SEATTLE EXCHANGE { SEE. COME AND } 425.889.5358 l www.northwestu.edu/cele l cele@northwestu.edu Northwest University s Center for English Language Education invites Gachon University students for intensive English study and Cultural Exchange in Summer 2016. NU Summer English Program July 12 (arrival) August 2 (departure) Airport Pickup and Local Transportation Field Trips around Seattle Campus Activities with NU Student Leaders Intensive ESL Classes (3 Academic Credits) On-campus Housing in University Dormitories Meals in the Campus Cafeteria Return Transportation to the Airport (Not included: Visa Fees, Airline Tickets, Medical Insurance)
SEATTLE EXCHANGE DISCOVER NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY At Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, we ve been educating students since 1934. We are a regionally accredited, Christian coeducational institution awarding associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate degrees. CONNECT TO SEATTLE Business Option includes visits to corporate campuses. Technology, commerce, and industry link Seattle to the world. From the Northwest University campus in Kirkland, downtown Seattle is just a bus ride away. Maps Open-StreetMap.org
SEATTLE EXCHANGE LEARN FROM A CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM We have designed a curriculum to challenge your mind and to build your skills in English, whether you come to the U.S. as a beginning, intermediate, or advanced speaker. WRITING Travel creates a perfect reason to write. Our writing class will inspire you with ideas for your own travel journal. READING You will read stories written by American authors about their own childhoods, to help you understand American culture and to think about your own identity. LISTENING A selection of recent feature films will give you a rich listening experience. You will watch scenes of people on cross-cultural journeys and discuss themes from the films. BUSINESS ENGLISH OPTION If your group chooses a Business English focus, then your Reading, Writing, and Listening practice will engage with real-world challenges from the workplace. You will learn to handle email, reports, agendas, conference calls, and more! Downtown Kirkland ENGAGE IN A CAPSTONE PROJECT You will work with your classmates to share a presentation with the Northwest University community. This is your chance to teach your U.S. campus hosts about your own culture, history, and values.
SEATTLE EXCHANGE PREPARE FOR AN ADVENTURE Follow these steps to get ready for your trip to the U.S. ENTRY DOCUMENTS To be able to enter the U.S., you will need to register for ESTA, an automated system allows visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If you do not qualify for ESTA, then you will need to apply for a B1-B2 Visa for entry to the U.S. Visit these official websites to get started on the ESTA process: http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ HEALTH INSURANCE AIRLINE TICKETS You will need to purchase airfare from Seoul to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac), arriving on July 12 before 4 p.m. ORIENTATION AIRPORT ARRIVAL PASSPORT You must have a valid, current passport to enter the U.S. You must provide Northwest University with a copy of the information page at the front of your passport. You will need to purchase travel insurance to cover any medical expenses during your time in the U.S. You must provide Northwest University with a copy of your travel insurance information. When you arrive at SeaTac airport on July 12, expect to spend about one hour passing through customs and immigration. Northwest University staff will meet you at the airport baggage claim after you pass through customs. Watch for the Northwest University sign to meet your group for the bus ride to campus. When you arrive, we will help you get settled into life at Northwest University. We will explain a few important rules you should know for example, smoking and alcohol are not allowed on campus. We will help you find your way around so you can have a safe and enjoyable visit to Seattle.
SEATTLE EXCHANGE EXPECT A BUSY SCHEDULE Each day of your Seattle Exchange Short Term Program will be packed with ESL classes, activities, and field trips. You will also have some free time to explore on your own with friends. This is a sample schedule for the days of the program. Date Morning Activity Afternoon Activity Evening Activity Tuesday, July 12 AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND PICKUP Welcome Wednesday, July 13 Orientation Kirkland Tour & Statue Hunt Field Games Thursday, July 14 ESL Class Campus Activity Free Time Friday, July 15 ESL Class Field Trip: Space Needle Bellevue Square Saturday, July 16 Field Trip: Woodland Park Zoo Free Time Sunday, July 17 Free Time Monday, July 18 ESL Class Campus Activity Field Games Tuesday, July 19 ESL Class Harbor Cruise, Aquarium & Pike Place Market Free Time Wednesday, July 20 ESL Class Free Time Campfire Night Thursday, July 21 ESL Class Field Trip: Gasworks Park Drama Workshop Friday, July 22 ESL Class Campus Activity Movie Night Saturday, July 23 Field Trip: Seattle Premium Outlet Shopping Free Time Sunday, July 24 Free Time Monday, July 25 ESL Class Campus Activity Free Time Tuesday, July 26 ESL Class Capstone Project Workshop Field Games Wednesday, July 27 ESL Class Free Time Banana Splits Thursday, July 28 ESL Class Capstone Project Workshop Drama Workshop Friday, July 29 ESL Class Capstone Project Presentations Talent Show Saturday, July 30 Field Trip: Snoqualmie Falls Free Time Sunday, July 31 Free Time Monday, August 1 ESL Class Closing Ceremony Packing Time Tuesday, August 2 Check Out DEPARTURE TO AIRPORT
SEATTLE EXCHANGE ENJOY DELICIOUS MEALS Northwest University s campus cafeteria called "The Caf will give you lots of fresh, healthy options. From basics like rice, vegetables, and fish to special items like kimchi, we will try to help you feel at home. You also will get to try favorite American foods like salad, hamburgers, pizza, and ice cream. A selection of hot entrees will be ready for you at every meal. Still hungry? Go back for seconds! At this meal station, you can cook for yourself with fresh ingredients. Salad! Pizza! French fries! So many choices.
SEATTLE EXCHANGE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Trying new foods is an important part of a cross-cultural experience. At the Caf, you will get to try something new at each meal and pick what you like best. Salad for breakfast? Cocoa Puffs for lunch? Sure, why not? Summer Meal Schedule Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Weekends: 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
SEATTLE EXCHANGE LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Field trips around Seattle are an important part of the Exchange experience. From the birds-eye view at the top of the Space Needle to hands-on exhibits at the Seattle Aquarium and Pacific Science Center, you will have plenty of chances to use new vocabulary, to ask good questions, and to engage with the Pacific Northwest region. Monorail Space Needle View Seattle Center Pike Place Market Lake Washington Boat Cruise Woodland Park Zoo Seattle Field Trip Options: Space Needle and [Pacific Science Center or Chihuly Garden] Woodland Park Zoo or Experience Music Project Museum Lake Washington Boat Cruise or Harbor Cruise Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market Seattle Premium Outlet Shopping Gasworks Park and Fremont Tour Snoqualmie Falls Hiking Trip Pacific Science Center