Bishop's UniversityA QUICK LOOK
LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville is a small, bilingual town of 5000 and 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. Several nearby lakes and ski resorts add up to Bishop?s numerous recreational opportunities including downhill/cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. BISHOP?S UNIVERSITY Bishop?s University, founded in 1843, is an English-speaking institution whose primary concern is to offer quality education to undergraduate students in the humanities, education, social sciences, natural sciences, and business administration. 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 enrollment is approximately 2,500 students. At Bishop?s a major emphasis is placed on personal contact between faculty and students through small classes and frequent use of seminars and laboratories. ACADEMIC CALENDAR Exchange students take a full semester of courses--12 hours or more?at Bishop?s. Semester (fall or spring) and academic year options are available. Students remain eligible for UNI financial aid and the Study Abroad Scholarship. Fall semester: October 1 ? January 31; Semester break: February 1 - 28, 2006 Spring semester: March 1 ? June 30. Summer holiday: July 2 - September 30, 2006 PROGRAM COST UNI students pay UNI tuition and fees (in-state or out-of-state) plus the study abroad fee to participate. The program cost does not include housing, food, books and supplies, round-trip air transportation (if applicable), international health insurance, and personal expenses. Participants should expect to pay about $324 per month for a double room and $367 for a single room, other housing options are also available. Meal plans range from $250 up to 367 a month. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Participants in this program may use their UNI financial aid to help pay for the program. Study Abroad Scholarships and a variety of external funding options are available to those who qualify. ELIGIBILITY UNI students only. Applicants must be full-time students at the time of application, at least sophomore status during the session abroad, have departmental approval for participation, and an overall G.P.A. of 2.75. APPLICATION PROCEDURES A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following: PLEASE NOTE: Applications are due February 17, 2007 DEADLINES Fall & academic year program deadline: March 1 CONTACT INFORMATION Inquires regarding this program should be directed to: TALES FROM ABROAD Be the first to tell your tale of studying in Canada at Bishop's University! |
