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Studying in Wyoming
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The harmonizing of Wyoming's special characteristics - a rich
natural and human history, abundant wildlife, relatively few
people have created a culture unique to the state. Recreational
opportunities are varied and extensive. They include hiking,
canoeing, sightseeing, camping, boating, fossil hunting, museum,
musical concerts, theatrical performances, shopping and many
more. Unlike the rush hour lifestyles prevalent in crowded
cities, Wyomingites generally enjoy a little slower, simpler
pace, taking more time to appreciate the world around them. Yet
they keep in step with the modern world using all the same
technology available in more populated areas - email, fax,
Internet, satellite communications and others.
Wyoming's rural atmosphere contributes to the friendliness of
its people. Cultures from around the world are valued and
celebrated, both in formal festivities and in everyday life.
International students tell us they feel very safe in our small,
friendly communities. The state's community colleges are among
its most prized resources. Dedicated to teaching, they feature
small class sizes with professors whose primary interest is
teaching. This means students benefit from more individualized
tutoring and counselling. Teachers often spend many out-of-class
hours with their students in social, educational and travel
settings.
Wyoming's community colleges are different from those found in
most other states. In addition to technical and career programs
designed to provide job skills and enhance employment
opportunities, the colleges offer classes that fulfil the first
two years of four-year baccalaureate programs. Credits earned in
Wyoming transfer to universities all over the United States.
Some students stay to earn their baccalaureate or master's
degrees through the university programs offered onsite at
Wyoming community colleges. Students can choose from two-year
programs as varied as automotive mechanics, equine studies,
industrial maintenance, nursing, office management, photography,
respiratory therapy, travel and tourism and many others. Or they
can enrol in the first two years of a transfer program in majors
such as anthropology, business, engineering, psychology, science
and the arts and many more. Many of the colleges also offer
English as a Second Language Courses. These classes help
non-English speaking students to improve the skills necessary to
succeed in college-level coursework.
One of the important features of Wyoming community colleges that
appeal to international students is our affordable cost - total
cost for one year at our community colleges is less than $8,000.
This includes tuition and fees, books, room and board. Such a
low cost is possible because these institutions receive funding
support from the State of Wyoming. Quality education is very
important to us and the state provides funding to ensure that
students enrolled in Wyoming colleges get the best available. In
addition, Wyomingites also enjoy a low cost of living compared
to other places in America.
Wyoming's community colleges play an integral part in the
state's educational, social and cultural network. Students from
other countries usually become surprisingly involved in local
communities when they attend college in Wyoming. They often find
themselves invited to share their native cultures and traditions
with enthusiastic audiences in public schools, individual homes
and other settings. They are able to experience the American
culture in a very personal way. Friendship programs also make it
easier for international students to meet new friends in
Wyoming.
Community and campus interaction provides many opportunities for
working on and improving English language skills. Casper
College, Northwest College and Western Wyoming Community College
all accept relatively low 500 TOEFL scores because we know that
English skills quickly improve in settings that feature strong
community connections, small class sizes and personal attention.
Many international students who attend colleges in Wyoming often
travel to metropolitan spots during school recesses to catch up
on the excitement of the big city. But when spring break or the
Christmas recess is over, they're usually anxious to return to
Wyoming where they feel safe in a small town setting and
appreciated by the people who live there. Each individual has
much to contribute in a state where the biggest city has only
50,000 residents. You can make a difference in Wyoming. Join us
for a quality educational experience and daily opportunities to
get personally involved in American life.
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