INTRODUCING… ISABEL PRIETO!
KNOW NO
BOUNDS
Os presentamos a Isabel Prieto
Meet Isabel, who is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in Foreign
Languages and Literatures program at Southern Illinois University
Carbondale. SIU let her combine two of her goals: to be a Spanish
teacher and to study in the US. The program at SIU combines being a
student with hands-on experience in teaching. Because the American
university system is flexible, Isabel was able to take classes in other
departments. She chose to take a class in 3-D animation, which
relates to her interest in technology. This course also connects to
her research topic about the use of technology in teaching Spanish.
Isabel’s best experience has been teaching. “When I graduate, I will
not only have a masters, I will also have two years of university level
teaching experience.”
Academics are an important part of studying abroad, but so is the
cultural experience. Carbondale is in a rural area. “I also like the
location of the University, away from big cities, in the middle of the
country, with a lot of outdoors activities. I enjoy immersing myself in
the American culture, I love how easy is to find something to do, for
example intramural sports, or being able to rent a canoe and go to the
lake, or go hiking.”
JOIN US. BE A SALUKI. SUCCEED.
Os presentamos a Isabel, una alumna del Máster de
Lenguas y Literaturas Extranjeras de la Southern
Illinois University (SIU). La SIU le ha permitido
alcanzar dos de sus objetivos: trabajar como
profesora de español y estudiar en los Estados
Unidos. El programa de la SIU compagina los
estudios con la experiencia directa en el aula.
Además, gracias a la flexibilidad del sistema
universitario de los Estados Unidos, Isabel también
ha podido cursar clases en otros departamentos.
Debido a su interés por la tecnología, decidió asistir
a clases de animación 3-D, un curso que también
conecta con su tema de investigación sobre el uso
de la tecnología en la enseñanza del español. Isabel
explica que su mejor experiencia ha sido el hecho
de trabajar como profesora. “Cuando termine los
estudios, no solo tendré un máster, sino también dos
años de experiencia dando clases en la universidad.”
La parte académica es un aspecto importantísimo
de los estudios en el extranjero, igual que lo es la
experiencia cultural. Carbondale se encuentra en
una zona rural. “También me gusta la ubicación de
la universidad, lejos de las grandes ciudades y en
la América profunda, con muchísimas actividades al
aire libre para disfrutar. Me encanta sumergirme en
la cultura norteamericana, lo fácil que es encontrar
algo para hacer, como practicar deporte en equipo
con otros alumnos, alquilar una piragua e ir al lago o
ir de excursión.”
¡Apúntate! Conviértete en un Saluki y triunfa.
GLOBAL CLASSROOMS
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
GLOBAL CITIZENS
With the brains of a nationally ranked university and all the heart of a small college, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is where students want
to be. We are ranked by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university (high research), placing SIU in the top 5% of public U.S. institutions for
research. SIU is home to more than 15,000 undergraduate students and more than 4,000 graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100
countries. We offer more than 200 undergraduate, 70 masters and 31 doctoral degrees representing every major academic disciplinary area, and
home to 11 colleges and schools:
•Agricultural Sciences
•Education and Human Services
•Mass Communication and
•Graduate School
•Applied Sciences and Arts
•Engineering
Media Arts
•School of Law
•Business
•Liberal Arts
•Science
•School of Medicine
UNDERGRADUATE
You may be considered for admission to SIU by applying online: ttp://cie.siu.edu/internationalstudents/prospective-students/undergraduate/index.html.
A $40 nonrefundable fee for each application is required.
• For admission into a Bachelor’s program, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 520 (paper) / 68 (iBT) or an IELTS Score of 6 is required.
• Conditional admission is available for those students below the required TOEFL or IELTS.
• No SAT is required, unless you are interested in applying for a merit scholarship award (minimum SAT score of 1170).
• A financial statement must show a minimum of $37,800.
• Applications are accepted year round.
Undergraduate students with scores above 1170 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT may qualify for a merit scholarship. This reduces tuition by approximately
$12,000 for all 4 years.
GRADUATE
At SIU, you may be considered for admission to the Graduate School by applying directly to a particular degree program. You may apply online on at
gradschool.siu.edu/applygrad.html. There is a required $50 nonrefundable application fee for each application submitted.
• For admissions into a Master’s program, you must have a GPA of 2.7 (on a 4.0 grading scale) on the last two years of your bachelor’s degree or 3.0
on all previous graduate work. For admission to a Ph.D. program, 3.25 on all previous graduate level course work is required.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 80 (iBT) for international students and some citizens/ permanent residents is required. Some
departments require a higher score.
• Conditional admission is available in many programs.
• The individual departments decide whether or not to require any of the graduate tests, such as the GRE, GMAT or MAT. Please visit the
webpage of the specific department.
Over 56 percent of students are funded by teaching, research, and administrative assistantships and fellowships. These awards carry a competitive
stipend and a full tuition scholarship for both in-state and out-of-state students. SIU provides degree opportunities of high quality and virtually
unmatched affordability.
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (CESL)
CESL offers an alternative road to SIU for those students who need additional practice in English, academic study skills and American culture. Housed
in the Department of Linguistics, this highly regarded 8-level program offers students a solid foundation to aid in their success at SIU. An additional
level provides graduate students with an intensive overview of the skills needed to accomplish their academic goals. There is a $30 non-refundable
application fee.
• Admissions is open to anyone 18 or older who has completed high school.
• Applications are accepted year round.
• CESL also offers customized programs for schools, businesses and governmental agencies.
• Students enrolled in CESL may live on campus and have access to facilities (Student Center, Recreation Center, Health Center, Morris Library, etc.)
• Courses in CESL:
•begin at level 0 (true beginner) and continue to graduate (level 6) or graduate (level 7).
•run for 8 weeks.
•are limited to 15 students.
•are held in smart classrooms or language labs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Undergraduate Admissions
email: [email protected]
web: cie.siu.edu
Graduate School Admissions
email: [email protected]
web: gradschool.siu.edu
Center for English as a
Second Language
email: [email protected]
web: cesl.siu.edu
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