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Welcome to Nebraska Wesleyan University
Experience the heartland of America in Lincoln, Nebraska, a large capital city with a friendly small-town feel. For over a century, the lively campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University has been home to students looking to receive an excellent education amidst the beautiful plains of the Midwest. With a reputation for academic excellence, Nebraska Wesleyan offers 53 majors and 41 minors in fields ranging from athletic training to theatre and design.
More About Nebraska Wesleyan
- Nebraska Wesleyan has established a community that “cultivates the desire for learning and nurtures the growth of the whole person.”
- Nebraska Wesleyan offers a personalized learning experience, with a ratio of 13 students for each distinguished faculty member.
- There are over 75 student organizations on campus including such clubs as the Health and Human Performance Club and the Mixed Art Club.
- Students can participate in a range of intramural sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, and track and field.
"When I applied for my semester abroad with ISEP, I read the slogan "the experience of a lifetime" and it didn´t mean anything to me, just words. Now after a year here at Nebraska Wesleyan these words have a strong emotional meaning to me. The only thing I can say is that it is the experience of a lifetime. My year here at Nebraska Wesleyan was the best time of my life. I met wonderful, lovely, nice, amazing people from all over the world who helped me to make "the experience of a lifetime" and to make this year the best time I´ve ever had."
-- Angela Stowasser, an ISEP Exchange Student from Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Top 10 things to know about Nebraska Wesleyan University
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All international students are assigned an I-pal (International pal) who greet them at the airport and help orient them to campus life. |
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Nebraska Wesleyan’s International Relations Organization (IRO) is a group of American and international students who meet weekly to have lunch and plan fun activities such as dinners, cultural events, and excursions. |
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Sports fans will love Lincoln, Nebraska. In addition to Prairie Wolf athletic events, it hosts the Lincoln Stars (ice hockey), Lincoln Saltdogs (baseball), and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (University of Nebraska's team for all sports).
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International Students are welcome to submit articles to the campus newspaper, "The Reveille." |
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Omaha and Kansas City are fun places to visit and not far from Lincoln by car. Exciting hubs such as Denver, Chicago, and Minneapolis are also only a short one-hour flight away. |
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Every fall semester psychology majors at Nebraska Wesleyan put their trained rats through several sporting events, such as the long jump and tight rope walk, in the Xtreme Rat Challenge.
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Students at Nebrska Wesleyan can enjoy a number of free activities on campus such as theater performances, music concerts, art exhibits, athletic events, and the rec center.
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WEB (Wesleyan Entertainment Board) is a student-run organization that plans fun campus events such as a foam dance, visits from hypnotists and comedians, outdoor movies, concerts, and more. And it’s all free!
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All classes are taught by professors, not grad students. Faculty are acclaimed in their fields and love to have international students in their classes.
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Nebraska is home to three Native American reservations: Omaha, Santee Sioux, and Winnebago. In addition, Lincoln is one of the official Refugee Resettlement Sites in the United States.
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Academic Information
International students studying at Nebraska Wesleyan will receive personal attention from faculty and focus on experiential learning in each of their courses. There are over 50 majors offered to students in both the technical and artistic fields. Some areas of study include the following: Art, Biopsychology, Communication Studies, Economics, Elementary Education, Global Studies, History, International Business, Music Performance, Political Science, Social Work, Sports Management, and Theatre. In addition, Nebraska Wesleyan hosts university lectures from noteworthy speakers. Past speakers include distinguished professors, filmmakers, publishers and authors. The university has also developed a Student/Faculty Collaborative Research Fund to allow students to further their research interests.
Noteworthy Majors at NWU
1. Theatre
With more than 40 productions a year, Nebraska Wesleyan’s theatre department is both well established and cutting edge. School-sponsored productions allow students to act, sing, direct, and design. Three stages host the region’s largest costume and prop libraries. Last year, 90% of theatre department graduates found work on major stages ranging from Los Angeles to London. Theatre majors have also had the chance to work with touring productions in both television and film. Theatre Program
2. Communication Studies
Students involved in Communication Studies gain important experience both in and outside the classroom. An extensive course catalog along with internship and service learning opportunities give students the chance to apply their knowledge to many aspects of daily life. Communication Studies Program
3. Global Studies
One of Nebraska Wesleyan’s core values is honoring diversity, which is also the foundation for one of their most popular majors—Global Studies. Areas of emphasis within this major include Asia, Development Studies, Foreign Policy, Industrialized Nations, and Latin America. With a global focus in mind, faculty in this field enhance campus life by organizing forum speakers, campus events, and international education offerings.
Student Life
Student life at NWU is largely fueled by the enthusiasm of fellow students. The Student Affairs Senate (SAS) represents the student body in terms of legislation, budget allocation for student organizations, and the coordination of campus events. SAS meetings are open to the public, and all students are encouraged to participate, bringing forth their creative ideas and suggestions.
There are over 75 student organizations on campus for every hobby and interest. Types of clubs include departmental clubs, governing/advisory boards, honoraries, intramural sports, musical groups, political interest groups, religious groups, special interest groups, and student media. Some noteworthy clubs include:
- Progressive Student Alliance
- Fellowship of Catholic University Students
- International Relations Organization
- Manga/Anime Club
- Intramural Sports
- Triathlon Club
- Environmental Action
"My experience at Nebraska Wesleyan was just wonderful! My only regret is that I only got to stay for a semester. I had the feeling that I lived in a small town where everyone knows each other and where you can share a lot of things. There is always something organized on campus and many opportunities to meet interesting and amazing people! And the teachers are wonderful too!”
-- Mélanie Grammaire, an ISEP Exchange Student from Pierre Mendès France (Université de Grenoble II)
About Your ISEP Coordinator
Dr. Inger Bull has worked at Nebraska Wesleyan for 13 years as Director of International Education. In 1991–92, as an ISEP exchange student, she studied at the University of Plymouth, England. She also studied at the University of Queensland, Australia, in 1995 through the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar program.
At Nebraska Wesleyan, Inger works with international students, US students, and faculty who lead student trips abroad. She is an Assistant Professor of Global Studies and teaches two classes, Preparing for Education Abroad (for students before they go overseas) and Processing the Experience Abroad (for students after they've returned from abroad). She has led student groups to Australia, Mexico, Scandinavia, Spain, and Swaziland and has traveled throughout Europe, Japan, and Peru. Most recently, she lived in Stockholm during the fall semester of 2009. She speaks Spanish and has studied Japanese and Swedish.
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. 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, the capital of Nebraska, is home to over 250,000 people and six colleges. In 2008, Lincoln was named the Healthiest City in America based on the active lifestyle of its residents. In addition, residents can enjoy elements of natural and urban beauty throughout the city, as well as a wide array of entertainment options such as the Lied Center for Broadway Productions and music venues such as the Pershing Auditorium and the Bourbon Theatre. Several forms of public transportation also help Lincoln residents travel the city and provide easy access to the rest of America. The Amtrak station, for example, operates the California Zephyr, taking riders daily from Lincoln to the San Francisco Bay.
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