ENGLAND, Alnwick - Center for British Studies
Overview / About the Program / More Information / Apply Now
Once upon a time I lived in a castle . . . and it changed my life forever
Location
Alnwick, a town of approximately 7,500 people, is located
forty miles north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and ninety miles
south of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Percy family castle forms
part of the walls of the city of Alnwick. To the west of
the castle lies the Aln River and beautiful rolling countryside.
The rich history of the area is evident in the numerous
castles and abbeys that lie within a short distance of Alnwick
and gives exciting evidence of the long and colorful history
of the area. The friendly atmosphere of the town enables
SCSU students to immerse themselves in the British lifestyle. top
Academic Program
The study center in England is a branch campus of St. Cloud
State University. All courses carry SCSU credit and
you may earn credit towards your major, minor or general
education program.
Classes are team taught between two SCSU faculty members
who accompany the group and local British professors.
Classes are held in the castle and attendance is required.
Students must register for at least 15 credits (12 summer),
and no more than 18 credits per term.
Students may enroll for the fall semester program, the
spring semester program or the eight-week summer program.
Since the faculty on these programs rotate every term, so
do the course offerings. Click Here for a list of SCSU faculty and the courses they
will be offering.
Learning outside the classroom is an important feature
of study abroad where social, cultural and economic information
regarding Great Britain is plentiful. Students and faculty
are encouraged to become aware of this information and try
to understand its meaning. The program's schedule has been
designed to facilitate experiential learning. The
group will participate in weekly Friday fieldtrips and a
five-day trip to London as a part of the program fees.
A commitment to intercultural learning is important for
success abroad. top
Living Accommodations
Students and faculty reside in Alnwick Castle. Dating from
the middle ages, the castle is a large complex of towers,
a chapel, a library and two museums. SCSU students and faculty
occupy only a portion of the facility. The Duke of Northumberland
resides within the castle. Dormitory rooms in the castle
accommodate 1-5 students. There is a supplemental charge
for a single room. To keep expenses low, students must commit
themselves to a certain amount of work, such as cooking
and cleaning. This work is usually done in teams. Homestays
are also a part of the fall and spring semester programs
and are an excellent way of learning about the host culture. top
Selection
Participants of the England program must have completed
at least one semester at an accredited university. The most
important criterion for admission to this program is your
own desire to learn about the host culture both in and outside
the classroom. You must have a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 2.5 at the time of application and
departure. top
Program Costs and Financial Aid
Students pay a comprehensive program fee. This is set in
accordance with prevailing on-campus costs. The program
costs includes room, board (while classes are in session),
round-trip transportation, instruction, administration,
cultural events, and excursions. SCSU tuition and fees will
be added to the program costs. Non-resident students
are charged the difference between resident and non-resident
tuition.
Personal expenses such as laundry, extra travel and books
are not included. Expenses are approximate and subject to
change without notice. Students who withdraw from the program
after departure will receive no refund of program fees.
All financial aid, including work study, is available to
students on this program.
Financial Aid may be applied to your program costs once $400 has been paid. The program fee is never prorated nor is any part refundable. top
Orientation and Calendar
Semester |
Application Deadline |
Academic Calendar |
Fall |
March 1 |
August - December |
Spring |
October 1 |
January - May |
Summer |
February 1 |
May - August |
Applications will be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.
Students
participating on the Alnwick program are required to take
INTL 199 as part of their credit load for the program. This
requirement is fulfilled, in part, by attending a mandatory pre-departure
orientation meeting, which will take place during the semester
preceding the program. In addition, the INTL 199 course
may require additional meetings before departure and upon
arrival in Alnwick. top
For more information and application packet, contact:
Center for
International Studies
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Phone: 320/308-4287
Fax: 320/308-4223
TDD: 1-800-627-3529-outstate, or
612-297-5353 in the Twin Cities
study_abroad@stcloudstate.edu
If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability,
such an accommodation may be available upon advance request.
Please contact the Project 504 Coordinator, 106 Atwood Center,
as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made in a
timely fashion.
SCSU is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Upon
request this publication will be made available in large print
or audio tape.
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