Short-term Programs

 

Applications are being accepted and process on a rolling basis until March 1,2013 or until this program is full, whichever comes first.

 

Location Description

Based in Bloomsbury in the heart of London, this study abroad will focus primarily on exploring one of the world’s greatest cities. As the UK’s capital city, one of the world’s cultural and commercial centers, with a rich and varied history, London provides an amazing study abroad location. We will explore much of central London, incorporating both well-known sites, and more off-the-beaten-track locations in this global metropolis. While the program will be principally based in London, short visits will be offered to the ancient university city of Oxford, and, if time permits, to the Georgian masterpiece of Bath, in southwestern England.

Additional Information

Program plan: meet as a class on campus for the first half of the spring 2013 semester, then spend Spring Break in London.

Due to the early nature of this program, students should get in touch as soon as possible to express interest. This program was highly oversubscribed last time, so early application is useful.

The hotel has already been selected, and provides very comfortable accommodation, with a fantastic English breakfast every day!

Visas, immunizations, background checks for travel not required.

Program Costs

For the current projected costs for this program, please click on the following link to the Fees for JMU Study Abroad Programs page.

Accommodations

Students will be staying in hotels for the duration of the program. Most meals will be covered by the program fee (2 meals a day - 14 meals per week).

Application Information

For more detailed instructions and to download the application, please click on the following link to the Applications and Forms section for JMU Short-Term Programs.

In addition to the oIP application form, students are required to submit a Fraculty Recommendation form which can also be found by following the link to Applications and Forms, as well as attending an interview with the program director.

Students must meet the minimum GPA of 2.75 and hold a Sophomore standing or above in order to participate.

All majors are welcome, but it will be of particular interest to:

  • Art, Design, and Art History
  • Environmental minors
  • Geographic Science and ISAT
  • History
  • Political Science (especially International Affairs)
  • English
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Media Arts and Design
  • Economics
  • International Business