ISA in Reading, England

  England

• South East England: 
Reading

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Winter 
Dates: Please refer to the ISA website

Description: Reading (233,000), is pleasantly situated on the River Thames, is a wonderful place to study abroad in England. Just a quick 30-minute train ride from London, Reading offers the best of both worlds. You can easily access the capital city while living in a great urban environment.

Reading's cityscape shows a unique blend of old and new, that is witnessed in picturesque streets, lined with traditional red brick structures and modern commercial buildings. Students joining ISA for a term in Reading will attend the University of Reading, and find themselves on the 300 acres of landscaped parkland which was once a medieval manor estate. This campus provides an ideal setting for a modern university.

Study abroad program participants will take courses with British students, learning alongside locals, while participating in local British culture through this dynamic academic experience.

Highlights:
* Tuition: Includes all tuition at the host university. All classes are taught by faculty from the host university.
* Academic Credits: Please refer to the ISA website for detailed credit information.
* Resident Directors: ISA Resident Directors are available 24 hours a day to assist students with all aspects of their study abroad experience.
* Tutoring: Students have the opportunity to receive up to 2 hours of language tutoring each weekday.
* Excursions: Please see the ISA website for a complete list of excursions. Ground transportation and entrance fees are included on all excursions. Hotel accommodations and breakfast are included on all overnight excursions.
* Room and Board: The family homestays include three meals a day (excluding ISA excursion days) for the duration of the program. The homestays also include laundry service once a week. Students not wishing to live with a host family are welcome to set up their own housing arrangements.
* 2 On-site ISA offices: The ISA offices, conveniently located near the universities, offer student computers with internet access, language resources, travel information, and more.
* Airport Reception: Provided to and from the airport for students who arrive and/or depart during the specified times.
* Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is provided for the official period of the program. Medical insurance extensions are available for an additional cost.
* Cultural Activities: ISA Resident Directors will arrange cultural activities throughout the program.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please refer to the ISA website

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to England Independently

Scholarships are Available. Thousands of dollars in ISA scholarships are available! Please visit the ISA website for scholarship information.

ISA (International Studies Abroad)'s Mission Statement: ISA's mission is to provide high quality education abroad opportunities to American and Canadian college students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that most college students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad. ISA is a Global Partner of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and supports NAFSA's efforts to advance international education and exchange.

Year Founded: 1987