Downloadable International Student Viewbook (PDF) - Flagler College

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ExhilaratingFlagler College has a beautiful, historic,and safe campus. The centerpiece of ourcampus is Ponce de Leon Hall. Recognizedas a National Historic Landmark, thisimpressive building has hand-carved wood,imported marble, elaborate murals, andTiffany stained glass windows. Ponce de LeonHall features our dining hall and dorm roomsfor about 500 students.You will enjoy exploring the exquisitearchitecture and the cultural and recreationalopportunities that abound in the St. Augustinearea. Nearby St. George Street is home to quaint shops and a variety of restaurants. Joinfriends for relaxation and fun on the beaches that are within walking distance of Flagler.Or stay on campus and cheer on the Flagler Saints athletic teams, swim in the outdoorpool, play sand volleyball, or challenge friends in the game room at the RinghaverStudent Center.Athletic ScholarshipsAs an international student, you are eligible to receivean athletic scholarship to compete in the followingvarsity sports:Varsity Men’s• Baseball• Basketball• Cross Country• Golf• Soccer• TennisVarsity Women’s• Basketball• Cross Country• Golf• Soccer• Softball• Tennis• VolleyballConsider this:b St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, issmall, but offers big-city opportunitiesfor shopping, culture, recreation, andentertainment.b Flagler College is two hoursfrom Orlando and one hour fromJacksonville, both of which haveinternational airports.b It is easy to get involved on campusthrough playing intramural sports orjoining student clubs and organizations,like the Spanish Heritage Club.b You will gain pre-professionalexperience—and grow creatively—by exhibiting your artwork in ourCrisp-Ellert Art Museum; participatingin productions in the Flagler CollegeAuditorium or the Rahner-GibbsSecond Stage Studio Theatre; or gettinginvolved with our online studentnewspaper, The Gargoyle; our studentradio station, WFCF 88.5 FM; or ouronline student literary arts magazine,the Flagler Review.St. Augustine’s temperatureaverages a high of:66˚ F (19° Celsius) in the winter77˚F (25° C) in the spring88˚F (31° C) in the summer79˚F (26° C) in the fallDining HallPonce De Leon HallResidence HallPonce De Leon HallSt. George StreetDowntown St. Augustine6
EnvironmentHousingFlagler believes that living on campus is an important part of the collegeexperience, so you will be required to live on campus your first year. Flaglerhas five residence halls—two for women and three for men—that areaccessible only with a special security card. Most rooms accommodate twoor three students, though some rooms house four or more students. Roomsare furnished with beds, desks, chairs, and dressers. You will need to bringbedding and other personal items.Learn MoreFlagler offers a safe environment where respect and integrity are highly regarded.Admission to Flagler is selective, based on your grade point average, test scores,letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities. If your first languageis not English, you must have a TOEFL Score of 79 or higher on the IBT, 6.5 orhigher on the IELTS, or 500 or more on the Critical Reading part of the SAT Iexamination. If you are interested in applying to Flagler, please begin theprocess early by contacting the Director of International Student Admissions atinternationaladmissions@flagler.edu.“I remember the first days of living atPonce de Leon Hall. I couldn’t believethis was my home. St. Augustine isalso so beautiful. I enjoy just walkingaround the city.”Anemick Alegre ’14Business Administration andSpanish Majorscancun, Mexico7
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