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NSLC/Intrax Study Abroad: International Business Admissions & Fees For the last five years, the National Student Leadership Conference has partnered with Intrax Education Abroad, a leader in international student travel, to provide students with an opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most diverse and exciting cities while experiencing a future career in international business and developing essential leadership skills.
Students in the NSLC/Intrax Study Abroad: International Business program will be based at the former home of the Thunderbird School of International Management's Europe campus in Archamps, France, approximately 10 kilometers outside of Geneva. Students will be housed at the Best Western Porte Sud De Geneve while conference activities will occur at the connecting Site d’Archamps Conference Center Students are accommodated in double occupancy rooms. Residential advisors and administrative staff stay on the same floors as the students and are always available to answer questions. Residential advisors and administrative staff stay on the same floors as the students and are always available to answer questions and discuss issues about college life. The NSLC seeks outstanding high school students from around the world who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership ability. Step 1- Nomination & Selection Students are selected by NSLC and Intrax to attend through Counselor Nominations, Alumni Nominations, talent identification programs, and merit applications. Step 2- Enrollment Application You should complete an NSLC/Intrax Enrollment Application. Due to the special logistical arrangements required for international study programs, applicants must complete the Intrax Online Enrollment Application. A tuition deposit should be included with your application. If you are accepted to the program, this deposit will be applied to your tuition. If your application is not accepted, or if you are placed on a wait list and not eventually accepted to a program, your tuition deposit will be refunded to you. Click the link below to access the online application. Apply for the Study Abroad: International Business program Please Note: In order to secure space with our logistical partners, all applications must be received by Intrax no later than May 31st, 2010. Step 3- Interview for High School Study Abroad Within 2-3 weeks of receiving your complete application, Intrax will call to arrange a phone interview. It will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete the interview. During the interview, Intrax will discuss the program and your interest in studying abroad. The interview is a great time to ask any questions you might have about your summer program. The interview will enable NSLC and Intrax to gain a better understanding of your personality, expectations and goals for your Study Abroad program. Step 4- Acceptance and Pre-Departure Preparation Once you are accepted into the NSLC/Intrax Study Abroad program, we will provide you with the information you need to be prepared for your cultural, academic, and leadership exploration! You will receive information on Switzerland and France, access to the enrolled student section of the NSLC and Intrax Study Abroad websites, a student handbook, an extensive pre-departure orientation, and departure assistance. Once you arrive in Geneva, you will have the additional support of an Intrax On-Site Coordinator as well as NSLC staff. Students will be departing for Geneva on a group flight from Newark International Airport in Newark, NJ on the first day of the program. While transportation from your hometown to Newark International Airport is not included in the tuition, Intrax can provide assistance in booking specially-priced add-on fares in conjunction with the group flight. Pre-Departure Orientation to Study Abroad Two to four weeks before your departure, you and your parents will participate in a comprehensive pre-departure orientation. Typically the orientation will be conducted over the phone and will cover topics such as adapting to a new culture, NSLC career exploration and leadership development, and logistics for your program. Step 5- Attend the NSLC/Intrax Program That’s it. Once you have completed your forms and your tuition is paid in full, you can look forward to an amazing experience.
The program fee above includes:
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College Credit offered through American University: College credit is available for students enrolled in the NSLC/Intrax Study Abroad program. Click here for AU tuition details. Intrax Study Abroad encourages full payment of program fees once you receive Preliminary Acceptance. If you opt to pay the entire remaining balance in one lump sum, you will receive a $50 discount. If you prefer to follow a payment schedule you must adhere to the dates and amounts listed below:
Please Note:
Students are responsible for transportation to and from Newark International Airport in New Jersey. Students must arrive by 1:00 PM EST on the first day of their program. Students may schedule flights from Newark International Airport after 3:00 PM EST. Flight information must be received at least 15 days prior to the start of the program. For more details, refer to your acceptance materials. Withdrawal from a program is effective on the date that written notification is received by Intrax (mail, fax, or email). All cancellation penalties are calculated based on application submission and program start dates. Program start dates are calculated based on departure date from US. In the rare event of an application being rejected a full refund will be issued less a $150 processing fee.
*Voluntary withdrawal or removal from program after start date: No refunds, additional fees may apply. Please Note:
Study Abroad applicants are not eligible for NSLC scholarships. However, through Intrax Study Abroad, a limited number of partial scholarships are available. Intrax Study Abroad believes that all high school students should be able to enjoy the benefits of studying abroad, regardless of their financial situation. For this reason, Intrax offers several High School scholarships with the support of our partners. We also encourage students to help pay for their Study Abroad program by fundraising a portion of their program fees. Please visit the Intrax Study Abroad website for complete details and an application. |
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