some core courses, Maggie can apply to Elon’s Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education. Through a wide-ranging choice of undergraduate majors and minors and graduate programs, the School combines a challenging curriculum with ongoing internship experiences and opportunities for international study. Students learn to give children the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Rigorous coursework and carefully sequenced internships create optimal learning experiences as students in this program prepare to teach elementary school students. www.elon.edu Presidential Scholarship Maggie has been awarded the Presidential Scholarship to attend Elon University. This is a highly selective, merit-based scholarship awarded to students who demonstrate extraordinary academic achievement and great promise to become leading contributors to the higher education community.   Gardner-Webb University, NC, USA Gardner-Webb University seeks excellence in all things, but especially in academic instruction. Its comprehensive academic program is nationally recognized for its rigorous, inspirational, and insightful pursuit of knowledge. Elementary Education students at GWU learn about the development stages children experience from ages five through twelve. By studying the learning characteristics of learners from various cultural backgrounds and exploring the unique needs of exceptional learners, students on this program acquire useful techniques and strategies for the classroom and develop stronger skills in communication and personal relationships. In addition, they will also learn through hands-on field experiences in real-life elementary classrooms. Located in the close-knit, and vibrant Boiling Springs, NC, GWU extends the feeling of family from campus to the community. At the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the University’s hometown gives students the freedom to focus on academics and their student experience, with access to big-city benefits in nearby Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville in South Carolina. www.gardner-webb.edu Provost Scholarship Maggie has earned the Provost Scholarship awarded to undergraduates. This is an ‘opportunity grant’ to encourage students to pursue degrees that lead to high-demand careers.  University of Calgary, Canada Nkweto was recently informed of her first acceptance. The University of Calgary has offered her a place to study for the Bachelor of Commerce in International Business Strategy. International Business Strategy scholars ask questions such as: Do cultural differences impact international partnerships? How do you market a new airline route? What is the best way to set up a business in China? International Business Scholars focus on the cultural, political, economic and linguistic elements required to succeed in today’s global market. This program gives an introduction to international business, and offers specialized international courses in functional areas (such as marketing and finance) and geographically focused courses for specific regions. Students complete projects, formal presentations, group projects and various case studies during their degree. The University of Calgary is a comprehensive research university with four campuses across the Calgary, Alberta region and a fifth location in Doha, Qatar. UCalgary enrols around 35,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. www.ucalgary.ca  Comments are closed.
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