American University Experience: 2-8 Weeks
The WMU Haenicke Institute for Global Education offers a variety of short-term program options — less than eight weeks in length — that enable international students and professionals to explore
- Benefits of American University Experience: 2-8 Weeks
- Program Options (2023) - virtual and in-person options available!
- Custom Programming
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Program Options
Study English Language and American Culture
Program Dates (options):
- Summer I: May 3, 2023 (arrival) - June 29, 2023 (departure)
- Summer I & II: May 3, 2023 (arrival) - August 12, 2023 (departure)
- Summer II: June 28, 2023 (arrival) - August 12, 2023 (departure)
Location: Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A.*
*Students interested in attending virtually should select this option in the pre-application form.
Accommodations: Homestay (dependent on availability); residence hall or hotel stay may be available
Visa requirement: Student visa (in-person option only)
Program Fee: varies depending on program
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Eligibility Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- High school graduate
- Completed some English language training
Application: Interested students should complete the online application for English as a Second Language.
English Skills Review for Graduate Students: Workshop Series (virtual) - August 2023
This virtual workshop series provides English-language instruction and practice to refresh the language skills of graduate students. Participants will attend a series of four workshops to review language skills, gain tools for success, build confidence and connect with other incoming international graduate students. Participants may attend synchronously (live) or attend asynchronously (recorded) via WMU’s E-learning course management system.
Meeting Dates (virtual):
August 7, 2023
August 14, 2023
August 21, 2023
August 28, 2023
Location: Webex (WMU provides accounts for students)
Program Fee: $100 (scholarship and assistantship funds do not apply)
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BENEFITS OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
- Explore U.S. American language and culture at Western Michigan University.
- Short term: two to eight weeks!
- Recreational and social activities on the WMU campus and in the Southwest Michigan community.
- Virtual options available.
- Home-stay with local families.
- Free airport pickup from the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
- Located in the Midwest.
- Reasonable program fee.
- Custom programming available!
Custom Programming
Custom programs are available upon request for groups of at least 10 participants. Programs can be designed for study, professional development or English language and culture. In-person and virtual program options available. Contact intl-explore@wmich.edu to begin developing a customized program.