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Welcome 2

Study Abroad 5

Campus 7

Design your Program 9

Case Studies 10

Why Study at Edge Hill? 12

North West England 15

Societies 16

Sport 18

Case Study: Emily Laue 20

How to Apply 22

Contact Information 25

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Edge Hill University is the place where over 125years of academic history meets the finest stateof the art resources, the vibrant, cultural wealthof Liverpool and the stunning countryside ofNorth West England.

England is a popular destination, enjoyed bymillions of visitors each year includingthousands of international students who findEngland appealing. See the bustling cities richin history and culture. Travel the beautifulgreen countryside and visit medieval towns,castles, cathedrals and pubs while experiencingthe cultural diversity England offers.

Edge Hill combines academic excellence withthe finest state of the art facilities, all set in 160acres of beautiful, landscaped grounds. EdgeHill's home is Ormskirk, a beautiful andfriendly 12th century market town 25 minutesfrom the city centre of Liverpool and 40minutes from Manchester - well located forstudents to take full advantage of all that NorthWest England has to offer.

The region provides opportunities for a widerange of culture and leisure pursuits: livemusic, theatre, sports, dance, walking, the arts,and shopping. Visit the beautiful hillsidevillages in the Lake District, the friendly townsalong the Irish Sea, and the traditional seasidevillages in North Wales.

We have welcomed hundreds of students ontoour Study Abroad program. We are a populardestination for adventurous Study Abroadstudents who realize that there is much more toEngland than just London.

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Edge Hill University is a distinctive universitywhich shapes the future through educating andempowering students to meet the challenges oftomorrow. Essential to this mission is theinternationalization of the University and thecreation of opportunities for internationalexperiences.

Our Study Abroad program is open to studentswho are currently enrolled in college/universityprograms. You have the opportunity to take one semester or enroll for the academic year atundergraduate level. While there are lots ofstudents from the USA on our program we alsohave students from all over the world takingpart. You will find a wonderfully diverse campus.

Students are housed in a single dorm room oncampus while living amongst British students.Living in the dorms with the British students isa great opportunity to make friends and experiencethe British culture.

We offer a wide range of courses for StudyAbroad students. Popular subject areas include:

• Business and Management• Bio-Sciences• Computer Sciences• Criminal Justice• Education• English Literature/Language• Film and Media• Geo-Sciences• Health• History• Law• Psychology• Theater and Performing Arts• Sociology• Sport and Physical Education

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Our Ormskirk campus is a unique and amazingplace to study, offering everything you couldneed all on one site. The spacious, landscapedgrounds combine original buildings andgardens from the 1930s with fantastic modernspaces to study and socialize.

Recent additions to the campus include a£13.5m Student Hub, a £16m Creative EdgeBuilding which houses state-of-the art, hightech, industry standard facilities and a £9mSports complex is currently underway to theeast of the Ormskirk Campus.

The campus also contains a newly developedArts Centre housing the University’s PerformingArts Department and the Rose and Studiotheatres. The £2m developments include abrand new open-plan foyer and spacious bistro.

1. Main Building2. Creative Edge3. Faculty of Education4. Business School5. The Hub6. The Arts Centre7. Faculty of Health and Social Care8. Western Campus

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Our program allows you to select and combinecourses from a huge selection of modules, meetingyour own personal major, minor, or generalelective course requirements. Hundreds of modules(classes/courses) are offered each semester.

ClassesStudents on the Study Abroad programme arefully integrated into the domestic student body.You will follow the same lectures, seminars andtutorials and take the same assessments asBritish and other international students. A fulllisting of modules (classes) on offer for Fall andSpring Semesters is available at:edgehill.ac.uk/studyabroad

What’s included?The Edge Hill Study Abroad program includes:

• Airport pick-up/return (Manchester International Airport)

• University and academic orientation• On-campus accommodation in a single room• Flexible meal plan allowing 12-15 meals per

week on campus• Up to four academic courses• All University learning and support services• Full internet and email access via the

University Library and LINC buildings• The full support and services of the

International Office

Study Abroad Program Highlights:• Campus-based university• Fully integrated program & accommodation• Flexibility of modules from across the

disciplines• Two week add/drop period on all classes• Modular/credit system• Two semester academic calendar

NB. Students must be able to choose coursesflexibly in order to accommodate timetableclashes and changes to the course catalogue.

Aaron Astley, USA

“Words, pictures, or videos don’t give justice tohow great the experience of studying at EdgeHill University is. Here, I feel like I am not justa number: I am my individual self. The facultyand staff are down to earth, friendly, and havea great sense of humor. They know me so well,and it makes me feel at home.

The classes are very enjoyable with academicsthat enjoy every bit of what they teach and theStudent Services staff are always happy to help.Choosing to study here was the best decision Iever made. Every second has been worth morethan I ever could have imagined. Don’t wait,take the opportunity… or it will pass you by.”

Brianna Walker, USA

“Spending a semester abroad in England and atEdge Hill University has greatly expanded myhorizons in so many different ways. I havegrown as an individual and have become a trulyinternational person.”

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“I chose Edge Hill University over all otheruniversities, because I knew that in other placeslike London I would encounter more foreignstudents and not enough British people. Mygoal was to come to England and work towardsunderstanding England, the accents, the people,the food and to immerse myself into the Britishculture.”

Changsoon Lee, South Korea

“Studying in the UK is a once in a life timeopportunity. Studying as an internationalstudent here was a time of growth andindependence. I think that my horizons havebeen expanded and that my personal goals havebeen multiplied. I developed so many new skills,met so many new people and did so many newthings here. Would I study in the UK if I had thechoice again? Definitely, yes.”

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Studying in a foreign country is a life-changingopportunity, full of new experiences andchallenges. But don’t worry, because here atEdge Hill we have a dedicated InternationalOffice where staff will help you settle in fromday one.

Whether it’s reserving your accommodation,showing you around or helping out withlanguage and money matters, we have the fullrange of support to make you feel right athome.

Edge Hill is the top performing university in theNort West region for employability, with 93.4%of graduates in work or further study thismeans we understand the skills you need todevelop and enhance your career prospects.Employers look for graduates who cancommunicate well with others. They know theimportance of cross-cultural understandingand global awareness and so do we.

Edge Hill University provides a wonderfulopportunity for Study Abroad students to livein England and experience the British way oflife. Our location in the North West of Englandis ideal for students who want to experience theauthentic British culture that is not alwaysfound in London.

Our students can take advantage of the nearbyLiverpool John Lennon and ManchesterInternational Airports for cheap flightsthroughout Europe. Popular destinations forstudents include Italy, France, Spain, Ireland,Germany and Switzerland.

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The North West of England offers a diversepopulation and international appeal. From theconurbations of Liverpool and Manchester with their shopping, culture, sporting heritage andvibrant nightlife to the beautiful countryside ofthe Lake District, Sefton coastline and NorthWales.

Edge Hill's nearest city is Liverpool, worldfamous for its exceptional culture, music, sport,Unesco World Heritage Site, iconic waterfront,The Beatles and Premier League soccer. Regularday and night visits are made to the city whereyou can shop 'til you drop at Liverpool One andsoak up the unique atmosphere on MathewStreet and Concert Square.

1. Liverpool Waterfront2. Liverpool Echo Arena and Big Wheel3. ‘Another Place’, Crosby Beach4. The Lake District5. St George’s Plateau, Liverpool6. Coronation Park, Ormskirk7. Marine Lake, Southport

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We have an extensive range of opportunities forstudents to become involved in sports clubs andcultural societies. The best way to integratewith British and other international students isto join clubs and societies, which can alsoprovide opportunities for travel within the UKand beyond. New members are always welcome.International students frequently representEHU in competitions between British universities.

The Students’ Union (SU) provides a diverseprogram of entertainment and activities to suitthe varied tastes of the EHU student. The rangeof societies varies from year to year dependingon the interests of the students so if you havean idea for a new social/sports group, go intothe SU office and they’ll tell you exactly how toset up a society of your own.

You will receive an NUS card that will entitleyou to discounts at shops and cinemasthroughout the country. The Union also offershelp and advice on national and local issues.

Arts CentreThe newly developed Arts Centre houses theUniversity’s Performing Arts Department andthe Rose and Studio Theatres. The Arts Centrehosts a diverse range of high quality professionalproductions, including comedy, dance, drama,literature, music and family-friendly shows,designed to entertain students as well as localand regional communities.

NightlifeThe Quad is the hub of student social life oncampus and under one roof you’ll find:

• Dance nights• Quizzes• Pool/Snooker• Licensed bar• Resident and visiting DJ’s from the local club scene are regulars• Live music from tribute and up and coming new bands from the student circuit

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Edge Hill’s sports complex is situated on a 25acre site, offering some of the best sportingfacilities in the region and contains excellentprovision for both indoor and outdoor sports.

Edge Hill Sport has a range of activities on offerfor all ages. These range from pay-and-playactivities that you can just turn up for each weekwith no commitment, to a range of instructor-led courses. The possibilities for you within thecomplex are endless.

Sports Centre facilities:

• 4 - court Sports Hall• 4 - court Gymnasium with sprung floor• IFI accredited Fitness Suite with 40 stations• Squash Court• Sports Therapy Clinic• 3 Floodlit 3G 6-a-side courts• Floodlit Astroturf Hockey Pitch• 1 Floodlit 3G Astroturf Football/Rugby Pitch• Competition standard Floodlit 8-lane synthetic

Athletics Track with 2 x 10-lane straights • 5 grass pitches for Football and Rugby• Dance Studio with sprung floor• 18m 5 - lane Swimming Pool

These facilities are home to a host of sportsclubs which compete locally and nationally againstother universities, including:

Athletics Badminton Basketball (Male/ female)Football (soccer)Hockey (Male/ female)Cricket Rugby League/Union (Male/ female)Handball Volleyball Trampolining Pool and SnookerSquash

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“I’d enjoyed visiting England a few years ago andso wanted to return and spend a longer periodof time here. I really like the fact that Edge Hillis located in a small town rather than a big city,where I would just feel overwhelmed.

Coming over here has improved and changedmy life for the better. It is very difficult to leavehome and find yourself in a completely newenvironment, but finding activities of interestand trying out new things is a sure way toalleviate any problems.

The staff here have helped me to settle in, andthe international office especially have gone toa lot of trouble.

There are a lot of minor differences betweenEdge Hill and universities in the USA and,although none of them are anything major, Ihave felt stressed at times. This is where goodsupport is vital and really does help you getthrough any little setbacks.

I really want to concentrate now on putting inthe work I need to do well. Once I graduate Ithink I’d like to go and do an internshipsomewhere and then possibly some moretravelling.”

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If you would like to take part in our Study Abroad program please visit theInternational Office at your university. Your Study Abroad Advisor will provideyou with an Edge Hill Study Abroad application and advise you on how to apply.

We have two offices located in the United States. Please contact either one ofthese if you have questions regarding the program and we will be happy to help.

Up-to-date program costs and application details are available through yourStudy Abroad Advisor.

There are three ways US students can enroll at Edge Hill University.

• Edge Hill University has many partner institutions in the USA (see list opposite). Students at these partner institutions remain registered there while studying at Edge Hill University and receive academic credit from their institution in the USA. You should contact your study abroad advisor for more information.• Students may apply through the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS). CCIS is a diverse group of US colleges and universities that sponsor multiple study abroad programs in many countries. Edge Hill University is an Associate Member of CCIS. Students may enroll at Edge Hill through CCIS regardless of whether their home institution is a member of CCIS. Transcripts are provided by Truman State University, EHU’s school of record.• Edge Hill University is one of the featured programs of World Endeavors, an organization based in Minneapolis, MN, that offers opportunities for education abroad. Students who study at Edge Hill University are issued a transcript through Jacksonville University, FL.

Applications for the Fall semester should be received by June 15thand those for the Spring semester by December 1st.

Entry Requirements• Completed and signed EHU application form edgehill.ac.uk/international/courses/studyabroad• Minimum GPA 2.75 cumulative (on a 4-point scale)• Home College/University Transcript• Faculty Recommendation• In good standing with Home Institution

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If you have any questions about Edge Hill University’s Study Abroad Programor courses on offer, please contact one of our US offices:

Jane Clarke – US Director of Study AbroadEdge Hill UniversitySouthwest Study Abroad Office4220 Clayton Road WestFort Worth, TX 76116clarkeja@edgehill.ac.uk clarkejane@aol.com T: (817) 570-0805F: (614) 262-5804C: (214) 587-8477

Jason Keeling – US Associate Director of Study AbroadEdge Hill UniversityMidwest Study Abroad Office679 Overbrook Dr.Columbus, OH 43214jasonwkeeling@yahoo.comT: (614) 562 7181

North American Partners

Ashland University, OHAuburn University, ALAugustana College, SDCapital University, OHCentral Michigan University, MICentral Washington University,WAChristian Brothers University, TN Florida Gulf Coast University, FLGrand Valley State University, MIIndiana State University, INJacksonville University, FLMorningside College, IAMuhlenberg College, PANorthern Michigan University, MIOklahoma City University, OKOur Lady of the Lake University, TXPresbyterian College, SCRider University, NJSaginaw Valley State University, MI

Saint Vincent College, PAShippensburg University, PAStevenson University, PASt Gregory’s University, TXSUNY Oswego, NYUniversidad AnáhuacUniversidad del Valle de AtemajacUniversidad Regional del SuresteUniversidad Tec MilenioUniversity of Cincinnati, OHUniversity of South Dakota, SDUniversity of Texas/Arlington, TXUniversity of Texas/Dallas, TXWestfield State University, MAWestern Illinois University, ILWestern Oregon University, ORWilmington College, OHWinthrop University, SC

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