Who can I contact about the Psychology Society?

I would suggest getting in touch with the Psychology Department Chair. I'm sure he can answer your questions or direct you to the appropriate person!

Jeff Adams
jadams@smcvt.edu
802.654.2473

-Mallory Wood, Assistant Director of Marketing

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My other life

So when I am not rockin' the social networks at St. Mike's, I am being an event coordinator at the Burlington City Arts Firehouse Gallery on Church St.

And tonight the world's collide as one of my SMC co-workers hosts an event!

Is there only one religious studies course that can fulfill the LSR or are there more interesting options?

We expect that there will be three 100 level courses that can fulfill the new Liberal Studies Curriculum requirement. Two have been approved: Varieties of Christianity, Christianity Past and Present and one is still waiting approval, Catholic Christianity.

With the changes to the current LSR model taking effect next year, students will no longer need to take 2 Religion and 2 Philosophy courses. Instead they will need to take 3 courses between the two departments.

I should add that in the Religious Studies department, the 200 level classes are still Christianity based but the 300 level courses are all on religions other than Christianity - like Buddhism or Judaism.

Religious Studies is one of the most popular minors on campus, because students have already taken 2 courses and only need 4 more to fulfill the minor. We find many students are interested in exploring other religions or looking at different aspects of the Christian tradition.

Here is a link to the Religious Studies site, so you can learn more: http://www.smcvt.edu/academics/relstudies/

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Can you talk a bit about the opportunities for summer research; how do students go about getting a grant and what are some examples of the research students have conducted?

I'm working on getting you this answer, sorry for the delay.

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Can one course fulfill more than one requirement? Is there a limit on how many requirements it can fulfill?

A course can "double-dip" and fulfill two requirements. For example, you may be a History major and need a history course for your Liberal Studies Curriculum. One of your 100-level courses will satisfy both requirements.

You can double-dip more than once. However, a single course would not fulfill three requirements.

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hi am an international student interested in coming to st mike's what scholar ships are available for me

International Students are indeed able to receive merit-based scholarships for undergraduate study at Saint Michael’s College. In 2010-2011, the average scholarship awarded to international students was 15% of tuition ($5,500/year).

Below is a description of some scholarships available to international students and how to apply for them. Please contact Kevin Spensley, Director of International Admissions, for more information (kspensley@smcvt.edu).
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Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students
Saint Michael’s College: a University in Vermont, USA
Valid for 2010-2011 Academic Year

Scholarships are available to international students at Saint Michael’s. To be considered for an international scholarship, please include a brief letter indicating this desire with the application. Students are encouraged to submit their application before February 1. In all cases, preference will be given to those students who indicate a strong academic potential.

TOEFL (IELTS) Scores
For Whom: Qualified international students, whose native language is not English, who demonstrate strong English abilities at the time of applying.
Criteria: TOEFL scores of 93 (6.5 IELTS equivalent) or higher
Award: Up to $20,000 ($5,000/year x 4 years)
Small Print Renewable each year that a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained
Students, whose native language is English, are not eligible.

Conditional Admissions
For Whom: International students, who matriculate into an undergraduate program after attending an English-language program at Saint Michael’s.
Criteria: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in academic courses (defined as credit bearing) taken while attending Saint Michael’s Academic English Program.
Award: Up to $20,000 ($5,000/year x 4 years).
Small Print Renewable each year that a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained after matriculation into undergraduate program

Personal Statement
For Whom: For qualified students who write an excellent student essay that demonstrates an understanding of our university’s mission.
Criteria: International students with the most compelling Personal Statement
Award From $4,000-$6,000 per year (total of $16,000-$24,000)
Small Print Renewable each year that a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained

SAT Scores
For Whom Applicants with high SAT scores even though Saint Michael’s does not require the SAT score from international students
Criteria: International students with SAT score of 1,700 or higher
Reward: $16,000 to $24,000 ($4,000 to $6,000/year x 4 years).
Small Print: Renewable each year that a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained
The SAT is NOT required for admission to Saint Michael’s

Other SMC Scholarships for International and U.S. Students
For Whom: International students are also eligible to receive the awards that are currently available to all SMC applicants.
Awards & Criteria:
Fairbanks or Palin Scholarships in Fine Arts (Requires audition)
Gil Grady Memorial Scholarship in Science (1,800 SAT)
Doc Citarella Scholarship in soccer and academics (1,800 SAT)
Cleveland Williams Scholarship (1,800 SAT)
Small Print: Not all of these scholarships are available every year. For more information on these and other scholarships go to the Financial Aid Section of our website. Examples include the following:


How to Apply for an International Student Scholarship
International student applicants must indicate in writing their wish to receive a scholarship when they apply for Saint Michael’s College. The letter may be sent by fax, email, or it may accompany the application and include the scholarship(s) for which the student wishes to apply. A student will receive no more than one scholarship.

Saint Michael’s College has the final say in determining recipients and amounts of all scholarship awards. While Saint Michael’s wishes to offer all excellent students the opportunity to study at our university, applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship, even if they meet the above criteria

Students wishing to receive a scholarship are encouraged to submit their application before February 1.

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What are some alternatives for students who want to participate in something like mock trial?

We do not have a specific organization for mock debate, but we do have a lot of extracurricular activities and academic programs that might be of interest to you - including our Student Association (student government), College Conservatives and College Democrats as well as our pre-law major and Political Science Department. I think you'll find that students are very tuned into national and international issues and there is a lot of very spirited debate on campus!

Hope this helps!
Carrie
Admission Counselor

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