1. Broadening Your Educational Horizons
National
Student
Exchange
Broadening Your Educational Horizons

2. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
Founded in 1968, the National Student Exchange has placed over 80,000 students and has established a reputation for quality service.
What is the benefit?
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3. The amazing opportunity to expand your
Educational
Cultural
and Personal
Horizons
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4. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
Why NSE?
Low-cost options to study across state, regional, provincial and cultural borders for up to one full year.
Geographically, culturally & ethnically diverse campuses and programs:
Hispanic Serving Colleges
Historically Black Colleges
Sea-Grant Universities
Private Colleges
High degree of program compatibility
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5. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
Why NSE?
As part of the NSE Experience, you have the opportunity to…
Broaden your personal and educational perspectives
Explore and appreciate new cultures
Experience personal growth
Become more independent and resourceful
Live in a different area
…all while studying at another NSE member institution
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6. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
Why NSE?
Expand University boundaries
Learn from different instructors
Investigate graduate and professional schools
Look for future employment opportunities
“The personal growth that came with leaving my comfort zone
and experiencing something new was most rewarding.”
Margaret Von Dollen, Cal Poly to U of Wisconsin, River Falls
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7. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
Other NSE Benefits
Improve language skills
Access courses not available at home campus
Access to Honors courses
International exchange opportunities
Resident Assistant exchange
“I’d do it again in a heartbeat”
Nti Awakessien, University of Maine to Univ. of New Orleans
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8. Exploring Participation
Eligibility
Cost
Exploring
Participation
The
Exchange
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9. Exploring Participation
Talk to parents
Meet with campus NSE Coordinator
Study the NSE Directory
Visit
Review campus catalogs
Consult academic advisor
Determine if financial resources are sufficient for the exchange
Talk to financial aid officer
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10. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
Eligibility
Eligibility
FULL-TIME enrollment at home campus at the time of application and prior to placement
Cumulative 2.5 GPA (2.75 for UT Martin)
Be a sophomore, junior or senior at the time of exchange
Must be in GOOD STANDING (academic, social, and financial)
Complete campus application and selection process
Exploring
Participation
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11. Cost Plan A There are two different plans Plan B
Students pay the in-state (resident) tuition/fees to their host campus
There are two different plans
Cost
Exploring
Participation
Plan B
Students pay their normal tuition/fees to their home campus
Some schools use only one plan, while many participate in both – UT-MARTIN participates under PLAN B ONLY.
Room & meals are always paid at the host campus. Transportation costs and other school related costs are the responsibility of the student.
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12. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
The Exchange
Exploring
Participation
The
Exchange
Up to one full year
Must be full-time during exchange
The majority of placements are made in early March for the following Fall/Spring semesters
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13. Application and Placement Process
Meet with academic advisor
Complete UT Martin NSE application
Interview with campus NSE Coordinator
Attend campus pre-placement meeting
Attend campus post-placement meeting
Consult with financial aid officer
Complete advising agreement
Read, complete and return materials to
host coordinator in a timely manner
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14. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
NSE Member Campuses
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15. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
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16. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
“My exchange taught me that life itself is a classroom into which we must invest ourselves completely…in all circumstances and experiences.” Ashley Golder, University of New Hampshire
to Humboldt State University
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17. National Student Exchange and University of Tennessee - Martin
NSE will change your life…
…and open the doors to new OPPORTUNITIES!
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18. Where can I get more information ?
For more information and application materials, please contact:
Melanie Young, M.S.Ed.
NSE Coordinator
258 Clement Hall – Student Success Center
(731)
Powerpoint template and information source:
National Student Exchange
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19. UNIVERSITY Of TENNESSEE - MARTIN
THE CAMPUS THAT CARES !
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