IUP students can participate in the National Student Exchange for a semester or academic year at another NSE college/university in order to take advantage of living somewhere completely different than Pennsylvania, checking out a future graduate school location, and/or broadening their personal, educational and cultural perspectives. The NSE is an exchange program throughout North America, encompassing the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and Canada. Check out www.iup.edu/career/nse or www.nse.org for a list of universities and requirements, including whether students can attend the universities on Plan A (paying in-state tuition to the host school), or Plan B (paying tuition to the IUP Bursar’s Office as would normally occur). The deadline for applying to be part of the NSE during Fall 2016 is mid-February.
What two students have to say about their participation in the program:
“Being a part of the National Student Exchange was the best decision ever! I had the pleasure of attending the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. I met so many awesome people, some of which are now life-long friends for sure! It was great to see a new school, but also a new state. The school offered so many outdoor activities, we even got money on our account FOR FREE, just for being in the NSE program for such activities. Leaving was the hardest part, but I will always be grateful for this unique opportunity.”
-Jazmyn Mason, a sophomore in the IUP College of Natural Sciences and Math
“Being a part of National Student Exchange is a terrifying, yet exciting experience and journey. This fall semester I have had the privilege to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and I can honestly say that this was the best choice of my college career. Throughout my semester at IUP I have been able to take new and exciting classes that are not offered at my school in Wisconsin. I have met numerous people who I will forever hold memories with and whom I know will be lifelong friends. Jan Shellenbarger has been a huge help in my semester on exchange, as a coordinator she has gone above and beyond making sure I am comfortable and happy here. Being in the NSE program been an amazing opportunity for me, and I know when December rolls around, leaving IUP is going to be difficult.”
-Courtney Roszak, a junior Journalism student, came to IUP for Fall 2015 from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.