Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, Florida

Ecuador

• Located in Urdesa, Guayaquil, and also at Academia also at Academia Cotopaxi, QuitoCotopaxi, Quito.

• 2011 is the 26th anniversary in Ecuador as Brookdale/Broward

What is Broward What is Broward College?College?

• BC located in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale) Florida.

• BC is part of the Florida state system of higher education.

• BC +60,000 students on 7 campus’.

• 20,000 students in adult/alternative/distance education programs.

BC in Ecuador is the 10BC in Ecuador is the 10thth branch campusbranch campus. This . This includes India and includes India and Singapore.Singapore.

• One of the largest colleges in the United States.

• A leader in U.S. international education with branch campus’ in Singapore, , Peru, Vietnam and EcuadorEcuador.

• BC also has affiliates in Cuenca, Siri Lanka, Colombia, Guatemala, Viet Nam, and Spain.

Broward is……Broward is……

Broward is….Broward is….

• The ONLY fully accredited U.S. college or university branch campus in Ecuador

• At BC you can graduate with an associate degree in Ecuador and then transfer anywhere YOU wantanywhere YOU want to complete your bachelors degree.

What is Broward College?What is Broward College?

• At Broward College-students earn credits for the first 2 years (AA) of the 4 years required for a Bachelors Degree (BA or BS).

• You can earn an associate degree (AA) before transferring to 4 year college or university in the U.S. and many other countries.

What do we offer?What do we offer?

• BC-Ecuador, students can begin U.S. college in Guayaquil or Quito.• save a LOT of money ($10,000 compared to $30,000 to $40,000 for

two years of a U.S. college or university), • live at home (mature as a college student and young adult), • be with friends and family, • learn the U.S. college/university system (it’s very different).

• and transfer in 18 months to 2 years to any college or university of YOURYOUR choice.

College or University• The curriculum is

the same. Liberal Arts!

• Broward College offers the first two years (60 credits) (60 credits) of a four year college or university degree.

New home in Urdesa as of October 2011

• You normally, need 4 years (120 (120

credits)credits) for a college or university degree.

• In the first two years, allall U.S. college and university students concentrate on General Education Requirements in a Liberal Arts system.

College or University? What’s difference?

What is Broward Ecuador?

• Brookdale CC has been in Guayaquil since 1985 1985 and since 2006 is a a branch campus of Broward branch campus of Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL.College in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

• Over 2,000 students have studied at BCC-Ecuador and transferred since 1985.

What is Broward?What is Broward?

• Students have Students have always

transferred transferred allall of their of their BC credits to BC credits to ANYANY college or university in college or university in the U.S., Canada, and the U.S., Canada, and other foreign countries.other foreign countries.

• No convenios, no acuerdos.

BC is the firstfirst, the most experienced, the ONLONLY accredited, and the most secure U.S. college choice in Ecuador.

At BC your transfer is guaranteed. No credit evaluation-and you do not lose any credits if you study at a local university.

Why Broward College in Why Broward College in Ecuador?Ecuador?

What makes BC different?

All BC professors MUSTMUST hold

at least a masters degree in

their specialty.

BC mustmust maintain U.S.

standards in the quality of

its library, academic program, labs, computer

capabilities, etc..You have YOUR

YOUR choice of

college or university, not

just a few affiliates.•At BCAt BC, youyou have a choice

and it’s the best choice.

ACCREDITATION:

ACCREDITATION: BC is the

onlyonly fully accredited U.S.

fully accredited U.S.

college in Ecuador

college in Ecuador.

25 years of student

success and

satisfaction is your

guarantee.

International Baccalaureate

•Broward College accepts up to 30 credits with an IB diploma.

•Depends on the courses and grades.

•You can start college having already earned at least one semester of credits through IB.

Phi Theta Kappa

• PTK is the U.S. national honors society.• Requires a GPA of 3.5+ and completed

12 credits of college work.• As a member, students find many

college and university scholarships through College Fish.com.

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

A.A.

Specialized Courses“Major”

General Ed.Preparation for Major

TRANSFER

Your AA

degree

• Over 50% of the students in upper-division courses at the universities are community college transfers.

• A statewide Articulation (transfer) Agreement creates a "2+2" system.

• Students can earn a bachelor's degree by taking the first two years of lower division work at a Broward College and the last two years at a state or private university.

Transferring aka “2 + 2”

From Broward Collegein Ecuador you can go to

Where do our students go?Where do our students go?

• University of FloridaUniversity of Florida• Florida International• University of Miami• Boston University• Babson College• Georgetown University• George Washington U.• University of Texas• Texas A & M• Harvard University• Florida Atlantic University

• Loyola University• Georgia Tech• Boston College• Columbia University• Univ. of South

Carolina• University of Notre Dame• Univ. of Pennsylvania• Univ. of New Orleans• Tulane University• Univ. of Hawaii

More U.S. Schools• Worcester Polytechnic

Institute• Hawaii Pacific University• Univ. of North Carolina• St. John’s University• Northeastern University• Univ. of Kentucky• Univ. of Washington• Penn State University• Belmont Abbey College

• New Hampshire Univ.• Univ. of Massachusetts• William & Mary College• University of Tampa• Univ. of Central Florida• Barry University• Univ. of Oklahoma• Rutgers University• and anywhere else anywhere else

YOUYOU wantwant to goto go.

How do I earn a degree?

• Your goalgoal is a bachelors degree (120-128 credits, depending on your major).

• NO SAT or TOEFL exam required (but can be valuable).

• Admissions exams include English, Reading, and Math.

How do I earn a U.S. degree?How do I earn a U.S. degree?

You can earn up to 60 credits here in Ecuador at Broward, then transfer to any college or university of YOUR choiceYOUR choice. You can also earn your Associate DegreeAssociate Degree here in here in Guayaquil or Quito.Guayaquil or Quito.

How do I earn a degree?How do I earn a degree?

• Earn up to 60 credits (or an AA degree) in Ecuador and then transfer anywhereanywhere you want in the U.S., Canada, and other countries in South America, Europe, and around the world.

• Remember, the choice is YOURSchoice is YOURS. NO convenios or acuerdos to restrict YOUR choices.

What are credits?

• The U.S. college/university system is based on Liberal ArtsLiberal Arts.

• All majors (especializaciones) must take courses in Humanities, Math, Science, Social Sciences, Literature, and Communications.

• Each course is worth 3 or 4 credits depending on class time. Most are 3 credits, math and science courses usually are 4 credits (includes a lab credit).

• In the U.S. system, your goal is to earn 120 credits and a Bachelors degree in your majormajor.

“Especializacions”

• AllAll “majors”“majors” are offered because in the U.S. system, students do not normally “declare” a major until the 3rd year of college or university.

• Your academic options are openYour academic options are open until you have finished two years of studies and been exposed to many different academic disciplines.

Research(web, advisors, faculty)

Career Exploration(web, counselors, volunteer)

Choosing a Major

The sooner you decide, the more specific your advisement will be.

The sooner you decide, the more specific your advisement will be.

How to accumulate credits

• Sep/Oct: 6 credits• Nov/Dec: 6 credits• Jan/Feb: 3 credits• Feb/Mar: 6 credits• Mar/Apr: 6 credits• May/Jun: 6 credits• Jul/Aug: 6 credits• Sep/Oct: 6 credits• Nov/Dec: 6 credits• Jan: 3 credits• Feb/Mar: 6 credits• Total = 60 credits in

less than 2 years.

• In 18 months you have earned 60 credits (1st two years of college) and are ready to transfer to your 3rd year.

• Or you can earn more or less, depending on your personal plans and schedule. This is not a rigid order of courses to be taken.

BC School Year

• BC has seven semesters per calendar year (12 months).

• Each semester is seven weeks long.• One short three week semester in

January.• Most courses meet twice each week.

Some courses are Internet “enhanced” or “blended” courses.

How Much?????

• $155 per credit (January 2012)

• Books cost $25.00 per.• Per semester fee of $30.00.• Total for 60 credits-$7,500• Total for two years (4 semesters) of U.S.

college is less than $10,000. • One semester at a U.S. college or

university can cost $10,000 to $20,000.

Conclusion

• Broward/Brookdale College has 25 years in Ecuador serving students just like you.

• As Broward College in Ecuador, your U.S. college & university options are unlimited.

• You will be better prepared when you transfer. More mature, academically experienced, and ready to transfer.

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

• You will save thousands of dollarsYou will save thousands of dollars for your junior and senior year in the U.S. or other countries.

• You have another 18 months to two years with family, friends, and go when YOU are ready.

• Broward College has been trusted by over 2,000 students now in U.S. colleges, or graduated.