“A Short Term Cultural and ESL Experience” SEATTLE SUMMER CAMP 2014 NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY

 About Northwest University  The Pacific Northwest  Summer Camp Details  Living at NU  Packing Tips SUMMER CAMP 2014 OVERVIEW

 Northwest University sits in the heart of Kirkland, WA, just 10 minutes away from Seattle. It is beautifully located on over 56 acres of wooded campus. ABOUT NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY (NU)  NU is home to over 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students.  NU offers over 75 undergraduate and graduate programs.

 Our beautiful campus overlooks Lake Washington and the Olympic mountains. ABOUT NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY (NU)

 Northwest University is located in Kirkland, a suburb of Seattle, WA  Bellevue and Seattle are two nearby cities, located just 10 minutes from Kirkland!  Student can easily use public transportation to get around. THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: KIRKLAND, SEATTLE, BELLEVUE

 Located along Lake Washington  Known for its:  Beautiful waterfront  Friendly downtown  Performing Arts Center  Delicious restaurants and coffee shops.  Population 50,000  NU is just a 15 min walk from downtown Kirkland.  Students love to:  Eat ice cream at Menchies  Play volleyball at a park  Grab coffee from Starbucks or Rococo  Watch a movie at the nearby theatre THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: KIRKLAND, WA

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: SEATTLE, WA Located just a 10 min drive from NU! Named the Smartest City in the USA Known for its: Iconic Landmarks Sports Teams World Know Businesses Coffee Outdoor Activities Population 600,000 Students love to: Visit the Space Needle, Museums, and Pike Place Market Go shopping Eat out Listen to live music

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: BELLEVUE, WA Located just a 10 min drive from NU! Known for its: Shopping Centers Business Headquarters Bill Gates Outdoor Activities Population 122,000 Students love to: Shop at Bellevue Square Mall Watch a movie or go bowling at the Lincoln Center Eat at one of the many international restaurants Hike

SUMMER CAMP 2014 DETAILS Daily Outline Mornings: English Classes, Afternoons: Cultural Activities Evenings: Group activities and free time Where:Northwest University, Kirkland, Washington When: Group 1: June 30th– July 18th Group 2: July 21st– August 8th Includes: Tuition, Accommodations, Meals, Snacks, Event/Activity Fees, Transportation. Medical Insurance, and 3-5 University Level Credits. Not included: Personal Spending Money, Visa Fees, or Airline Tickets. Activities Include: Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Mariner’s Baseball at Safeco Field, Seattle Aquarium, Lake Washington Boat Cruise, Seattle Premium Outlet Shopping, Bellevue Square Shopping, Downtown Seattle, Seattle Waterfront, Business Tours, ESL Classes, and much more!

 Each morning, Students will participate in engaging English classes. MORNING ENGLISH CLASSES

 In the afternoons, students will participate in cultural activities and field trips in Seattle or the surrounding area. AFTERNOON CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Lake Washington Boat Cruise Seattle Aquarium Seattle Mariner’s Game

SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE Arrival at SEA-TAC International Airport (Airport pickup by NU Staff) NU Dormitory Check-in, Box Lunch, Unpack & Settle Into Rooms Orientation: American Lifestyle and Culture Discussion; Schedule Review; Team Building and Bonding Games Group Dinner in the Caf Movie and Relax Day One 8:30-9:00 AM Breakfast 9:00-12:00Intensive English Classes: American Culture in Media 12:00- 1:00PM Lunch 1:00-5:00Cultural Event: Space Needle and Seattle Center 5:30-6:30Dinner 6:30-10:00Free Time (finish hw, explore Kirkland) 10:00Return to Dorm 11:00Bedtime Day Two

SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE 8:30-9:00 AM Breakfast 9:00-12:00Intensive English Classes: Current US Topics Reflective Journal 12:00- 1:00PM Lunch 1:00-5:00Cultural Event: Seattle Aquarium 5:30-6:30Dinner 6:30-10:00Free Time (finish hw, explore Kirkland) 10:00Return to Dorm 11:00Bedtime Day Three 8:30-9:00 AMBreakfast 9:00-12:00Intensive English Classes: American Culture in Media 12:00- 1:00PM Lunch 1:00-5:00Cultural Event: Microsoft Tour, Redmond Town Center Shopping 5:30-6:30Dinner 6:30-10:00Free Time (finish hw, explore Kirkland) 10:00Return to Dorm 11:00Bedtime Day Four

SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE 8:30-9:00 AM Breakfast 9:00-12:00Intensive English Classes: Current US Topics Reflective Journal 12:00- 1:00PM Lunch 1:00-5:00Cultural Event: Lake Washington Boat Cruise 5:30-6:30Dinner 6:30-10:00Free Time (finish hw, explore Kirkland) 10:00Return to Dorm 11:00Bedtime Day Five 10:00-12:00Brunch 12:00-6:00Culture Events: Woodland Park Zoo 6:00-7:00Dinner 7:00-10:00Free Time 10:00Return to Dorm 11:00Bedtime Day 6-7 (Weekend)

LIVING AT NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY (NU)  All Summer Camp students live on campus in student dormitories.  2 students per room  Rooms are furnished with beds, bedding, dressers, and desks.

 NU’s dorms have lounges with cable TV, pool tables, a community kitchens, and laundry rooms.  You will make lots of friends through evening activities in the dorm! LIVING AT NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY (NU)

 The Caf offers a variety of food including hot meals, sandwiches, a salad bar, fresh produce, soups, and an ice cream station.  Summer Camp students will eat in the NU Cafeteria, located very close to the dormitories.

LIVING AT NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY (NU)  The NU campus had many amenities for your convenience and entertainment including a mail room, computer labs, fitness center, soccer fields, coffee shop, wellness center, and more!  Workout in our Fitness Center!  Play soccer or frisbee on our beautiful sports fields!  Grab a coffee or tea with a friend in Aerie- our coffee shop!

 Clothes for degree weather  Jacket/pants (evenings get cold)  $200-?? spending money  Bring more money if you want to buy many items when shopping.  Shopping at Bellevue Square Mall and Seattle Premium Outlet Mall (Coach, Armani, Louis Vuitton)  Towel  Pillow  Laptop (if you have one)  Notebook, pens, pencils  Passport PACKING TIPS: WHAT TO BRING