Description of program: For 18 years the College of Family and Consumer Sciences has coordinated with the American Institute for Foreign Study, Inc., (AIFS) to provide an exciting academic experience in London. While all students participate in the course “British Life and Culture” for three semester hours of credit; students also add to their experience by either working as an intern or taking other courses offered by the program director. All academic majors are welcome to apply for the London program.
While studying in London, students will experience:
- The excitement of living in an international city while earning college credits.
- The richness of London’s museums, fashion, business, and financial districts.
- Explore the land of Shakespeare and Dickens and ride the appealing double-decker buses.
- Participate in the excitement of preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Application Deadline:
Complete application is due by Friday November 11, 2012 at 3:00p.m. to:
Office of the Dean
224 Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr
Athens, GA 30602
Make sure the following items are included in the materials you return:
- All pages of the completed and signed application (including this one).
- One (1) copy of your current DARS.
- Application fee of $175. This fee is refundable if you are not accepted into the program. Students who withdraw from the program may have this fee refunded until February 1, 2012.
If you are accepted to the program you must then submit to Student Services room 112 Dawson by February 11, 2012:
- Complete AIFS application
- $450 deposit (checks made out to AIFS)
- Four (4) 2 x 2” size photos
Approximate Cost: $5625 Program fee to AIFS (this is an estimate for 2012) –includes six weeks in a flat in Central London; transportation pass for buses and underground trains; orientation program; sightseeing tour of London; a ticket for the London Eye; two theatre tickets; two full-day guided day trips from London by private coach (Bath-Stonehenge and Hampton Court), one half day trip to Greenwich, access to computer lab and library at AIFS, British Life and Culture lectures; access to the AIFS student center, emergency contact services, services of an experienced AIFS program coordinator and student advisors; class room equipped with computer and projector; internship placement for students who select this option, classes and guided tours for students taking courses.
Other costs: Roundtrip airfare to London, passport and Tier 4 Visa for internship option (must be obtained before arriving in the UK); UGA tuition and fees for at least six hours of credit; expenses in London: meals, souvenirs and other personal expenses (laundry).
Dates: Summer Through Session (June 6- July 20, 2012)
Courses Offered:
CHFD/FDNS/HACE/TXMI 5710/7710 British Life and Culture (3 credit hours).
CHFD/FDNS/HACE/TXMI 5910Internship (6 credit hours)
Or
London Museums (3 credit hours)
And
London Store Design and Visual Merchandising (3 credit hours)
Spaces Available For 2010: 26
Pre-departure Meetings for London are mandatory for all students accepted into the program. Dates for meetings will be announced later in the Fall 2011 semester.
London Study Abroad Program Information Booklet - Summer 2012
FACS application form Summer 2012
For more information: Please contact Dr. Jose Blanco F, at jblanco@uga.edu or come to one of our upcoming information meetings:
Thursday September 15 @ 5:00pm
Monday October 10 @ 5:00pm
Tuesday November 1 @ 5:00pm
ALL IN DAWSON HALL ROOM 310
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London Study Abroad Program
