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Discover Lawrence DISCOVER LAWRENCE USA LIFE AFTER LAWRENCE A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Lawrence graduates are prepared to successfully engage with the world. Lawrence University is a college of liberal arts and sciences and a conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. With 15% of our 1,500 undergraduates coming from more than 50 countries beyond the U.S., our warm and welcoming community is one % of the most internationally diverse in the country. Offering 50+ study abroad programs, 97 a campus in London, and a powerful alumni network spanning six continents, Placement within Lawrence prepares graduates to be globally engaged citizens. six months of graduation DANIEL MARTINEZ In addition to being ranked #31 by U.S. News and World Report for colleges with most ZAMBRANO international students, Lawrence is also ranked as one of the “Best Value Colleges” in the MONTERREY, MEXICO United States by The Princeton Review. % % % Studied: Physics 65 22 10 For students and families who are making the decision to invest in a Lawrence experience, Summer Research: Surface structure Employed Graduate Fellowships, this is welcome news. of liquid crystals, two years at school military Lawrence with Professor Collett or service Favorite Lawrence Experience: Travelled to Sierra Leone with the Lawrence government department Currently: Pursuing Ph.D. in physics THEY WENT TO WORK HERE: at Northwestern University/Harvard on a full fellowship Americorps U.S. Department of Education Northwestern University Apple Facebook NYC Board of Education Art Institute of Chicago General Dynamics Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Associated Press Google Teach for America Chicago Opera Theatre Hong Kong Philharmonic CHIAO-YU TUAN Thomson Reuters BEIJING, CHINA Columbia University LinkedIn Medical Center MediCare Studied: Math/Computer Science Internships: Zinch China, Amazon, THEY CONTINUED THEIR EDUCATION HERE: Beijing City International School Best opportunities at Lawrence: Boston College Indiana University University of Michigan Exploring computer science for Brandeis Medical College of Wisconsin University of Oregon the first time, meeting personally Dartmouth New York University University of Southern California with faculty and alumni, connecting DePaul Oxford University of Wisconsin with Lawrentians around the world Eastman School of Music Princeton Currently: Software engineer Yale George Washington University Rutgers at LinkedIn Harvard University of Colorado the power of ENGAGED LEARNING LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY IS Your professors at Lawrence will inspire you with challenging academics in a supportive and vibrant environment. The average class size is only 15 students, allowing you to engage A COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS A CONSERVATORY deeply with our high-impact learning environment through coursework and interaction with AND SCIENCES OF MUSIC your fellow classmates. You will develop the skills to excel on your education journey. & Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Music & Bachelor of Musical Arts 75% of Lawrentians study here 25% of Lawrentians study here Areas of study in the college Areas of study in the Conservatory Anthropology German Composition AREAS OF EMPHASIS —Archaeology Global Studies Education Jazz & Improvisational Music —Biological Government Performance Collaborative Piano —Cultural — Government Theory Pedagogy —Linguistic (Political Science) Art History —International Relations Art, Studio Greek Biochemistry Health and Society Four Conservatory Degree Possibilities Biology History BACHELOR OF MUSIC Chemistry Innovation & A professional degree heavily focused on Chinese Language & Entrepreneurship music within the liberal arts context. Literature International Studies Classical Studies Japanese DOUBLE DEGREE Cognitive Science Latin Complete two degrees over five years in music Computer Science Latin American Studies and in the college of liberal arts and sciences. East Asian Studies Linguistics Economics Mathematics BACHELOR OF MUSICAL ARTS Education1 Music Expand traditional boundaries in jazz and Education Studies Neuroscience contemporary improvisation and build 2 Engineering Occupational Therapy4 21st-century musicianship skills. English Philosophy —Creative Writing Physics BACHELOR OF ARTS-MUSIC Environmental Science Psychology Receive advanced musical training while Environmental Studies Religious Studies extensively exploring non-musical interests. Ethnic Studies Russian Language & Film Studies Literature Russian Studies Forestry & 3 Environmental Studies Spanish You do not have to major in music to benefit from French & Francophone Statistics and Data Science the world-class musical training we offer. Almost Studies Theatre Arts every ensemble is open to any student by audition, Gender Studies and a few ensembles do not require any music Geosciences Pre-Professional training to join, like the Balinese Gamelan. Bold indicates top areas of interest Pre-Health Professions Italics indicate minor offering only Pre-Law 1 Elementary through secondary certification 2 3-2 program with Columbia (NY), RPI (NY), Pre-Medicine Washington University (St. Louis) 3 3-2 program with Duke University 4 3-2 program degree with Washington University (St. Louis) Lawrence Universityʼs rigorous academics and warm and 100+ Student Groups & Activities welcoming community provide Including Lawrence International • GlobeMed • Model U.N. an ideal environment to prepare Swing Dance • Slam Poetry Club • Ultimate Frisbee Amnesty International • International Cabaret for a rapidly changing world. Asia-A • Cultural Food Club • Outdoor Recreation Club THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY STUDENT PROFILES Over 12% of Lawrence students identify themselves themselves with the international LINH NGUYEN community—either through citizenship or HANOI, VIETNAM personal background. Current Lawrence Varsity Sports students call the following places home: Studies: Economics NCAA Division III (Men's & Women's) Internships: Generation Growth Baseball (M) • Basketball (M&W) • Cross Country (M&W) Capital (equity firm), Tax Department ARGENTINA JORDAN Fencing (M&W) • Football (M) • Ice Hockey (M&W) of KPMG Vietnam AZERBAIJAN KYRGYZSTAN Soccer (M&W) • Softball (W) • Swimming & Diving (M&W) Clubs: Lawrence International, BANGLADESH MEXICO Tennis (M&W) • Track, Indoor & Outdoor (M&W) • Volleyball (W) LU Community Council, BELGIUM MOROCCO BOLIVIA MYANMAR Lunar New Year planning committee BRAZIL NEPAL Fun: Walk along the Fox River nature trail, spend time CANADA NETHERLANDS with my local Friendship Family CHINA NIGERIA COLOMBIA PAKISTAN EDUARDO ELIZONDO CONGO PERU MONTERREY, MEXICO (BRAZZAVILLE) PHILIPPINES CUBA REPUBLIC OF KOREA Studies: Computer science Music Ensembles ECUADOR RUSSIAN FEDERATION Internships: Facebook, Classical • Jazz • World Music • Symphony Orchestra EL SALVADOR RWANDA Charlie App (start-up) Large Ensembles • Choirs • Small Ensembles • Bands FINLAND SPAIN Research: Artificial intelligence Chamber Groups • Dozens of Small Groups GERMANY SUDAN (machine learning) to predict student GHANA SWEDEN success rate in college GREECE SWITZERLAND The Lawrence Advantage: Traveled to Beijing, China, to HONG KONG TANZANIA an international machine learning conference where top INDIA THAILAND researchers in the world presented their work; I went to INDONESIA TUNISIA Kyoto, Japan, to Machine Learning Summer School, where IRAN TURKEY I took classes with those top researchers. JAMAICA UGANDA JAPAN VIETNAM Competitions: CalHacks, HackIllinois and HackPrinceton Volunteering and Fun: Play piano in spaces around campus, explore the Community Service many Appleton restaurants with friends More than 700 students provide support to 220+ organizations each year. Average temperatures in APPLETON AT A GLANCE: Appleton (ºC) where you learn JAN. -4 Metro population: IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS 2 250,000 Fortune 500 FEB. -1 companies what you learn. MAR. 4 APR. 13 usa wisconsin appleton + 2 km 80 from campus to the MAY 19 restaurants, pubs Fox Cities Performing The greater Appleton area is big enough to and live music hotspots Arts Center, featuring Broadway productions offer plenty of options that you would find JUN. 25 in much larger cities but small enough to JUL. 27 be safe and engaging. 204 AUG. 26 3 places of worship in the music events per metro area, serving every night on average major world religion SEP. 22 OCT. 14 Top + NOV. 6 160 10 kilometers of trails safest (plus countless parks, DEC. -1 cities in U.S. greenspaces, and nature preserves) You can fly here. Lawrence is located 315 km (196 miles) north of Chicago, Illinois. Fly to our airport from international hubs: Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis and Atlanta. Appleton’s international airport, serving Delta, United, Allegiant and American Airlines, is just 10 km from campus. Supporting your success An Illuminating Journey of Transformation At Lawrence University, we speak of light often: Light, illumination, brilliance. The concept comes Below you will find some of the resources Lawrence offers to ensure our from the motto on our seal, Light! More Light! We believe that you have something great to offer the international students will thrive and succeed at Lawrence and after graduation. world, and we want to help you strengthen your light with a meaningful educational journey. Bring your light, brilliance awaits! INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES The office of International Student Services (ISS) is devoted to the unique personal and educational goals and needs of international students at Lawrence. ISS provides visa assistance, airport pick ups, English as a Second Language
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