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REASONS TO C H O OS E J WU

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AN EDUCATION (AND LIFE) YOU’LL LOVE FROM THE START

50+ PRO FES S I O NALLY FO CU S ED PRO G R AM S

We believe the best way for students to get the most out of their major is to immerse them in it from day one. Starting major courses in your first year will give you more internship opportunities, more time learning about your industry and a more complete college experience. See a full list of majors at jwu.edu/majors.

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WORLD-CLASS OPPORTUNITIES

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AN IMPRESSIVE NETWORK = IMPRESSIVE INTERNSHIPS

In our global economy, graduates with international experience have the edge. Imagine exploring eco- and adventure-based tourism in Costa Rica, immersing yourself in French gastronomic culture at École de Cuisine Alain Ducasse or even spending a term at sea. You can do it at JWU.

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JWU has relationships with hundreds of the world’s leading companies, including Hilton, Hasbro and ESPN. It’s easy to get work experience before you graduate — for full academic credit no less.

INTERN S HIP S ITES IN 47 S TATES AND 2 8 CO U NTRIES

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CAREER OUTCOMES The success of our graduates proves that we know how to prepare our students for entering the workforce. Our career outcomes rate is historically higher than the national average, which means you have a much better

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chance of finding a career with a JWU education.

ACCESS TO AN INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRY

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Networking events, targeted career fairs and our exclusive job database with 2,700+ job postings are just a few of the ways we help prepare you for the real world. You’ll be building your résumé and fine-tuning those interview skills from the beginning.

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OUT OF CLASS AND IN THE MIX We have more than 215 student organizations on campus for you to join. Some are for fun and some are more professionally focused, but if you can’t find one you like, you can create your own. Or, if sports are more your style, we’ve got 54 varsity teams in 23 sports.

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FOUR CAMPUSES, ONE CAREER-FOCUSED EDUCATION You can have the ultimate college town experience in Providence, enjoy the beaches in North Miami, live in laid-back, thriving Denver, or combine urban living and Southern charm in Charlotte. And no matter what campus you choose, you’ll find an education powered by beyond-the-classroom experiences and professors focused on your goals.

HOW YOU WORK IS WHY WE WORK Active learning is not only effective, it’s a lot more interesting — especially when there’s a dedicated space to do it.

• Prep for Wall Street in our Finance Lab • Make a movie or podcast in our Center for Media Production • Practice solving crimes in our Criminal Justice Lab • Work on campaigns for real clients in our Advertising Lab • Create supermarket-ready foods in our Culinary Research & Development Lab

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LEARN FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST Our educators are passionate, dedicated and have the professional experience to back up their lessons. They’ll use their experience to show you how the industry actually works, and they’ll continue to develop new, innovative programs that will truly prepare you for your career.

THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED After being accepted, you’ll receive help from a personal academic adviser to find the courses you need and discuss strategies to get the most out of your education.

You’ll also have a financial planner who will work with you one-on-one to create the right financial plan for you throughout your time here.

All statistics included are the most current as of July 2018.

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