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About the Program
Once the seat of an empire, today’s London has reinvented itself as an artistic, financial, and intellectual power. An extraordinarily multicultural city, London is home to royalty and immigrants, the working class and the avant-garde. It is medieval, Victorian, and modern, interspersed with expansive parks and charming gardens. London is Europe’s largest city—in area and population—yet easily explored by the extensive underground network of the legendary “tube.” As the capital city, it is the center of political issues, such as Britain’s relationship with the European community, increasingly assertive nationalities of Scotland and Wales, and the political complexities of Northern Ireland.
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About the Program Sponsor: Learning Abroad Center
Learning Abroad Center sponsored programs are:
- Affordable: our programs are cost effective.
- Academically strong: many programs have strong University of Minnesota departmental support and offer pre-approved courses for many majors.
- Culturally rich: regardless of the program you choose, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture.
- Expertly managed: our staff in Minnesota and abroad are trained professionals and are always available to answer your questions from pre-departure to reentry. Your safety and well-being are paramount, and we work hard to ensure you have a rewarding, and safe, experience abroad.
The Centres for Academic Programmes Abroad (CAPA) provides student housing, program classrooms, and study areas. CAPA also arrange on-site orientation and program excursions, as well as social and cultural events. Classes are taught by British faculty who are specialists in their academic field and in the field of teaching foreign students.
Housing & Meals
Housing is provided in comfortable, well-equipped apartments. Between five and seven students usually share apartments, which include single or double bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. There are also numerous pubs and cafes within a short walk or "tube" (subway) ride from the residence. Students receive a tube pass for the term and a weekly food stipend of £40 (approximately $75) which is included in the program fee.
Excursions & Social Activities
Cultural field trips in London, a theatre production, and excursions to Bath and Stonehenge are included in the program fee. You also receive a social membership to the University of London Imperial College student union, allowing access to a restaurant, pub, library, recreation rooms, and over 100 clubs.
Contact a Past Participant
Below is a list of students who participated in past program sessions. They are ready and willing
to answer your questions about this program. Feel free to contact
them or additional participants
during your decision-making process or anytime during your pre-departure
preparation to get a student perspective.
- Ally C—Acting and English literature majors, fall semester 2007, flat, no internship
- Ashley C—Psychology major, art history minor, fall semester 2007, Ability Towers, internship
- Christy C—Journalism-public relations major, management minor, fall semester 2007, flat in St. John's Wood, internship
- Dane W—Communications major, psychology minor, fall semester 2007, King's Court, internship
- Maura H—Advertising major, summer 2005, Normandie Suites, internship
- Kale L—Marketing major, spring semester 2005, Kensington House, internship
Access Abroad
Persons with disabilities or special needs are encouraged to explore opportunities abroad. The Learning Abroad Center and Disability Services are collaborating to enhance access to study abroad for students with disabilities. Go to the Access Abroad web page for more information.
Last modified on July 31, 2008 |