Reasons to Choose ESU

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  1. ESU is a master level comprehensive institution. ESU offers a great liberal arts education and a wide array of academic programs, including athletic training, exercise science, computer science, and hotel management and Tourism. For a complete list of academic programs, please click here.
  2. Several avenues to obtain NSE placement at ESU. ESU is open on both Plan A & B and is easy to get.
  3. It is easy to navigate the ESU campus. With small to medium size classrooms, students find it easy to meet and work directly with faculty members.
  4. Campus life at ESU is fun. ESU offers several weekly activities, either free or at a discounted rate for students. For more information, click here.
  5. Living on campus leads to long lasting friendships. Most of our exchange students highlight friendships as a critical dimension of their exchange experience at ESU. Read the exchange students' testimonies in the OIP Newsletter.
  6. Eating at the dining commons is a great experience at ESU. For the first time, we featured Thursday International Food Nights. For more information, please visit the following link.
  7. There is plenty to do on the ESU campus. NSE students enjoy all the benefits and privileges of other ESU students. Including access to all the recreational facilities and a state-of-the-art recreation center. For more information, visit the following link.
  8. ESU surroundings are beautiful. ESU is located in the Pocono Mountains, an excellent place for outdoor activities, including skiing, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, etc. For more information, visit the following link.
  9. Small town close to metro areas. ESU is located about 1 ½ hour from New York City, 2 hours from Philadelphia. Both of them accessible via public transportation. Other nearby cities are Allentown, PA and Scranton, PA.
  10. It is easy to find ESU. With a bus terminal in town and six airports serving the area - within 2 hours of driving distance- students can get in and out the ESU area comfortably.
  11. Always a smiling face. The NSE staff is friendly and would love to see the number of incoming NSE students grow.
  12. NSE students are not alone. The Office of International & NSE offers support and programs to students at no additional cost. All NSE students enjoy airport pick-ups, excursions to large nearby cities, a team-building retreat, an ESU buddy, and other campus programming. For an example of the calendar of activities for exchange students, click here.