CIEE Open Campus Block Program in London

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Locations: London, United Kingdom
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: U of A applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	U of A Application Deadline	U of A Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2024	11/01/2023 **	Rolling Admission	01/02/2024	05/04/2024
Fall	2024	04/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	08/19/2024	12/21/2024
Academic Year	2024-2025	04/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor:	Bumpers College: Madison Barnes, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Madison Barnes, College of Engineering: Brian Poepsel, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Any Advisor	Type of Program:	Internship Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.5	Credit Hours Available:	Between 12-18 Credit Hours
Area of Study:	Biology, Business (General), Chemistry, Communication, Community Health Promotion, Computer Science, English, Health Science, Humanities, International Relations, Journalism, Physics, Political Science, Psychology	Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Language of Instruction:	English	Open to non-U of A students?:	No
Open to Graduate Students?:	No	Housing Options:	Dorm
COVID-19 Vaccination:	Vendor strongly recommends (CIEE); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Experience all that London has to offer with the Open Campus program, and customize a study abroad program that meets your academic, schedule, and financial goals. Take one, two, or three six-week blocks for the perfect amount of intensive study and cultural engagement, select your academic track from five options, then pick your courses from a wide range of subject areas. No matter what you choose, you'll get a chance to fully experience a city full of culture and excitement.

Unique Experiences

PARTICIPATE IN A THREE-DAY STUDY TOUR

to another country or region in the UK.

STAY IN LONDON

or add on blocks at other CIEE Open Campus locations in Berlin, Cape Town, Madrid, Paris, and Rome.

EXPLORE

London's vibrant arts scene.

Excursions & Activities

Visit the Wellcome Collection, a research institution for the study of the evolutionary, historical, social, and institutional contexts of individual human development.
Stroll through the Science Museum and Natural History Museum.
See the Tower of London, a former castle, residence, and prison preserved as a memorial and museum.
Take a guided-walk in Shoreditch, a community in the heartland of street art in London.
Participate in a two-night, three-day study tour to another country or region in the United Kingdom during each academic block.

Projects

Volunteering. CIEE will provide students with the opportunity to learn how charities and NGOs operate as well as the opportunity to engage with different communities in and around London.

Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their application:

Internships. Build new skills and intercultural competence through the CIEE Internship, and become an active member of the London professional environment.

Research. Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local fieldwork.

Service-learning. Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Multi-day on-site orientation – introducing students to London society and culture, and the CIEE academic program.
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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