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International Brochure 2018.Indd North Central Wentz Science Center International Student Guide Chicago Skyline Naperville, Illinois, just 30 minutes from Chicago Graduate Universities & Professional Schools Attended by Recent Graduates: • Emory University • University of Arizona • Georgetown University • University of Illinois • Loyola University Chicago • University of Notre Dame • Marquette University • University of San Francisco • Northwestern University • University of Southern California • Pennsylvania State University • University of Wisconsin • Texas A&M University Employers of Recent Graduates: • Argonne National Laboratory • The Field Museum • Allstate Insurance Company • The Kraft-Heinz Company • AT&T • Kellogg Company • Audi • Macy’s • Bank of America • Starbucks Coffee Company • CBS Radio • Ulta Beauty • CDW • Under Armour • Chicago Bears • University of Illinois • Edward Jones • UPS • Ernst & Young • US Bank • FedEx • Walt Disney Company Downtown Chicago, Illinois The Programs You Want – In a Location You Will Love! Scenic North Central campus Naperville, Illinois Founded in 1861, North Central is a private, four-year liberal arts university offering Bachelor of Science The campus (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in more than is located in a residential 60 areas of study, a Bachelor of Business Administration neighborhood (B.B.A.) degree and six Master’s degree programs. of Naperville, Naperville, Illinois Illinois—a city North Central students enjoy a safe, affordable, This safe, friendly city of 150,000 has been ranked as one of the “best ranked one of the hands-on American university experience in places to live” in the U.S. by Money Magazine and ranked #1 “Safest safest places to live City in America” by Niche.com. North Central’s beautiful 68.5-acre in the U.S. Naperville, Illinois with easy access residential campus is located in a family neighborhood just a two-minute to Chicago’s cultural, social and walk from stores, banks, restaurants and coffee shops. Easily reached by Wisconsin internship opportunities. The Chicago area car, bus or train, Naperville is 30 minutes from downtown Chicago (45 enjoys four distinct You will launch your career kilometers) and only 30 minutes from Chicago O’Hare International seasons: hot summers, Michigan Airport. while enjoying the best of crisp autumns, snowy North Central Chicago, IL both worlds. winters and mild springs. Chicago, Illinois Indiana Illinois Temperatures range Home to three million people from around the world, Chicago from 34°C in July and offers unlimited cultural opportunities. Students can participate in August to -17°C in Chicago Term classes and internships as well as trips to Chicago’s January and February. neighborhoods, sporting events, festivals and concerts. The train station to downtown Chicago is a two-minute walk from campus, and a 30-minute train ride will take you to the heart of this exciting city! Shops in downtown Naperville, Illinois Chicago River, downtown Chicago 1 Kimberly M. Larsson Interim Director, Center for Global Education “North Central is a place where international students feel engaged, connected, challenged and supported, both inside and outside of the classroom. An education here is the ‘best of both worlds’—the opportunity to experience a traditional campus environment in a safe, welcoming community while also What Do Others Say About North Central? living and learning near one of the most dynamic and impressive cities in the As an independent, comprehensive university affiliated with the United world. North Central welcomes you and looks forward to being part of your success story.” Methodist Church, North Central is known nationally for excellence in teaching and for the quality of its faculty and students. Why Choose North Central? • North Central is recognized as one of “America’s Best Colleges in the Midwest” by U.S. News & World Report. Location - North Central’s safe, suburban campus is just a two-minute walk from both the train station and the Naperville city center. Our • The Princeton Review named North Central as a “2019 Best students enjoy convenient access to cultural activities, internships and Midwestern College” based on student surveys. research opportunities in both Naperville and Chicago. • The excellence of North Central’s support for international students Practical Experience - North Central provides undergraduate students and programs was recognized by the 2015 Senator Paul Simon Award with outstanding access to research and internship opportunities - both for Comprehensive Campus Internationalization. on and off campus. At North Central, you will apply what you learn in • North Central is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission the classroom to real-world situations. of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Teaching - U.S. News & World Report has recognized North Central for the quality of our undergraduate teaching. No graduate assistants teach here. Small classes and a low student-to-faculty ratio let you get to know your professors. Support - North Central provides new international students with Xiao (Wang) French airport pickup and orientation, a student mentor and a friendship family Majors: Computer Science and Actuarial Science in the community. With an academic advisor, an international student Home country: China advisor and a full range of student services and organizations, you’ll always know where to go for help if you need it. What do you like best about North Central? I love the small class sizes and the wonderful living and studying Scholarships - North Central partners with students and families to environment. I feel safe here. I don’t like big cities, but I enjoy make a North Central education affordable. Over 95% of admitted proximity to major cities because there are usually a lot of job international students receive scholarship aid each year! opportunities. Naperville, where North Central is located, is the perfect location for me. It’s quiet and nice—but also very close to Chicago. Advice to new students: International Club is definitely a great place to meet new friends—not only with other international students, but also with lots of American students. Because we are international students, most of our family is far away. North Central is like our home in America. All my professors, advisors and friends have been very nice and friendly to me. Internship site: Argonne National Laboratory 2 3 Programs of Study: Preparing for Your Future During your four-year Bachelor’s degree program, you will develop critical thinking and communication skills, deep subject knowledge, and life skills. You will do this in small, faculty- taught classes and through hands-on experiences in the dynamic economic and research environment of Naperville/Chicago, Illinois. A Bachelor’s degree from North Central is the first step to a challenging, fulfilling career. Programs of Study Undergraduate English Language Learner* Neuroscience Shimer Great Books Majors and Minors Entrepreneurship » Behavioral School (Bachelor’s Degrees) Environmental Studies » Molecular Humanities Accounting » Science and the Nuclear Medicine Liberal Studies Actuarial Science Environment Technology‡ Natural Sciences Animation* » Society and the Organizational Social Sciences Anthropology Environment Communication Applied Mathematics » Sustainability Philosophy Pre-Professional Art Education Ethical Leadership » Law and Society Programs Art History Ethics* Physics Health Sciences Biochemistry Exercise Science Political Science » Athletic Training Biology Film and Screen Studies* Professional Spanish* » Dentistry » Biological Science Finance Professional Writing* » Nursing » Biology Professions French Psychology » Occupational Therapy Some recent honors, Student Services » Biomedical Science French and Francophone » Industrial/ » Optometry internships, and job » Pharmacy » Health Professions Studies Organizational opportunities include Center for Global Education (CGE) Business Gender and Sexuality Psychology* » Physical Therapy ‡ (pictured above, clockwise): Experienced staff provide an orientation program for all new students, Business Economics Studies* Radiation Therapy » Physician Assistant Chemical Microscopy‡ German Reading* » Podiatry immigration advising, ongoing cross-cultural counseling, opportunities » Veterinary Medicine Chemistry German Studies Religious Studies Kori Sye to connect with both U.S. and other international students and much » ACS - Certified Global Studies Secondary Education Law Major: Chemistry Chemistry Graphic Design » Art Medicine Honors: National Science more. We match you with current student mentors to assist in your Chicago Area Studies* Health Science » Biology Foundation Fellowship; adjustment to life in the United States. Learn more at Graduate Programs Chinese History » English Goldwater Honorable Mention (Master’s Degrees) northcentralcollege.edu/international. Classics* History of Ideas* » History Graduate Program: Ph.D. in Business Administration Communication Studies Human Resource » Math Physical Chemistry at University (M.B.A.) Career Development Community Health Management » Music Education (M.A. & M.Ed.)‡ of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Promotion* Interactive Media Studies » Foreign Language Career advisors will help you define and develop your career goals, Leadership Studies (M.L.D.) Computer Science » Convergent Media licensure in Chinese, write a résumé, practice interviewing, apply to graduate school, or identify Liberal Studies (M.A.) Conflict Resolution* » Interactive
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