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Lesley University is situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and is ranked in the top 200 for national universities in 2018 (U.S. News & World Report). The University has small class sizes of just 15 students, allowing for them to benefit from quality and attentive teaching.
The University has three campuses. Doble Campus, home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, features facilities including a 24-hour computer lab and a fitness centre. At Brattle Campus, there is the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, as well as the University's main library. The third, Porter Campus, houses the College of Art and Design, and the Graduate School of Education.
All three campuses are within a seven-minute walk of each other, and are a short subway ride from the centre of Boston, boasting museums and art galleries, historic landmarks, food markets, shops and parks, along with some of the best live music venues, pubs and bars. The campuses are also in the heart of America’s greatest university town, with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University just a short distance away.
All students at the University undertake an internship during their studies, which has seen 96% of graduates go on to find work within nine months of leaving. Students graduate with over 300 hours of professional experience, as well as having the opportunity to build professional contacts. Placements have been with organisations such as Hasbro, Merrill Lynch, Boston Public Library, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Students receive plenty of support during their time studying, with dedicated services including a Career Resource Centre. International students are offered the Global Academic Advantage programme – which combines academic study with cultural immersion and English language lessons – designed to help students succeed during their time studying abroad.
The Lunder Arts Centre is the home of the arts at Lesley University’s College of Art and Design. This four-story building houses a library, galleries, classrooms digital animation and other laboratories. And it’s still growing.
It has expanded its animation programme to include state-of- the-art visual effects (VFX) training—the highest paying industry in the field. Students in the animation, digital filmmaking, graphic design, and illustration programmes will gain access to facilities unlike any other art and design school in the region. Outfitted with VFX and motion capture technology, its new facilities will prepare students with the hands-on experience needed to break into a range of fields where VFX skills are in high demand.
It has been ranked No.181 in National Universities in 2018 by U.S. News & World Report, which reflects the excellence of its 548 employees.
Lesley University has also been ranked: Top 30 Illustration Programme in the U.S.; Top 60 Graphic Design School in the U.S.; Top 3 Education School in Massachusetts; and Top 10 Psychology Programme in Massachusetts.
Lesley’s faculty comprises highly regarded professors, including Emmy Award winners, who are leaders in their fields (and, in some cases, pioneers in their fields). Many faculty are also practitioners, which enables them to stay current in their areas of expertise. They are able to provide not only insight and guidance, but also practical advice on entering their fields. Faculty are involved with ongoing research and welcome student participation. The small class sizes at Lesley encourage discussion and collaboration among students and faculty.
A key part of the Lesley University experience is internships, which most students complete in their junior or senior year. The internship office provides support for obtaining internships, and students are encouraged to seek out companies that they are interested in. Lesley students have done internships at such prestigious companies and organisations as Hasbro, Pixar, Kraft Foods, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, the Institute of Contemporary Art (Boston), and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
“The small setting encouraged me. My professors and advisors were able to pay more attention to what I needed to be a better student.” -Mecivir Tersoo-Ivase, Nigeria
Subject areas covered at Lesley include…
Students can study the latest in business and leadership theory and get hands-on experience through a combination of real-world business challenges, role play, group projects, and one-on-one mentorship and coaching.
Lesley’s education programmes are some of the best known in the country, and students go on to become the kind of educators who make a difference.
Through in-depth study of the humanities, students will view culture and history through multiple perspectives, developing an extensive knowledge base as they bring their own original and distinctive insight into the greater global community.
Students will learn to help people understand themselves and the world around them, and research innovative new ways to help people cope, heal, understand, and relate.
In Lesley’s Natural Science and Mathematics programmes, students will have access to hands-on learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, research internships, field settings (locally, regionally, and abroad), and independent research projects.
Students will focus on attaining the knowledge and critical-thinking skills they’ll need to become a leader in education, politics, global studies, and human services.
Lesley Global Academic Advantage: 6,000 - 20,000 USD
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Global Academic Advantage
Each semester in the Global Academic Advantage programme, students will take classes that not only carry credit toward their degree but also help them integrate into university life and become part of the Lesley community. The Global Academic Advantage programme offers:
Students meet once a month with a dedicated advisor to help them track their progress toward their degree.
Students get introduced to social and cultural activities on and off campus.
Students receive access to Lesley’s student support services such as academic tutoring, healthcare, career services, and more.
This is a small study group within the academic course. Students will gain a better understanding of assignments as well as of the professor’s expectations.
Students learn how to manage their time, conduct research, give presentations, and work in teams. They become familiar with Lesley’s academic culture.
Students have the opportunity to improve reading and writing skills, including their vocabulary and grammar, by exploring academic topics.
Lesley University comprises three campuses that are all within a 10-minute walk of each other. Located in quiet, safe, and picturesque neighborhoods, the undergraduate student housing options include historic Victorian houses, traditional residence halls, and suite-style accommodations. Students will find everything they need nearby, including coffee shops and cafes, retail stores, restaurants, public transportation, nightlife, and recreational and fitness opportunities.
Where students will find the student centre, a 24-hour computer lab and study space, a dining hall, residence halls, and the fitness centre. It’s also home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
It’s where the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences is located, along with its main library, four residence halls, a dining hall, and classrooms.
This is the home of the College of Art and Design and the Graduate School of Education. It’s a great place to buy books at the bookstore, get administrative and financial services, or meet friends for coffee.
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