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Frequently Asked Questions1. What is the Huntsman Program in International Studies & Business? The Huntsman Program in International Studies & Business is Penn's joint degree undergraduate program in business, language and liberal arts. Huntsman students graduate in four years with two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the School of Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School. 2. How is it possible to do everything in only four years? The curriculum is fully integrated. Requirements of one school serve as electives for the other. Multiple counting and some advanced placement credits enable students to fulfill all of the requirements within four years, while providing flexibility for students to take other courses which interest them. 3. Will I be able to take courses that interest me? Students have considerable flexibility to choose courses that interest them. Although Huntsman students need to fulfill a number of requirements, they can select from extensive lists of courses which fulfill these requirements.
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General Requirements Many Huntsman students minor, or even major, in a variety of subjects unrelated to business or international studies. Thus Huntsman students find that they have considerable freedom to take courses that interest them. 4. Will I have an opportunity to do research? Yes. You will not only have an opportunity to do research, the Huntsman Program requires a Senior Research Project for graduation. In addition, many courses require research papers and projects. It is also possible to do independent research with a professor. 5. Should I take Advanced Placement courses? What effect do they have? Whenever possible, we recommend that applicants take advanced placement courses in both mathematics and their intended target language. In particular, advanced placement credit in BC Calculus is recommended, but not required. Each year students arrive to the program having completed AP Calculus AB or the equivalent. Applicants to the Huntsman Program can demonstrate proficiency in mathematics and their target language by enrolling in classes through the advanced placement program (AP), the IB program, or study at a local college or university. Students don't have to have completed the advanced placement courses prior to applying. Advanced placement credits in BC Calculus and Micro and Macro Economics may fulfill Wharton requirements such as MATH104 and ECON 010. This provides students with added flexibility in the curriculum. 6. What are the Huntsman approved (target) languages? Arabic 7. Can I change my language? Students in the Huntsman Program are required to study abroad in their target language for at least one semester, normally in the junior year. It is difficult, but not impossible, to change languages and attain the proficiency that will be needed to study abroad with regular students at a university in the area of the world in which you are specializing. Such an immersion experience requires a high level of language proficiency. 8. Can I study more than one language? Although you can only specialize in one language in the Huntsman Program (your target language), students in the past have also pursued classes in other languages. It is recommended that you wait to study another language until you have completed your study abroad requirement and passed your exit exam in your target language. 9. What is meant by an immersion experience for study abroad? When Huntsman students study abroad in the area of the world in which they are specializing, they live with families and take regular university courses. They do not take courses designed for foreign students. They are immersed in the culture and the society of the country. 10. When do I study abroad? Most Huntsman students do their required study abroad during their junior year. However, it is possible to study abroad earlier if your language skills are determined to be at the appropriate level. 11. What will be my major? Can I select any major? Huntsman students major in International Studies in the College and specialize in any one of the 17 concentrations (majors) offered by Wharton departments. However, it is possible to minor, or even major, in other additional subjects. 12. What kind of jobs do Huntsman students get? The first students in the Huntsman Program graduated in May 1998. Placement information is available for current alumni. 13. Will I be too busy to be involved in sports or other activities? Students in the Huntsman Program are able, and encouraged, to participate in Penn student activities. Current students are actively involved, and have leadership positions in, a variety of activities. 14. How do I apply to the Huntsman Program? Students apply to the Huntsman Program as part of their application to Penn for the freshman year. There is a separate section of the Penn application (Form 1C of the Penn application) that must be completed by students who want to be considered for the program. In addition to the regular questions, applicants are required to:
Admission to the Huntsman Program is competitive with a target of approximately 45 students per class. Applicants who are not admitted to the Program are considered for admission to either the College or Wharton. Deferral from the Huntsman pool does not have a negative impact in the single-school selection process. 15. Can I apply Early Decision? Students can apply early decision and are encouraged to do so if they have all required testing completed by the application deadline. 16. What are the criteria for consideration? Applicants to the Huntsman Program must have outstanding verbal and mathematical academic credentials, intermediate-level proficiency in their target foreign language, and academic and extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership potential, an international awareness, and an ability to work independently. Language and mathematics requirements:
17. Do I need an interview? You do not need an interview. Do not hesitate, however, to telephone (215-898-2058) or e-mail (huntsman.isb@wharton.upenn.edu) with your questions. If you are visiting campus, we encourage you to stop into the office to meet us and ask your questions in person. 18. Can I transfer into the Huntsman Program? No. The program does not accept transfer students. 19. Do Huntsman students take special courses? Students in the Huntsman Program choose their courses from the wealth of courses offered throughout the University. History 107- Comparative Capitalist Systems, has been specially designed for Huntsman students. It is taken first semester of the freshman year with only other Huntsman freshmen. This is the only course Huntsman students take with only other Huntsman students – the rest of your courses are taken with other Penn students. 20. Does the Huntsman Program have special facilities? Yes. We are located at 3732 Locust Walk, in the heart of the Penn campus. In addition to the administrative offices, there is a student lounge with international periodicals, a computer lab for the use of our students, a classroom and a conference room. 21. I am an International Student. Do I need to take the TOEFL exam? Can I target English as my language in the Program? Can I target my native language provided it is one of the 11 Huntsman languages? Can I get credit for National Examinations?
22. Where do Huntsman students live? All Huntsman freshmen live on the third floor of Kings Court College House during their first year. Kings Court is located at 3465 Sansom Street, across from the Penn Bookstore and cafes and only two blocks from the library. After the first year, Huntsman students may live wherever they choose. Some live in fraternities and sororities; some live in the College Houses; some live in off-campus housing.
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