<p>Can a international student negotiate loans with Lafayette? I have been admitted but I am unhappy about the amount of loan ( 4 k+) per semester. </p>
<p>Can I request another review of family circumstances for this?</p>
<p>das222,</p>
<p>Yes, you can appeal your financial aid package; of course, there are no guarantees that anything will change.</p>
<p>Either email the office (<a href="mailto:financialaid@lafayette.edu">financialaid@lafayette.edu</a>) to explain your circumstances or call 610-330-5055 and ask to speak with someone. If no one is available to talk with you, simply ask to set up a phone appointment.</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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<p>My S has been accepted and plans to study engineering. We are a little concerned that by his Jr. or Sr. year he may feel that Easton and Lafayette are too small for him, although he really would prefer a samller school. Did you feel that way, Justin? Also, he is really in to outdoor activities-hiking, rock climbing, skiing, kayaking-is the Outdoors Club active or just there on paper? He is considering RPI as well but has concerns that it is too techie for his personality. Any thoughts appreciated.</p>
<p>Lafayette offers a lot of options to upperclass students to keep their experience fresh. Many seniors live in college-owned off-campus housing, getting a taste of life in "the real world." A large percentage of the student body also travels abroad during their 4 years. For engineers, this typically occurs 2nd semester sophomore year; there's an established program for engineers in Bremen, Germany. Internships and student research are also opportunities that many students (even freshmen) can readily take advantage of. One of the nice things about a smaller school in general is that you can also always have some more leeway to create your own opportunities than you'd have at larger schools.</p>
<p>Thanks for the insight. Studying abroad as an engineer seems to be difficult at some schools but Lafayette sounds as if they have sound some options, especially with the interim session.</p>
<p>No problem. The interim session is definitely a useful option. One of my good friends here is an engineer, and he plans to do one of these interim programs after fall semester next year.</p>
<p>One important thing to note about engineers' study abroad as opposed to liberal arts majors is the timing. Liberal arts majors tend to go abroad junior year, and have a bit more flexibility in choosing their timing. Engineers have a more prescribed and tighter curriculum to begin with (especially in jr/sr years), so 2nd semester sophomore year seems to be the main window when they can go abroad for a whole semester.</p>
<p>Could you give me some more information about the Alternative School Break Program</p>
<p>ryanshroff,</p>
<p>For more information on our ASB Club, check out their website here: The</a> landis community outreach center @ Lafayette.</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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<p>Justin: can we ship some stuff to Lafayette rather than hauling it in a car as move-in day looms? Would we ship it to the dorm? Maybe general delivery at the post office? I suppose there must be some international students who do this?</p>
<p>fencersmother,</p>
<p>As an incoming student, once you get your mailbox number, you are allowed to ship items to be picked up at the mail center **STARTING ONE WEEK PRIOR TO ORIENTATION<a href="Orientation%20begins%20August%2021st">/b</a>. The mail center will not accept packages that arrive prior to that one week period. </p>
<p>Example mailing address:</p>
<p>(Your Name)
Farinon Center Box (Your 4-Digit Number)
111 Quad Dr.
Easton, PA 18042</p>
<p>Also know that students MUST provide their Lafayette ID at the mail center window when picking up packages. IDs can be obtained the first day of Orientation.</p>
<p>FYI, international students are given the opportunity to shop for all those items they didn't/couldn't bring with them. They do indeed take advantage of the mail center's service.</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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After you look at the website on ASB, let me know if you have any other questions. I just came back from one of those trips</p>
<p>I don't get the 500 deposit. Is it refundable to guarantee enrollment or what?</p>
<p>nancyli,</p>
<p>The admissions deposit of $500 to reserve your spot in the Class of 2012 is NONREFUNDABLE. You must pay it by May 1st to let the College know you've decided to attend.</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Our son has just sent in his deposit, and we have found many of the posts in this append very helpful to us all as he made his decision. Thank you all (and most notably Justin) for taking the time to assist everyone through this forum.</p>
<p>I'm still not clear on one aspect of the January Interim Session. It is clear that there are many opportunities for on campus courses, extra-campus internships, and even travel abroad programs, and that some of these can count for academic credit. Is it required that a student takes one of these options over the interim, or is it optional? </p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>LagrangeNYParent,</p>
<p>The vast majority of Lafayette students are off campus for the January interim. Those that remain are the ones who are involved with research, classes, employment, etc.</p>
<p>So, yes, staying on campus is entirely optional.</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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<p>Justin -- Just wanted to let you know that my daughter has decided that Lafayette is the one and we sent in her deposit today. The Experience Lafayette program clinched it. She had a wonderful time and by lunch was busy talking to student reps and signing up for clubs and organizations that interested her. The "classes" she attended in the afternoon only confirmed her belief that Lafayette was the right choice.</p>
<p>I kept an eye out for you just to thank you in person for all the great information you have shared about Lafayette over the past couple of years. Unfortunately I missed you but thank you again on behalf of my daughter and her parents.</p>
<p>hudsonvalley51,</p>
<p>That's great news! You must be so proud of your daughter (and relieved now that the grueling admissions process is a thing of the past).</p>
<p>I'm sure we'll have a chance to meet some other time. I'm always here.</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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<p>What procedure does the college follow for the SEVIS application and SEVIS fee for international students ?</p>
<p>Does anyone know dates for the international student orientation?
I tried contacting the ISA and Janine Block for the same but i still haven't heard back from them.</p>
<p>ryanshroff,</p>
<p>The SEVIS application can be completed online, and the fee can be paid online as well. Information on the application can be obtained here: International</a> Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). To pay the fee online, see: <a href="https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/%5B/url%5D">https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/</a>.</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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