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Follow on Google News | U.K. scholars find attending university in New York affordable and expedient;Twelve British soccer players are enrolled in an intense Soccer Academy offered by Monroe College in the New York City suburb of New Rochelle. Modeled after soccer clubs in the U.K, Academy students are also enrolled in associate degree programs.
“With so many higher education institutions to choose from, earning a higher education degree in the United States can be more financially competitive with overseas counterparts than it is widely believed,” said Gersom Lopez, dean of admissions for Monroe College (www.monroecollege.edu) Monroe offers masters, bachelors and associate degrees. The private institution has an enrollment of about 7,500 students attending classes at its main campus in New York City, its suburban New York residential campus in nearby New Rochelle, NY, and a small commuter satellite campus located in St. Lucia. And because it offers three full academic semesters each calendar year, its students can earn two or four year degrees in 15 to 30 months, respectively. “The American educational system can be one of the best in the world, but only if you make sure you make the most out of it, and that begins by choosing the right institution to meet your educational and career goals,” added Lopez. “The United States is the ultimate melting pot of different cultures, creeds and ethnicities. Because of Monroe’s location in Metropolitan New York City, we are a magnet for students from around the world. Anyone who is accepted for admission to Monroe is certain to be surrounded by classmates not just from the United States but also from the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. Our multi-cultural enrollment adds to our students’ preparation for competing in a global economy.” Currently, 12 British soccer players are enrolled in Monroe’s intense Soccer Academy which is modeled after soccer clubs in the U.K. But in addition, Academy students are also enrolled in associate degree programs. The Academy is designed to not only allow international students with intense physical training while playing intramural soccer, but also to receive training in sports management and one of nearly twenty different academic majors offered by the 79-year-old private institution. Sam Staniforth, 19, of Stirling, Scotland said he chose Monroe “for the opportunity to play more soccer and to play it in New York,” adding that New York City also offers tremendous access to enjoying other athletic and cultural events. “New York City is our ‘hands-on, off-campus academic lab’ where Monroe students can not only learn more about their profession and round out their liberal arts education, but also get access to a wide-range of internships and practicums,” Being seen by more soccer team scouts was definitely an attraction for studying in the United States for Solomon Lowe, 19, of Bath. Like most of his Soccer Academy teammates, Lowe had opportunities to study in California and Hawaii. Another attraction about Monroe for Lowe was being able to academically qualify for its Honors Program. Only students with a grade point average of 85% or higher or the equivalent of a B+ qualify to take Honors Program classes which are characterized by smaller enrollments than the average Monroe class size of thirty students or less, more rigorous academic requirements, and a volunteer community service component. Basington native Mikaela Howell, 24, also a business management major, is a midfielder for Monroe’s nationally- A study reported in the American Economic Review concluded that even in terms of earnings, "What matters most is not which college you attend, but what you did while you were there.” This means choosing carefully a strong major and professors whose class sizes are small enough to get to know you, plus getting involved in campus leadership opportunities.” Monroe College’s representative at USA College Day, Krystle Dookoo, can be reached while in the U.K. at kdookoo@monroecollege.edu or by phone, locally, at 20-7973-1000. # # End
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