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Central College Abroad in London

Location: England: London

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Dates: Fall semester: early September - mid-December. Spring semester: mid-January - early May.

Central College Abroad

http://www.central.edu/abroad

812 University Pella, Iowa 50219 United States

Call Us

Phone: 800-831-3629

Fax: 641-628-5375

Description

Central College Abroad in London is a personalized academic program where students can benefit from courses taught by expert local faculty, courses at affiliated universities and internship or service-learning opportunities. CCA endorses an experiential learning model, where students develop personally and academically both inside and outside of the classroom. Most CCA London students take advantage of the incredible internship options, with over 100 sites in a wide variety of fields.

The Central College Abroad London program fosters an environment where students can experience everything that this global city has to offer. Central College Abroad's London's resident director facilitates this by offering on-site support, academic advising and a complete on-site orientation to the host city and country. In addition to CCA courses and a wide variety of internship or service learning options, CCA London is affiliated with London Metropolitan University, London College of Fashion, and Morely College and City Lit to provide students with a wide variety of course offerings.

Highlights

* The Central College Abroad program in London includes two required courses; Central College Abroad courses taught by local British faculty; and the unique immersion opportunity to enroll in up to two courses alongside British and international students at local universities.
* There are over 100 excellent internships available for credit.
* Housing is in Central College Abroad's residence in Central London at Vandon House, Westminster, located within walking distance of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Victoria Station.
* Many excursions and cultural events are included. In the past, some excursions have included: Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Stonehenge, and York. Additional cultural activities have included sporting events, theatre performances and ethnic meals.
* Program boasts an on-site director and residence manager

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for current prices.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* Tuition
* Guaranteed housing in Vandon House, a central London residence including single, double and triple rooms, private and shared bathroom facilities, and common kitchen, dining, laundry and lounge facilities (breakfast included)
* 24-hour staff and reception
* Computer/internet access in Vandon House
* Week-long orientation
* Excursions and cultural events such as a weekend trip to Stratford-upon-Avon
* Internship and service-learning opportunities (optional)
* Discount card for travel in central London
* A commemorative photo book
* On-site resident director and support services
* Optional online pre-departure course
* Personal Central College Abroad Advisor for pre-departure support
* Central College Abroad Student Survival Guide and Parent handbook
* International Student Identification Card (ISIC), which provides a wide range of discounts and special offers, including discounts on flights and ferries as well as at museums, bookshops and restaurants
* Transcript from Central College, a U.S. institution fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Participants Travel to England

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Essay
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
Typically The Application Process Time is
5 days
Post Services Include
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Central College Abroad's Mission Statement

Central College Abroad fosters cross-cultural appreciation and foreign language development through high quality study abroad programs. Because study abroad is integral to an undergraduate education in an increasingly global society. Central College Abroad is committed to providing experiential and culturally intentional, tailored programs with personalized service to a wide range of students and institutions.

Year Founded

1965

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