1. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students

2. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Academic English Studies
Why choose this program for
intensive English study?
• You can stay at L&C for your
4-year undergraduate degree
• Or transfer to another
university for your
undergraduate program.

3. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Where in the world?
Portland, Oregon, USA
Population: 2 million
Area: 130 square miles
Miles to the Pacific Ocean: 78
Miles to Mount Hood: 65
Average rainfall: 37”

4. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Academic English Studies
Intensive English Program
• Five levels.
• Many activities and programs
to meet native speakers.
• Integrated content-based
courses, for example:
– English of psychology.
– English of sociology.
– Current events.
– Public speaking.

5. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
The English Classes:
Study English with students
from many different countries.
American students attend the
class as volunteers.
Learn to write essays
Learn to make presentations
Work in small groups
Practice listening and speaking
Learn grammar in every class

6. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Classrooms,
Library, and
Technology
• Modern “smart” classrooms
• PC and Macintosh computer
labs
• Library open 24 hours/day
• Wireless internet

7. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Residence Halls
• Live with an American
roommate
• Single rooms, doubles, or
quads
• Cafeteria for all students
• Direct internet access
• Non-smoking
• Student art center
• Recreational equipment
• Quiet study areas
• Fireplaces and pianos in
main lounges
On-Campus Housing

8. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Student Clubs
Just a few…
• Climbing Club
• KLC Radio
• Hawai`i Club
• Philosophy Club
• Gulf Students Club
• Cheese Club
• Model United Nations
• Environmental Affairs
Group

9. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Opportunities in and around Portland
Meet a Friendship Family
• Friends in the community
Volunteer
• In schools
• With senior citizens
• To clean up the environment
Explore Nature
• College Outdoors trips
• Local hikes and parks
Enjoy the City
• International restaurants
• Local activities

10. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Friendship Family and Community of Friends
• Meet a local family each
month to share cultures.
• Share our holidays.
• Eat dinner together.
• Enjoy an afternoon in
the park.
• Many other activities.

11. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Volunteering For example:
• Decorate for a
parade
• Work at a
middle school
• Shop for senior
citizens
• Help with a
Halloween party

12. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Examples of College Outdoors Trips
• Sea Kayaking
• Snowshoeing
• Service Projects
• Backpacking
• Whitewater Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Map and Compass Clinic
• Waterfall Hikes

13. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students

14. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Who does AES look for?
 Intermediate level of English
(not beginning)
 80% high school grade
average in Kuwait
 At least 2 years of English
study with good grades.
AES is a very strong academic English program.
Our lowest level is “low intermediate.”
We cannot accept beginners.

15. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
How do I apply?
Academic English Studies
Apply Online
http://www.lclark.edu/
programs/academic_
english_studies/
admissions/
What else?
• Proof of at least 2 years
of English study
• Official grades from high
school and/or university
• Copy of your passport
• Certificate of Financial
Responsibility

16. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
How can I learn more?
Academic English Studies
• www.go.lclark.edu/aes
• http://www.facebook.com/AES.lewis.clark
• 1-503-768-7310

17. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
The Undergraduate Program
• 28 majors
• 25 minors
• Average class size: 19
• Faculty to student ratio:
12:1
• 139 full-time faculty
– 57 full-time female
faculty
– 0 graduate assistants

18. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
If you want to continue your
university education at L&C:
• www.lclark.edu/offices/international
• http://www.facebook.com/lewisandclarkcollege
• 1-503-768-7305

19. Academic English Studies for Kuwaiti Students
Academic English Studies
Lewis & Clark
Portland, Oregon, USA
www.go.lclark.edu/aes