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Design your ideal study abroad experience. Our Open Campus program at the new CIEE Global Institute – London offers unmatched flexibility to engage and experience this international metropolis in your own way. Match the academic experience with your interests, aspirations, and degree requirements: Take three six-week blocks for your perfect amount of intensive study and cultural engagement, select your academic track from five diverse options, then choose your electives from our wide range of courses and subject areas. You can even choose a combination of CIEE courses and up to one course at one of our partner universities, where you’ll learn alongside British students.
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Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Program Description
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You will take two six-week blocks in their chosen academic track for an intensive, culturally rich study abroad experience. Students typically take two courses per academic block.
You'll begin your study abroad experience in London before you leave home with an online predeparture orientation to help you understand more about the program and focus your goals. CIEE resident staff members meet with students online and share information about the program and site, highlighting issues that past students have said are important, and allowing you to ask questions. The online orientation allows you to connect with others in the group, reflect on what you want to get out of the program, and learn what others in the group would like to accomplish.
A two- to three-day on-site orientation at the beginning of each academic block introduces you to London, British society and culture, and the CIEE academic program. During orientation, you’ll get practical information on living in England, and London in particular. Excursions in and around the city introduce you to the subway system and highlight points of interest, resources, and amenities.
Students continuing from previous academic blocks must attend certain components of the on-site orientation, but also will have a mini-break between blocks.
You'll begin your study abroad experience in London before you leave home with an online predeparture orientation to help you understand more about the program and focus your goals. CIEE resident staff members meet with students online and share information about the program and site, highlighting issues that past students have said are important, and allowing you to ask questions. The online orientation allows you to connect with others in the group, reflect on what you want to get out of the program, and learn what others in the group would like to accomplish.
A two- to three-day on-site orientation at the beginning of each academic block introduces you to London, British society and culture, and the CIEE academic program. During orientation, you’ll get practical information on living in England, and London in particular. Excursions in and around the city introduce you to the subway system and highlight points of interest, resources, and amenities.
Students continuing from previous academic blocks must attend certain components of the on-site orientation, but also will have a mini-break between blocks.
The River Thames flows through this exciting global metropolis. Shakespeare’s Globe Theater rests humbly in the theater district among busy trendy restaurants. Modern sensibility spills beyond the walls of the Tate Modern (a museum that was once a power plant) into the futuristic Millennium Bridge, a stark contrast to the traditions of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. More than 250 languages are spoken here in the capital of the United Kingdom, making London the most linguistically diverse city in the world. London is at the cutting-edge of the arts scene and provides access to music, fashion, museums, comedy, and theater. Those looking for a break in the pace of London life will find an abundance of green space to be explored in and around the capital, which boasts eight Royal Parks in the heart of the city.
Pre-requisites: Overall GPA 2.5
The Global Institute in London offers the following tracks:
Course Credit
SHU approved courses taken at CIEE in London will count towards your general graduation total. Courses will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).
The Global Institute in London offers the following tracks:
- Literature and Culture - London has as many literary heroes as it does cobblestones – and then there’s cutting-edge music, theater, fashion, a rich Royal heritage, politics, and more. Explore it as you study London’s influence on Europe and the world.
- Business - With global stature as an economic powerhouse and principal member of the European Union, London is an ideal place to explore economics, finance, management, strategy, and more.
- Communications, Journalism, and New Media - Londoners always have understood the power of the word. Tap the expertise of London’s communications leaders, and get an inside look at key media outlets with on-site visits.
- Health Sciences - Learn about discoveries in the United Kingdom that are improving health care for people everywhere. Compare local and global health care systems, and learn about contemporary challenges in global health.
- International Relations and Political Science - Dig into the complex issues that face European countries, and consider the effects they have around the world.
Course Credit
SHU approved courses taken at CIEE in London will count towards your general graduation total. Courses will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).
You will pay all fees for housing DIRECTLY to CIEE. You will not be billed by SHU.
Students will live in central London in the Bloomsbury neighborhood near the King’s Cross St. Pancras National Rail and London Underground stations, an ideal location and within walking distance of the CIEE Global Institute, the British Museum, and the British Library.
Students will live in central London in the Bloomsbury neighborhood near the King’s Cross St. Pancras National Rail and London Underground stations, an ideal location and within walking distance of the CIEE Global Institute, the British Museum, and the British Library.
Go out and experience all this vibrant city has to offer. Excursions and cultural activities in and around London complement coursework and immerse you in British history and culture. You might visit the British Treasury to learn how fiscal policy and macroeconomic affairs are determined; tour the British Broadcasting Corporation to explore public broadcasting in Europe; or take a trip to the Science Museum to explore the history, debates, and development of modern psychology.
Study Tours
Each academic block features a multi-day study tour to a different region of the United Kingdom or another country that’s designed around the theme of your academic track. Gain practical experience gathering community stories at a journalism workshop in Liverpool. Compare and contrast social, political, and cultural differences between the United Kingdom and its only land neighbor, Ireland. Examine the financing behind international development projects in Dublin. Destinations and content vary by academic block.
Study Tours
Each academic block features a multi-day study tour to a different region of the United Kingdom or another country that’s designed around the theme of your academic track. Gain practical experience gathering community stories at a journalism workshop in Liverpool. Compare and contrast social, political, and cultural differences between the United Kingdom and its only land neighbor, Ireland. Examine the financing behind international development projects in Dublin. Destinations and content vary by academic block.
Please refer to the Program Budget Sheet below.
Please see here for a list of CIEE scholarships. Scholarships are a great way to support the cost of your study abroad experience. In an effort to encourage you to study abroad, and to make a study abroad experience more accessible, the SHU Office of Study Abroad prepared a list of scholarships and financial resources. Please note that this is not a conclusive list but it will help you start your search process. The OGA encourages you to apply and take advantage of as many relevant scholarship opportunities as possible.
Fall 2018
- August 13 - November 3
- "Get out there and explore, do not wait for the opportunity to come to you, go out there and see the world for yourself! The world is a much bigger place than your own country, and by golly, what an adventure you'll have once you realize that. – Phillip Zeller, Spring 2017 participant
Program Budget Sheet
Fall Budget Sheet for CIEE: Open Campus in London
| Budget Item | Undergraduate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHU tuition * | $19,785.00 | |||
| Contingency Fee * | $50.00 | |||
| Study Abroad fee * | $450.00 | |||
| Billable subtotal: | $20,285.00 | |||
| Application fee | $35.00 | |||
| Confirmation fee | $250.00 | |||
| CIEE Application fee | $50.00 | |||
| CIEE Confirmation fee | $300.00 | |||
| Transportation- International Airfare (Estimate) | $1,250.00 | |||
| Transportation- Local (Estimate) | $400.00 | |||
| Housing (average; cost will vary by accommodation type) | $4,160.00 | |||
| Meals (Estimate) | $1,800.00 | |||
| Immigration- Visa (Estimate for U.S. citizens) | $500.00 | |||
| Insurance- Host University required (Estimate) | $167.00 | |||
| Program materials- Books and supplies (Estimate) | $200.00 | |||
| Personal expenses (Estimate) | $2,000.00 | |||
| Non-billable subtotal: | $11,112.00 | |||
| Total: | $31,397.00 | |||
| Notes: | ||||
Fall 2018
All costs are subject to change. Confirmation fee: You will be asked to submit a non-refundable $250 confirmation fee payable to “Sacred Heart University” two weeks after your approval to study abroad on a SHU Office of Global Affairs study abroad program. Billable program costs: The Sacred Heart University Student Accounts office will bill you for the following amounts: SHU Tuition (Subject to change) - $19,785 ?Tuition rates for 2018-2019 will updated when available
Contingency fee - $50 (All housing, any included meals, and insurance fees are paid directly to CIEE) Study Abroad fee - $450 The total billable program cost due to Sacred Heart University is TBD The total program cost paid to Sacred Heart University is TBD Housing: You DO NOT pay SHU for Housing. CIEE will bill you directly for all housing, any included meals, and insurance. SHU/CIEE TUITION/PROGRAM/CONFIRMATION FEES INCLUDE: an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides basic insurance and other travel benefits.
Scholarships: Scholarships are a great way to support the cost of your study abroad experience. In an effort to encourage you to study abroad, and to make a study abroad experience more accessible, the SHU Office of Global Affairs prepared a list of scholarships and financial resources. Please note that this is not a conclusive list but it will help you start your search process. The OGA encourages you to apply and take advantage of as many relevant scholarship opportunities as possible. |
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Spring Budget Sheet for CIEE: Open Campus in London
| Budget Item | Undergraduate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHU tuition * | $19,785.00 | |||
| Program fee * | $50.00 | |||
| Study Abroad fee * | $350.00 | |||
| Billable subtotal: | $20,185.00 | |||
| Application fee | $35.00 | |||
| Confirmation fee | $350.00 | |||
| CIEE Application fee | $50.00 | |||
| CIEE Confirmation fee | $300.00 | |||
| Transportation- International Airfare (Estimate) | $1,250.00 | |||
| Transportation- Local (Estimate) | $600.00 | |||
| Housing (average; cost will vary by accommodation type) | $6,240.00 | |||
| Meals- Additional (Estimate) | $2,700.00 | |||
| Immigration- Visa (Estimate for U.S. citizens) | $500.00 | |||
| Insurance- Host University required (Estimate) | $167.00 | |||
| Program materials- Books and supplies (Estimate) | $300.00 | |||
| Personal expenses (Estimate) | $3,000.00 | |||
| Non-billable subtotal: | $15,492.00 | |||
| Total: | $35,677.00 | |||
| Notes: | ||||
Spring 2018
Confirmation fee: You are required to submit a non-refundable confirmation fee payable to “Sacred Heart University” two weeks after your acceptance. This confirmation fee secures your enrollment in a SHU study abroad program. Billable program costs: The Sacred Heart University Student Accounts office will bill you for the following amounts:
*FEES INCLUDE: Tuition, pre-departure advising and optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time program leadership and support
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