Transcript Who Are SYA Students?

SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD
IT’S IN YOU.
AND IT’S
OUT THERE.
About SYA
Institutional Experience
Integrated Programming
Founded in 1964, SYA has grown to be
The goals of second-language fluency
the most recognized and respected high
and cultural awareness are met through
school year-long study abroad program
rigorous academics, homestay
available.
experience, community involvement
and travel.
Where is SYA?
SYA operates four
fully-accredited schools in:
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Viterbo, Italy - 50 miles north
of Rome
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Zaragoza, Spain - Midway
between Barcelona and Madrid
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Rennes, France - Capital of
Brittany 191 miles west of Paris
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Beijing, China - Capital with a
population of 21 million
Who Are SYA Students?
More than 7,500 students from 1,100 independent and public high schools have
attended SYA.
Class of 2016:
• 239 students
• 136 high schools
• 32 states, 6 countries
• 191 juniors, 46 seniors
Inside the Classroom
“SYA China gave me the
best language instruction
that I believe exists.”
– Bridget, Hotchkiss School
• English and math are taught in English.
• France and Spain: All classes taught in French/Spanish by local, native teachers.
• Italy: Beginners welcome. Italian required, Latin and Greek offered.
• China: Beginners welcome. 2.5 credits of intensive Mandarin required.
• Average AP Language score of 4.4 (includes beginners in Italy and China).
A Sampling of Classes
Focused on a deeper understanding of
national culture, history and
contemporary issues:
Focused on global issues:
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Chinese Politics and Economics: China
in a Fast-Changing World
People, Power & Politics
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Political Science and Global Issues
Environmental Science – local focus
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Global Citizenship in the 21st Century
Applied Agroecology
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Contemporary History of Spain through
the Lens of its Cinema
Macroeconomics and the Global
Consumer
Outside the classroom
Linguistic and cultural immersion happens 24/7, not just in the classroom.
• Formal and informal opportunities to connect with local and regional peers, from meeting
afterschool to chat about current events, to visiting their schools and homes.
• Global Issues Network Conference in Luxembourg
• Model UN in Beijing, China, and Lyon, France
• Capstone: A month-long, college-level, interdisciplinary research project that includes group
work, fieldwork and oral and written presentation.
Host Families
A host family coordinator at each school:
• Carefully interviews and selects families
• Thoughtfully matches students with an appropriate family
• Oversees the relationship throughout the year
Such a meaningful experience that SYA even has second-generation host families!
Co-Curriculars
• Art, dance, sports and more: Students are able to continue their passions or
discover a new one.
• Authentic, local engagement: Whether teaching English to children, sharing stories
at a retirement home or playing in a local orchestra.
• Each SYA school has an Activities Coordinator to help, plus funds for covering
co-curricular fees.
Travel
Educational Travel: School-guided day trips as well as overnights designed to tie in to
the curriculum.
Independent Travel: A privilege earned by students, allowing them to choose their
destination and be responsible for their own planning and budgeting.
For More Information
• Visit sya.org for information, student blogs, and course
descriptions.
• Meet with Admissions
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Attend an SYA reception or coffee chat in your area.
Contact: 978-725-6828 or [email protected].
• Follow SYA on social media
Facebook.com/SYAAdmissions
Twitter.com/SYAAdmissions
Instagram.com/schoolyearabroad
YouTube.com/schoolyearabroad