Semester in England
"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
The Program in London
London is one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, and the Guilford program is designed to take advantage of this richness and diversity.
During a typical week in London, a student might take a walking tour to view the medieval architecture in the city, sit in on a session of Parliament, observe an inner-city school where 40 nationalities are represented, see a performance of a Shakespeare play at the National Theatre, hear a Jamaican rap poetry reading, listen to a free Mozart concert at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, or attend a performance of contemporary African dance. As many people have said over the years, London offers endless variety.
The partnership of Guilford College and the Foundation for International Education (FIE) gives students the opportunity to experience this complex, multicultural society through interdisciplinary course work and tailored, academic internships.
The program features assigned, academic internships combined with several course options on British culture, art, literature, history, economy, business, design, and media. Field trips, guest lectures by London-based specialists, site visits, and other program activities are intergrated into FIE courses. During the first six weeks students work closely with FIE's internship team to finalize internship placement. As part of the placement process, FIE's internship team leads workshops with students to review interviewing techniques, the culture of the British workplace, and reflective learning skills. This program is offered both fall and spring semesters of each academic year. Please see the Study Abroad Office for current semester course offerings.
Housing
Expenses
The basic cost of the Semester in London, either fall or spring semester, is usually the equivalent of full residential semester at Guilford, plus airfare. (Unfavorable exchange rates may require the addition of a surcharge in order to maintain the quality of the program). This includes all instruction (except the $300 surcharge for the theater course), fees, housing, course-related travel and transportation to and from classes in London. Also included are orientation, 24-hour emergency service, health insurance, and access to FIE's facilities, classrooms, Student Life Office, support service, and computer lab and wireless conncetions. Additional expenses will depend upon your own preferences. All federal, state, and college financial assistance, with the exception of work-study funds, is applicable to the Fall or Spring Semester in London.
Application*
Junior or senior level students may pick up an application from the Office of Study Abroad Programs located in the International Center.
*Students must have special permission from the Study Abroad Director to participate in more than one semester abroad program.
Direct Enrollment Opportunities in England
Direct enrollment opportunities through Intercontinental Recruitment and Support Services (IRSS) are available in
These programs require a petition available through the Study Abroad Office, and may require an additional fee. More information is available at IRSS website.
St. Clare's, Oxford, provides another direct enrollment opportunity.