Study Abroad in Britain

British Studies Program

LONDON ALIVE
Getting your bearings straight in one of the most complex and historical cities in the world is the first assignment given to every student on British Studies.  London Alive will set the compass for your summer and beyond as you experience first-hand the city's geography, social complexity, rich history, commercial brilliance and unparalleled artistic collections. Veteran teachers will guide you to London's hottest tourist spots as well as to little-known gems. You'll find the best restaurants and the most affordable "good eats"  in the world's most eclectic city. Moreover, our faculty will guide you through the practical ins-and-outs of navigating the city on its buses, the Underground, and on foot. We'll also acquaint you with your new neighborhood to make you feel right at home. After a week you'll feel like a veteran Londoner; out-of-towners will be asking you for directions!

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RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND PROJECT
Finding your rightful place in today's world of rapidly exchanged ideas is a vital part of how you will experience intellectual growth on the British Studies Program.  Under the guidance of your British Studies professor, you'll use your time in the UK to find and develop a critical voice for your own research interests and professional ambitions which will culminate in a final project to be completed following your return to the U.S.  During the final week of the program, you’ll present a précis of your project in a poster session attended by program faculty and distinguished guests along with your fellow program participants. Whether working in Shakespearian criticism, World War II history or the geography of Britain, the symposium and final project will enable you to strengthen and showcase your scholarly credentials at a time when students are increasingly expected to conduct original research early in their academic careers.  Through this project the British Studies Program wants to help you stop following and start leading within your field of scholarly interest. 

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