2008 Woodie Awards
National Student Exchange
Western students have the option to study at different universities within the US, Canada and US territories while receiving Western credit
Jeffrey Sawyer
Issue date: 1/11/08 Section: Headlines
While international study abroad programs seem to be too costly to many students, the National Student Exchange (NSE) gives students the opportunity to experience a culturally different and diverse place to study at a more affordable price. According to the program's website, the NSE includes more than 200 colleges and universities and has provided exchange opportunities for more than 90,000 students since 1968. The program's website includes links to each member campus' website, listings of the majors at each university and other information for students.
Students at Western also have the option of studying at a different school for either one term or an entire year. If there is a school that caters better to some of your academic interests than Western there is a good possibility that the NSE could give you the chance to diversify your academic experience.
So far, Western has had four students participate in the program and has also hosted four students from other schools.
The NSE is also a good option for those students who cannot afford to study internationally but still want to experience an academic atmosphere outside of Western. There are two different payment plans for those who are accepted into the program. Students approved to participate under NSE Plan A, pay the in-state/resident tuition and fees at the host campus. Students approved to participate under NSE Plan B pay their normal WOU tuition and fees to Western. Housing and meal expenses are paid at the host campus. Western charges a non-refundable $150 application fee to students interested in exchange during the 08-09 academic year. More information on what plan you might be approved for can be received from Debbie Diehm, Western's NSE Coordinator.
According to Diehm, it is possible for a Western student, on exchange during fall 2008, to pay as little as $100 more (a small per term or semester NSE fee charged by most of the universities) for tuition and fees than it would at Western.
Students at Western also have the option of studying at a different school for either one term or an entire year. If there is a school that caters better to some of your academic interests than Western there is a good possibility that the NSE could give you the chance to diversify your academic experience.
So far, Western has had four students participate in the program and has also hosted four students from other schools.
The NSE is also a good option for those students who cannot afford to study internationally but still want to experience an academic atmosphere outside of Western. There are two different payment plans for those who are accepted into the program. Students approved to participate under NSE Plan A, pay the in-state/resident tuition and fees at the host campus. Students approved to participate under NSE Plan B pay their normal WOU tuition and fees to Western. Housing and meal expenses are paid at the host campus. Western charges a non-refundable $150 application fee to students interested in exchange during the 08-09 academic year. More information on what plan you might be approved for can be received from Debbie Diehm, Western's NSE Coordinator.
According to Diehm, it is possible for a Western student, on exchange during fall 2008, to pay as little as $100 more (a small per term or semester NSE fee charged by most of the universities) for tuition and fees than it would at Western.
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