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Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
Area Description
ELS/Nashville is located on the beautiful campus of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), just south of Nashville, in the city of Murfreesboro. MTSU, the largest undergraduate university in the state, has nationally and internationally recognized programs in aerospace, business, accounting, mass communication and the recording industry. The university invites ELS students to join one of over 200 student organizations, a newly renovated recreation center and a state-of-the-art library. We are here because Nashville/Murfreesboro and MTSU provide quality education in a safe and secure environment. Everywhere you go, on campus or in the city, people wave to you and say hello. Nearby Nashville, known worldwide as "Music City USA", is also known for its academic culture, with 16 higher education institutions, mild climate, the largest retail shopping area in Tennessee and a low cost of living.
Area Attractions
Numerous large shopping areas
Nashville's "Music Row" (music recording studios)
Grand Ole Opry (country music hall)
Music clubs and nightlife (Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock)
Beautiful walking trails, nature hikes, camping and other outdoor activities
Museums: The Frist Center for Visual Arts, The Parthenon, Checkwood Botanical Garden and Art Museum
Weekend trips to Memphis, Chattanooga, Atlanta and more
Have questions? Get answers from ELS Language Centers at Middle Tennessee State University: Nashville (TN) staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.
Ask a questionThis center does not offer any TOEFL program. However, all of our centers are official “TOEFL testing locations.”
The only way a student can take a break is if the student is leaving the US. With the visa regulations on the I-20, the student must study for 4 consecutive sessions in order to be eligible for a break/vacation within the US.
If she is leaving the US during her break, this will be fine. Otherwise, she would need to complete the 4 full sessions before domestic break.
This would be highly unlikely.
No it does not.
Yes we do.
Yes they are. However, the management office will be closed on official holidays.
The ELS center is in Murfressboro on the campus of MTSU. This is about a 40 minute car drive from downtown Nashville.
Many of the students will take the bus to Nashville (Monday-Friday) or go with a friend who has a car. Some students choose to rent a car so they can spend the weekend in Nashville. The host families love closer to the University.
Yes, students are allowed to use all of the Facilities, which are offered free of charge. They will need to purchase an Ethernet cord if they want to access internet in the Student Residence.