Top 10 Reasons to Study at Ashland University
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ACADEMIC RECOGNITION The Princeton Review recognizes Ashland as one of the "Best in the Midwest" and U.S. News & World Report has placed Ashland in the top tier of Midwest institutions. |
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ACCENT ON THE INDIVIDUAL This motto means you can expect personal attention from faculty, staff and administration--from people who care about your development as a student and as a person. |
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SAFETY Ashland is rated as having the lowest violent crime rate of any city its size in the state of Ohio. |
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ATMOSPHERE Ashland, Ohio is a small, friendly city that gives international students a great chance to experience traditional American culture. We have had students say that living in a small city means that they get to practice their English more, and they have found that their English is better than some of their friends that live in larger, multicultural cities. |
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SMALL CLASSES A teacher/student ratio of 12/1 means students receive the individual attention essential for educational growth. |
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CENTER FOR ENGLISH STUDIES (ACCESS) Our university intensive English program provides full-time language instruction and the opportunity for conditional admission to academic studies. |
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SUPPORT SERVICES The International Student Services office is available as a place of information and support for international students. We will assist you with your responsibilities as F-1 or J-1 visa holder. An active International Club provides social and cultural opportunities. |
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PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION All Ashland University classes are taught by professors or professionals, and not by teaching assistants. |
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LOCATION Ashland is small city about an hour's drive from Ohio's two largest cities, Cleveland and Columbus, and within a day's drive to New York City, Niagara Falls, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Toronto, Canada. |
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FINANCIAL AID 98% of undergraduate students receive some kind of financial aid. |