ENGLAND, Alnwick - Center for British Studies

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Once upon a time I lived in a castle . . . and it changed my life forever

The purpose of the Study Center in England is to give students an opportunity to spend a semester in a culture different from their own. The program is designed to expose students to new values, customs, and outlooks and to give them an understanding of life in Great Britain. By living within the walls of a medieval castle and study Great Britain both inside and outside the classroom, students gain a historical and contemporary perspective on British life. At the same time, students can make normal progress toward completion of their degree.

Living in a Castle

The castle, a massive stone edifice surrounded by lush grounds, is a site so quintessentially regal that it's been the backdrop for several movies, including "Elizabeth," "Robin Hood" and, most recently, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," shot in 2001 with Alnwick students on hand.

Alnwick on the BBC!

Congratulations to the Summer 2006 program on a great production that they put together in cooperation with the BBC's 30 days, 30 communities project. This was aired on the BBC on Oct 9th, 2006. The whole film was planned, produced, and filmed by students of the Summer 2006 program.

Click here to view a web-based version.

Alnwick Celebrates 25 Years!

CIS is proud to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Alnwick British Studies Program at Alnwick Castle.  Over 3,000 students, faculty and staff have experienced the magic of Alnwick and these experiences have forever changed their lives. Read more of their memories! 

Events to celebrate this grand occasion took place during the summer of 2006.  Reunions were planned both in Alnwick and St. Cloud.  Click here for more information.

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Center for International Studies
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Phone: 320/308-4287
Fax: 320/308-4223
TDD: 1-800-627-3529-outstate, or
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study_abroad@stcloudstate.edu

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