Boston Merrimack Center

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Embassy Boston Merrimack Study Center North
Andover, Massachusetts, USA
presented by Linda Walsh October 20, 2010
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The Staff
Benjamin Downey Student Services Representative
Linda Walsh Manager New England
Dan Schulstad Director of Teaching and
Technology
Dena Reuben Head of Teaching
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Location

• Located on the campus of Merrimack College.
• Experience American university life first hand.
• Practice English with American students.

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About Merrimack College
39 Major areas of studies, including liberal
arts, business, and science engineering.
2200 students from 25 states and 16 countries.
More than 60 student clubs and organizations.
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Free Amenities
Students have free access to amenities including

• Wireless Internet Access

• Fitness Center

• Library Use

(Classes such as yoga, zumba, and pilates are an
additional cost)
(Computer Access, Printing, DVD and book rentals)

• Recreation Center

• IT Services

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Other Amenities Embassy Meal Plan
Students can purchase a plan with Dining Services

• Embassy Meal Plan

• 10 Meals for 80 (8.00 per meal)
• 20 Meals for 152 (7.60 per meal)
• 30 Meals for 216 (7.20 per meal)

• Regular Prices

• Breakfast 5.55
• Lunch 9.20
• Dinner 9.90

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I chose to study on a campus because I wanted to
meet other students and join campus activities.
Its been a great experience --- not only have I
been able to meet Americans, but I have been able
to make new friends from all over the world.

• Hui-Ting Chen,
• From Taiwan

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Social Program at Boston-Merrimack
Thanksgiving Party
Global Village
International Tea
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Social Program at Boston-Merrimack
Students may participate in all Merrimack College
events.
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I have made a lot of friends with American
students by playing soccer and it's been a great
way to improve my English.

• Carlos Pineda,
• From El Salvador

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Learn English Programs and Qualifications

• Certificate of English

• Long Term English

• Private Group Lessons

• Transition Course

• All teachers are TESOL or
• TEFL certified.

• Global Smart Notebook Certification for all
  teachers.

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Learn English Certificate of English
Key Features

• Each Level has 10 units.

• Start dates every Monday.

• Students can start anywhere.

• Each unit lasts one week.

• Students complete levels after 10 weeks.

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Learn English Language Semester/Year Abroad
Key Features

• Semester or Year Programs

• Four start dates per year.

• 11 week terms with
• built-in vacation periods.

• Most effective course for
• total fluency.

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Learn English - Timetable
Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
830-1210 Core Core Core Core Core
110-250 Elective Elective Elective Elective
310-410 Transition Transition

• Elective Courses on a five-week rotation
• Electives include Business Communication,
  Writing Workshop, TOEFL, Advanced TOEFL,
  Conversation, Current Events.

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The teachers here are awesome---they speak
clearly, objectively explain the material, and
are always willing to help. They are very
friendly and care a lot about the students.

• Breno Santos,
• From Brazil

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Travel Accommodation

• Boston Logan International Airport (35 minutes)
• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (40 minutes)
• Closest Train Station Andover (Haverhill Line)
• Most homestays within five minutes of a train
  station.
• MVRTA (Local Buses) and MBTA (Boston and beyond).

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Travel Accommodation
Students have the option to live on campus.

• Embassy students live together.

• Dorm Manager lives in the residence and assist
  students with their needs.

• Internet connection for each student.

• Students are held accountable to Merrimack
  College and Embassy student conduct policies.

• Credit card authorization form upon arrival.

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Travel Accommodation
Students have the option to live with host
families.

• Breakfast and Dinner included.

• Host families provided transportation
• to school each day.

• Families live between 2 and 15 minutes from the
  center.

• Wireless internet in all homes.

• A great way to practice English!

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My host is awesome! She is a wonderful person and
it was great time for me. Her food was very good.
I recommend her family to everyone!

• Kento Kaneko,
• From Japan

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Why choose Embassy Boston Merrimack?

• Experience life on an
• American university.

• Be a part of a friendly
• international family.

• Interact with staff that truly cares about each
  student.

• Enjoy a world of opportunity
• for your future success.

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Thank You!
Thank you for visiting Embassy Boston Merrimack
We hope your time at Merrimack College was
informative and enjoyable. We look forward to
welcoming your students to our beautiful
campus!