Summer in England

  England

• North West England: 
Ormskirk

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 14 - June 12, 2009

Description: Experience the real England on this 4-week summer program. Students will spend the first 3 weeks living amongst British students at Edge Hill University in the market town of Ormskirk. Enjoy daily excursions in and around Northern England as well as 5 full days to London. Spend your free time visiting the Beatles Museum in Liverpool or shopping in nearby Manchester. Take a few friends and spend a weekend visiting Scotland or the beautiful Lake District. Ormskirk is also a great central location providing easy access to nearby Ireland, which is just a short ferry ride away. The Summer in England program is based at Edge Hill College in Ormskirk, England. Students will be able to enjoy the lively and friendly community but still be close to the vibrant cities of Liverpool and Manchester. You will have a real opportunity to immerse yourself in British student life as well as the local community.

Highlights:
* Earn credit in History, International Studies, Communications or Geography
* Live in the student Residence Hall with British students
* Get the a real British experience by living in a medieval, university town
* Explore London for 5 days
* Enjoy weekend excursions to places such as Scotland, North Wales and London.

"I spent a month in England on this program and it was a true British experience. I got to know a lot of locals, and they taught me English history firsthand. England is really a fabulous country." - Laura Ashley

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please see website for details.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000