Experience all that London has to offer with the Open Campus program, and customize a study abroad program that meets your academic, schedule, and financial goals. Take two six-week blocks for the perfect amount of intensive study and cultural engagement, select your academic track from five options, then pick your courses from a wide range of subject areas. No matter what you choose, you’ll get a chance to fully experience a city full of culture and excitement.
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Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2019 | 10/01/2018 | Rolling Admissions* | 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.
Orientation
Upon acceptance to the program, you will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation organized by SHU's Office of Global Affairs. During this orientation, further details about the course and program details will be discussed. Pre-departure orientations for Winter and Spring programs are held in November/December. Pre-departure orientations for Summer and Fall programs are held in April.
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.
Opportunities
Orientation
Upon acceptance to the program, you will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation organized by SHU's Office of Global Affairs. During this orientation, further details about the course and program details will be discussed. Pre-departure orientations for Winter and Spring programs are held in November/December. Pre-departure orientations for Summer and Fall programs are held in April.
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.
Opportunities
- Volunteering CIEE will provide students with the opportunity to learn how charities and NGOs operate as well as the opportunity to engage with different communities in and around London.
- Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their application:
- Internships Build new skills and intercultural competence through the CIEE Internship, and become an active member of the London professional environment.
- Research Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local fieldwork.
- Service-learning Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Tate Modern, Buckingham Palace - there is no shortage of must-see attractions in the capital of the United Kingdom. More than 300 languages are spoken in London, making it the most linguistically and culturally diverse city in the world. Experience it for yourself as you explore the music, fashion, theater, and comedy scenes in London as well as the huge variety of markets, and museums - not to mention the abundance of green space in and around London.
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.
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.
Stay in London for the duration of this unique study abroad experience, or add-on blocks in other CIEE Open Campus locations (Berlin, Cape Town, or Paris) to experience more intercultural learning with CIEE's unique Global Scholar program. Students may select one of five academic tracks: Language, Literature & Culture; Business; Communications, Journalism & New Media; Global & Community Health; or International Relations & Political Science.
The CIEE Global Institute is located in the heart of Bloomsbury close to prestigious universities, cultural institutions and historic landmarks. Located facing Russell Square, the CIEE Global Institute provides easy access to all points in London. Students speak English during the program. Faculty from local research organizations, educational institutions, and visiting faculty from around the world teach CIEE courses. Choose only TWO academic blocks during either the fall or spring semester. You may NOT do three blocks.
You must have an overall GPA of 2.5.
Course Credit
SHU approved courses taken on this program will count towards your general graduation total. Course grades will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).
Students can reference the Course Equivalency Database to see which courses have already been approved. Approval for courses not yet approved can be requested through the Office of Global Affairs. Email adlon-placee@sacredheart.edu for more information.
Spring 2019 Course Information
Students are required to enroll in two 3-credit courses each block. Each course is 3 semester credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus.
BLOCK I
BUSINESS TRACK
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA TRACK
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TRACK
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TRACK
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE TRACK
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TRACK
BLOCK II
BUSINESS TRACK
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA TRACK
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TRACK
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TRACK
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE TRACK
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TRACK
BLOCK III
BUSINESS TRACK
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA TRACK
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TRACK
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TRACK
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE TRACK
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TRACK
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement is based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process. Sacred Heart University students applying to complete an Academic Project must schedule an advising appointment with the Assistant Director for approval.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
There are a limited number of openings for the Internship and Service-Learning Project placements, and a separate visa is required.
The CIEE Global Institute is located in the heart of Bloomsbury close to prestigious universities, cultural institutions and historic landmarks. Located facing Russell Square, the CIEE Global Institute provides easy access to all points in London. Students speak English during the program. Faculty from local research organizations, educational institutions, and visiting faculty from around the world teach CIEE courses. Choose only TWO academic blocks during either the fall or spring semester. You may NOT do three blocks.
You must have an overall GPA of 2.5.
Course Credit
SHU approved courses taken on this program will count towards your general graduation total. Course grades will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).
Students can reference the Course Equivalency Database to see which courses have already been approved. Approval for courses not yet approved can be requested through the Office of Global Affairs. Email adlon-placee@sacredheart.edu for more information.
Spring 2019 Course Information
Students are required to enroll in two 3-credit courses each block. Each course is 3 semester credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus.
BLOCK I
BUSINESS TRACK
- ECON 3004 LNEN: Survey of International Economics
- ECON 1001 LNEN: Principles of Microeconomics
- BUSI 3002 LNEN: International Finance
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA TRACK
- COMM 3301 LNEN: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- COMM 3004 LNEN: Music, Media and Public Spheres
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TRACK
- PUBH 3010 LNEN: Global Health and Emerging Diseases
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TRACK
- INRE 4007 LNEN: Contemporary Controversies in International Relations
- INRE 3001 LNEN: Transatlantic Relations: United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States
- POLI 3001 LNEN: Peace and Conflict Studies
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE TRACK
- HIST 3002 LNEN: "Lions Led by Donkeys": British Social Dynamics During World War I
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TRACK
- ENVI 3004 LNEN: Global Environmental Policy
BLOCK II
BUSINESS TRACK
- MGMT 3004 LNEN: Principles of International Business
- ACCT 2001 LNEN: Introduction to Financial Accounting
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA TRACK
- JOUR 3001 LNEN: International Journalism
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TRACK
- PUBH 3004 LNEN / PSYC 3001 LNEN: Family, Schools and Child Development
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TRACK
- POLI 3002 LNEN: European Comparative Political Systems
- RELI 2001 LNEN / POLI 2001 LNEN: Politics of Religion
- ANTH 3001 LNEN: Imagined Communities: Fracturing of the British Nation
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE TRACK
- LITT 3001 LNEN: 19th Century British Literature
- LITT 3003 LNEN: Art Legacy or Tudor Propaganda: Shakespearean Drama
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TRACK
- ENVI 2003 LNEN: Sustainable Development in the 21st Century
- ENVI 2004 LNEN: Nature and Culture in Transnational Perspective
BLOCK III
BUSINESS TRACK
- ACCT 2002 LNEN: Introduction to Management Accounting
- MGMT 3003 LNEN: Strategic Management
- BUSI 3001 LNEN: British Business in a European Context
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA TRACK
- COMM 3009 LNEN: Media, Gender and Identity
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TRACK
- PSYC 3002 LNEN: Psychology of Health and Illness
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TRACK
- POLI 3005 LNEN: Comparative Politics Theory, Methodology, and Practice
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE TRACK
- HIST 3001 LNEN: The British Industrial Revolution
- THES 3001 LNEN: British Theatre: A History
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TRACK
- ECOL 2001 LNEN: Marine Biology and Ecology
- AGRI 3001 LNEN: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement is based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process. Sacred Heart University students applying to complete an Academic Project must schedule an advising appointment with the Assistant Director for approval.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
There are a limited number of openings for the Internship and Service-Learning Project placements, and a separate visa is required.
- INSH 3801 PAFR (ENG): Internship Seminar (in English)
- INDR 4901 PAFR: Directed Independent Research
- SVCL 3701 PAFR: Service Learning Project
Housing is NOT included as part of your SHU study abroad program fees. Housing is paid directly to CIEE.
Students will live in either residence halls or shared apartments centrally located in Bloomsbury, Farringdon, or Kings Cross. Students will share twin or triple rooms.
No meals are provided in student housing but students will have access to kitchen facilities to cook their own meals.
Students will live in either residence halls or shared apartments centrally located in Bloomsbury, Farringdon, or Kings Cross. Students will share twin or triple rooms.
No meals are provided in student housing but students will have access to kitchen facilities to cook their own meals.
- Visit the Wellcome Collection, a research institution for the study of the evolutionary, historical, social, and institutional contexts of individual human development.
- Stroll through the Science Museum and Natural History Museum.
- See the Tower of London, a former castle, residence, and prison preserved as a memorial and museum.
- Take a guided-walk in Shoreditch, a community in the heartland of street art in London.
- Participate in a two-night, three-day study tour to another country or region in the United Kingdom during each academic block.
Please note: all costs subject to change.
Fees Include: Program orientation, arrival airport transfer, and mandatory basic international health insurance.
Fees DO NOT Include: Travel to/ from host country, major medical insurance, on-site course fees, visa/ resident permit fees, program materials, or any personal expenses.
Additional Billing Information:
- All expenses are subject to change based upon currency fluctuations, flight demand, personal spending habits, etc. Actual expenses may be more or less than the listed estimates.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
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.
Please speak with Student Financial Assistance to determine how your aid package will apply towards studying abroad.
Please ensure applications for the Welch Tuition Waiver, Thomas More Honors Program Scholarship, and/or Matthew R Dalling Scholarship are submitted by the specified deadline. Applications and corresponding deadlines can be found in your Study Abroad Account. Failure to submit applications by the specified deadline may cause the scholarship dispersal to be significantly delayed.
- If you receive scholarships, grants, or financial aid through SHU, these awards are posted to your Student Account according to the normal disbursement schedule.
Please contact the Office of Global Affairs directly for further information.
Last year, CIEE awarded more than 1,000 scholarships per term for a total of $5 million, helping more students get on planes and live their dreams in faraway places than any other organization. Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
Students in the Thomas More Honors Program are eligible to use a one-time study abroad scholarship of $500 towards the cost of their program. Students will need to apply for this scholarship post-acceptance within their study abroad accounts.
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
Students in the Thomas More Honors Program are eligible to use a one-time study abroad scholarship of $500 towards the cost of their program. Students will need to apply for this scholarship post-acceptance within their study abroad accounts.
August to December (Fall Blocks) or January to May (Spring Blocks)
Spring 2019
CIEE will communicate directly to enrolled students all Move In, Orientation, and Move Out dates.
Block I: January 7, 2019 - February 16, 2019
Block II: February 18, 2019 - March 30, 2019
Block III: April 1, 2019 - May 11, 2019
Spring 2019
CIEE will communicate directly to enrolled students all Move In, Orientation, and Move Out dates.
Block I: January 7, 2019 - February 16, 2019
Block II: February 18, 2019 - March 30, 2019
Block III: April 1, 2019 - May 11, 2019
- "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 | ||||
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| SHU tuition * | ||||
| Contingency Fee * | ||||
| Study Abroad fee * | ||||
| Student Accounts subtotal: | ||||
| Application fee | ||||
| Confirmation fee | ||||
| CIEE Application fee | ||||
| CIEE Confirmation fee | ||||
| Transportation- International Airfare (Estimate) | ||||
| Transportation- Local (Estimate) | ||||
| Housing (average; cost will vary by accommodation type) | ||||
| Meals (Estimate) | ||||
| Immigration- Visa (Estimate for U.S. citizens) | ||||
| Insurance- Host University required (Estimate) | ||||
| Program materials- Books and supplies (Estimate) | ||||
| Personal expenses (Estimate) | ||||
| Non-billable subtotal: | ||||
| Total: | ||||
| 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHU tuition * | ||||
| Program fee * | ||||
| Study Abroad fee * | ||||
| Student Accounts subtotal: | ||||
| Application fee | ||||
| Confirmation fee | ||||
| CIEE Application fee | ||||
| CIEE Confirmation fee | ||||
| Transportation- International Airfare (Estimate) | ||||
| Transportation- Local (Estimate) | ||||
| Housing (average; cost will vary by accommodation type) | ||||
| Meals- Additional (Estimate) | ||||
| Immigration- Visa (Estimate for U.S. citizens) | ||||
| Insurance- Host University required (Estimate) | ||||
| Program materials- Books and supplies (Estimate) | ||||
| Personal expenses (Estimate) | ||||
| Non-billable subtotal: | ||||
| Total: | ||||
| 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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