England Program

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The England Program has a long history at Earlham. The first program took place in 1961 and the program has run continually since that time. Earlham partners with the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in London and students take classes with the Earlham faculty member as well as with specialists on London at FIE.

Students will live in pairs in private homes during their stay, giving them the chance to learn about daily life among Londoners.  All housing is in north central London.

The London experiences will be supplemented by several weekend excursions to such areas as Bath, Bletchley Park, Cambridge, Canterbury, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Greenwich, Dover and Winchester. There will be one-week of independent travel time in March.

 

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Students accepted to participate in the program are required to participate in the planned orientation sessions prior to departure. Orientation is designed to prepare the student for the cross-cultural experience and will include passport information, readings, films, lectures, and discussions with former participants of the program. Students will receive 1 semester credit (ID24) for successful completion of the orientation program.

Students earn a total of 18 semester credits for the successful completion of the program.

  • English Capitalism and London: Goods, People, and Money (4 credits)
  • Key Course Electives: Choose from one of four possibilities (4 credits)
    • Britain in Europe
    • British Life in Business
    • British Life and Visual Media
    • British Life and Cultures
  • Elective Course: Choose from FIE selection (3 credits)
  • Service Learning Course and Placement (7 credits)

Cultural Excursions

The England Program includes group excursions to many places in England such as Canterbury, Bath, Stonehenge, Stratford, Cambridge and Oxford. There also are local excursions and cultural events such as the theatre, concerts, museums and the Houses of Parliament. 

Academic Programs

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The program will cost the same as one semester of on-campus charges at Earlham. The program covers academic and educational costs, and includes field excursions and other group activities as well as room and board while on the academic portion of the program. A deposit of $350 is required after acceptance into the program, which is a part of the total cost. Students on financial aid may apply their aid to one Earlham or GLCA-recognized off-campus program during their college career.

Additional Costs

Each student will need to plan for additional money to cover round-trip airfare, personal expenses such as books, passport, and costs for the independent travel period.

Travel

Students are responsible for arranging flights to and from England.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students in good academic standing may apply. Majors from all disciplines are welcome. Selection will be conducted by a student and faculty committee.

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Englandblog

Students and faculty share stories and photos about the England Program experience.

2011 Program Blog

2011 Photo Gallery