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Nebraska Wesleyan University is a small liberal arts college located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the capital city of the state (population 225,000). Founded in 1887, the university is affiliated with the Methodist Church, but welcomes students of all faiths.
- Excellent course offerings in biology and sciences
- Join theater and music productions
- An I-Pal program makes instant friendships with U.S. students
- TOEFL score of at least 525 (195 CBT) or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required
- Take a video tour!
“Nebraska Wesleyan is a wonderful experience. It really is the small college in a big city. The teachers are extremely friendly and very helpful. All in all the Wesleyan experience is wonderful. The other students are friendly and helpful. If you have problems just ask for help and you get more help than you need." - Maria Kobborg, 2004 ISEP Participant, Aalborg University, Denmark
About Nebraska Wesleyan University  |
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a small liberal arts college located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1887, the university is affiliated with the Methodist Church, but welcomes students of all faiths.
Athletic Conference
Nebraska Wesleyan is a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference and is affiliated with both NCAA Division III and NAIA.
National Reputation
Nebraska Wesleyan consistently ranks among the best liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. Two-thirds of graduates go on to graduate school within five years of graduation. Wesleyan students earn many national prestige scholarships each year including the Fulbright, Rotary Ambassadorial, Rhodes, and Truman Scholarships. In the past ten years, 21 NWU students have won Fulbright Scholarships which ranks NWU in the top 35 bachelor degree-granting universities in the United States. .
One of the Most Wired Campuses
Nebraska Wesleyan offers an impressive 6:1 ratio of computers to students. There are many computer labs on campus (both Mac and PC), and Centennial Hall has a 24-hour computer lab. In addition, all dormitory rooms are hard wired for the internet and the entire campus is wireless.
Faculty
- Full-time faculty: 99
- Regular faculty with doctoral degrees or highest degree in their field: 86%
Student Body
- Nebraska Wesleyan's students come from 22 states and 8 foreign countries; 93% come from Nebraska
- Students are involved in over 100 groups and student-led organizations available on campus
- Since 1990, thirteen students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships at Nebraska Wesleyan. In the last five years, there have been eight Fulbright winners at Nebraska Wesleyan.
Enrollment
1,500 full-time students
Average Class Size
19; most upper-level classes have fewer than 10 students
Student to Faculty ratio
14 to 1
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- TOEFL score of at least 525 (195 CBT) or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required
- Nebraska Wesleyan offers 48 majors through 18 departments: art, biology, business administration and economics, chemistry, communication and theatre arts, education, English, health and human performance, computer science, modern languages, music, nursing, physics, political science, psychology, religion and philosophy, and sociology/ anthropology/ social work.
Theatre
Nebraska Wesleyan has a vibrant and innovative Theatre Arts department, which stages several productions each semester. Any student at NWU is eligible to audition for theatre productions including faculty- and student-directed plays, operas, musicals, and one-acts.
Course Information.
Biological Sciences
Outstanding faculty and well-equipped laboratories have made the Department of Biology a premier program at Nebraska Wesleyan University. The department received $2.8 million from the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical grant, and in 2001, was one of the two recipients of the national Heuer Award for Outstanding Achievement in Undergraduate Science.
Course information.
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“The courses were complete and I discovered another way of teaching and learning things. The teachers were really available and helpful." - Yannick Bonnaillie, 2004 ISEP Student, Lille III (Université Charles de Gaulle), France
Student Life
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- All international students are housed in Centennial Hall, a coeducational facility on campus. All rooms are equipped with bed, closet, dresser, desk, chair, bookshelves, bed sheets, pillow & comforter (same as a duvet) for each occupant. Rooms are wired with Internet access for students who bring laptops. Two students live in each room, but limited single rooms may be available.
Centennial offers a different kind of living unit, the "pod." Each pod is a floor within one of the three connected "towers" and includes 12 rooms around the perimeter of that floor, with bathrooms and lounges in the center. The facility also has a small kitchen (range, oven, microwave ovens, refrigerator, and limited number of pots, pans, and dishes), recreational area with pool table, ping-pong table, piano and study lounge. - International students are encouraged to participate in theater, orchestra, choir, intramural sports, and other campus activities and groups, especially the International Relations Organization (IRO).
The IRO is a student senate funded organization comprised of American and international students. IRO meets weekly to plan social and cultural activities—from carving Halloween pumpkins and camping and canoeing trips to attending performances at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. - More than 80 student organizations (academic, pre-professional, and co-curricular) provide opportunities for growth and friendship.
- Nebraska Wesleyan has incredible access to computers and the Internet, with many computer labs open all night!
I-Pal Program
The I-Pal program matches each new international student with one or two American students. American I-Pals communicate with their I-Pal before departure and meet him or her at the Lincoln airport upon arrival. The American I-Pals then offer friendship, advice on social activities, and academic guidance.
“The housing and campus atmosphere were very nice. All international students were living on the same floor so we could easily share our culture and our experiences. The campus has a lot of facilities (fitness center, library) so it was pleasant to go to class and to do some sport activities." - Yannick Bonnaillie, 2004 ISEP Student, Lille III (Université Charles de Gaulle), France
Student AdviceNWU has a great, small campus with all you need to make the best of your "study in the U.S." experience. The professors, student assistants, and all resources at Wesleyan will help you learn much more thanks to a very individual and personal contact. All residence halls are just a few minutes away from your next classroom, so you don't have to spend your time between lessons walking but enjoying the beautiful nature of the campus, full of nice old trees, squirrels, and bunnies. While you go from one building to another, there will always be someone to greet you with a big smile and welcoming "hello". And you can easily meet people, both in class and in any of the many activities and organizations on campus: sports, music, theatre, social groups, etc.
Studying abroad and specially at NWU did affect my life in many ways. Professionally, it influenced my career, since I changed my idea of becoming a teacher into working in the international education field. But most importantly, it helped me open my eyes and get a wider perception of the world and human relations. I learned a lot of English, the U.S. and American people, but I am more proud of what I discovered about my country, my own language and myself.
Maria Jesus Morillas Alvarez
(former ISEP student)
Head of the International Office
Universidad Publica de Navarra
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Inger Bull has worked at NWU for eleven years as Director of International Education. She was an ISEP exchange student in 1991-1992 to the University of Plymouth, England. She also studied at the University of Queensland, Australia, in 1995 through the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar program. She speaks Spanish and is currently studying Japanese.
Message to incoming students:
I know many international students have to pull out the map when they find out they've been placed at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Very little is known about the states between New York and California. I think international students place a lot of emphasis on the geographic location of universities in the U.S. when making their choices (U.S. students are no different, by the way), but I want you to think about the people you will meet when you study abroad. Your are going to make friends not only from the U.S. but from many countries around the world. You will become amazingly close to these students because of the emphasis on community in U.S. residence halls. Speaking from experience, the memories you take home with you from studying abroad are much more about the people you meet than the geographic location in which you studied. And the friendships travel with you; our former students travel to meet each other all over the world and so many of our students have come back to visit us years after they study at NWU. I keep in contact with the students I met in Plymouth and that was 15 years ago! In fact, I will be meeting one of my friends in Seattle this summer.
Yoko and I would love to welcome you to our campus.
Yoko Iwasaki-Zink is the International Student Advisor and leader of the International Relations Organization. Yoko graduated from NWU in 2000 with her degree in International Business. She is in her fourth year as International Student Advisor at NWU. Originally from Osaka, Japan, she studied ESL in Toronto before enrolling in NWU as an undergraduate student. She is fluent in English and Japanese.
Lincoln, Nebraska   |
Lincoln is Nebraska's capital and a growing community of over 225,000 people. There are five colleges and about 40,000 students in the city.
- Lincoln is one of the safest towns in the nation and has a very low crime rate. Plus, Wesleyan sits in the heart of one of Lincoln's safest and most established neighborhoods.
- Lincoln is a thriving cultural center and home to several theaters including the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Lied Center for the Performing Arts, and the Lincoln Community Playhouse. Visitors flock to the city's museums and art galleries, such as the Great Plains Art Museum, University Place Art Center, and Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden. Joyo Theater, Lincoln's oldest movie house, is a popular attraction as well.
- Sports enthusiasts have their choice of teams to root for. Between the Lincoln Capitals arena football team, the Lincoln Stars minor league hockey team, and the Lincoln Saltdogs minor league baseball team, Lincoln offers something for every fan.
- The 6,000 acres of parks in Lincoln offer swimming, hiking, nature walks, tennis, biking, lakes/boating, horseback riding, bird spotting, and picnics.
- After the sun sets, enjoy downtown Lincoln's nightlife at establishments such as the Zoo Bar, the nation's oldest continually operating blues bar, or any of the bars and restaurants in the historic Haymarket District.
- The town of Wilber, Nebraska (about 30 km from Lincoln), was originally settled by Czech immigrants and claims to be the Czech Capital of the USA. The town holds an annual Czech Festival.
- Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis are within a day's drive or a short flight. Kansas City is three hours away by car.
- Take an online tour of Lincoln!
- Learn more about Lincoln, Nebraska:
Check out the Lincoln City Guide
Explore the interactive map on Nebraska Wesleyan's Web site
Visit the Downtown Lincoln Association