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AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

AUBG Student Ambassadors Club. September 20 1 3 Blagoevgrad. Outline of the General Information to be Provided During a Student Ambassadors’ Tour of AUBG. Specific and additional information to be provided during a tour depends on the time availability and guests’ prospective interests.

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AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

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  1. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club September 2013 Blagoevgrad

  2. Outline of the General Information to be Provided During a Student Ambassadors’ Tour of AUBG Specific and additional information to be provided during a tour depends on the time availability and guests’ prospective interests

  3. Check List • Learn very well the Tips for Tour Giving. • Think about guests’ prospective fields of interest and what specific information you will need to provide. • Read carefully the INFO Package for more information that you will need. • Check the AUBG Web site (www.aubg.bg) or contact the respective offices if you cannot find the information you need in the INFO package. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  4. Introduction • Be punctual and wear your nametag. • Smile, be calm and confident, make the best first impression. • Introduce yourself politely, if appropriate - shake hands. • If not already known, ask the guests if they have visited AUBG before. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  5. General Information • The American University in Bulgaria was founded in 1991 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, through the joint efforts of USAID, the Open Society Institute, the Bulgarian local and national government, the University of Maine, and the City of Blagoevgrad. • AUBG is a private American-style Liberal Arts University, comparable to institutions in the US, where the liberal artseducation: - encourages students to develop critical thinking andcreative problem solving; - nurtures both the skills needed for successful careers and an ongoing intellectual curiosity. • The language of instruction is English. • Diploma recognized worldwide – US and BG (EU insert) AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  6. Accreditation, Mission & Vision • Accreditation - AUBG is accredited both in the United States (by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and in Bulgaria (by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation). • Mission Statement - the mission of the American University in Bulgaria is to educate students of outstanding potential in a community of academic excellence, diversity, and respect and to prepare them for democratic and ethical leadership in serving the needs of the region and the world. • Vision: Our Aspirations for 2015 - we envision a community of diverse and creative students of outstanding potential living and learning together in an engaging and rigorous academic environment on a campus which offers world-class academic, recreational, and residential facilities.  Mentored by internationally respected faculty committed to the liberal arts tradition, graduates will be fully prepared for lives of professional achievement, personal fulfillment, and service. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  7. Student Body • More than 1,000 current students • From 40 countries • Committed to the pursuit of academic excellence • Energetic • Enthusiastic • Highly intelligent • Eager to meet new people AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  8. Faculty • International faculty coming from North America, Europe, Asia and New Zealand. • Create a stimulating and flexible academic environment that brings real-world insights into the classroom. • Devote themselves to an interactive teaching process and dialogue with students. • Commit themselves to helping students and promoting personal and professional development of their students AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  9. Study Process • 4-year education for obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree. • Variety of combinations of majors and minors. • Variety of general education courses. • Variety of electives depending on students’ interests. • Small classes (20-30 students); all students guaranteed personal attention. • Learning process based on collaboration; students expected to be prepared, engaged, and full participants. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  10. Majors • American Studies • Business Administration • Computer Science • Economics • European Politics • History and Civilizations • Information Systems • Journalism and Mass Communication • Mathematics • Political Science and International Relations AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  11. Minors: American Studies Anthropology Computer Science Economics European Politics Fine Arts History Information Systems Journalism and Mass Communication Literature Mathematics Philosophy and Religion Political Science and International Relations Southeast European Studies A variety of electives: Modern Languages Public Speaking Religion Anthropology Acting AUBG Choir And more… Minors, Gen Eds & Electives General Education courses: • Poetry • Physics • Music • History • Literature • Global History • Calculus • Sociology • And others... AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  12. Academic Facilities • Multimedia classrooms. • 14 fully-equipped computer labs, with high-speed, 24 hours a day Internet access. • Largest English-language university library in Southeastern Europe. • Modern on-line system for research. • Bookstore with all necessary books available and various souvenirs. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  13. Residence Life • Modern residence halls a 15 min walk from the main building. • Comfortable lounges and study areas on each floor. • Aerobic rooms, gyms, computer labs, multi-purpose and party rooms, laundry facilities, cafés, TV/DVD areas. • State-of-the-art student center providing world-class academic, residential, and recreational experience. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  14. Free Time • Student Clubs • Student Government • Student Media • Sports Activities • Student Theatre • Community Service Activities • Student-friendly town of Blagoevgrad with its walking plazas, shops, cafes, restaurants, theater, cinema, swimming pools, etc. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  15. After Graduation With its more than 3,600 alumni from 19 classes, AUBG’s greatest impact on the region is through its highly successful graduates. • 30 - 35% of AUBG graduates continue their studies at prestigious universities: Wharton, Cornell, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, London School of Economics, the Sorbonne, Central European University and many other universities worldwide. • The other 65 - 70 % of AUBG graduates begin their professional career almost immediately in leading world companies: The World Bank, Ernst &Young, IBM Bulgaria, Procter & Gamble, Siemens AG, General Electric, Shell, Coca Cola, CNN International, MTel, BTV, British Airways, etc. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  16. Admission Application Requirements: • Application Form • Official SAT Reasoning Test Score (min. of 1,000 points – critical reading and mathematics) • Official TOEFL Score (iBT/CBT/TOEFL – min. 80/213/550 points) • Official High School Transcript and Diploma (Grade Point Average – min. 3.00 based on 4.00 system) • 2 Letters of Recommendation • Essay • Financial aid application and its supporting documents (optional) Application Timeline: specified on the AUBG Web site AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  17. Tuition & Study Support2012 – 2013 academic year • Tuition ($10,300) • Housing • Skaptopara I & II ($1,320.00) • Skaptopara III ($1,640.00)Total = $12,070/12,390$ • Student Activity Fee ($450) AUBG students are offered a variety of options for their study support: • Scholarships and Financial Aid - based on both the academic merit and the financial need of the student. • Work-study – up to 360 hours per year • Loan Programs • Paid Internships • Work and Travel Programs • Part-Time Work – for juniors and seniors AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  18. Most Common Visited Sites • Flags Grand Staircase • Picture Display • Administrative offices • English Language Institute • Computer Labs Main Building: Skaptopara Campus: • Skaptopara III • Skaptopara I and II • Balkanski Academic Center • Panitza Library • Yards and Gardens • America for Bulgaria Student Center AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  19. Additional Info • Flags of all countries from which we have/had students • Picture Display • Senior Gifts • Career Center • Health Center • Advising Center • Counseling Center • Student Government incl. Student Clubs and Student Media • English Language Institute • AUBG Sofia: - Elieff Center for Education and Culture; - Centre for European Programmes; - Executive MBA Program. AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

  20. Other Tours Be curious and always willing to learn new information from different sources, since you might be assigned the task to lead some other tours like: • Blagoevgrad • Native town/country • Rila Monastery • Sofia • Melnik • Rozhen Monastery • Others AUBG Student Ambassadors Club

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