Missouri London Program-Summer
University of Missouri-St. Louis Faculty Led Program in England
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The Missouri London Program provides students the opportunity to spend a part of the summer in central London taking classes and exploring a new part of the world! Classes are taught by professors from American partner universities. Excursions and field trips are part of the courses and are partially subsidized by the program fee.
Location: London, England
Courses: Students take one
3-credit course. Summer 2012 Course Offerings:
•World History since 1500-The Remarkable Career of England
•Reacting to Revolution
•Creative Photography (Digital)
•Introduction to the Visual Arts: Color in London
Dates: May 23 - June 16, 2012.
Eligibility Requirements: UMSL Study Abroad Eligibility Requirements
Professors: Dr. Kevin Fernlund (UMSL) will be leading World History Since 1500. Professor listings for other courses can be found on the CAPA Academics page.
Course Description: Each summer a new list of courses is approved by UMSL departments for credit in various fields, most often courses in the humanities and social sciences (Shakespeare, British literature, history, politics, etc.). The courses available change each term and course listings are available on the CAPA Academics Page. The 2012 UMSL course offering is World History since 1500 taught by Dr. Kevin Fernlund, however, UMSL Students are eligible to enroll any of the MLP CAPA Academic Courses.
World History since 1500 and the Remarkable Career of England (3 credits) This introductory survey of the history of humankind since 1500 emphasizes the rise of the West and the growing interdependence of the world’s different political, economic, and social systems. Perhaps no history better reflects these twin themes than does the history of Great Britain, which we will examine carefully, with its rise as an industrial and imperial power and later transformation into a modern nation. Of especial interest here will be the emergence of London as a world city. There will be lectures, readings, and films, but the highlight of the course will be field trips to London’s museums and sites of historic and cultural interest as well as several walking tours. These trips will include the Houses of Parliament, the Imperial War Museum, the British Museum, Charles Dickens’ London, and the Port of London.
What is it like there? London, of course, is the capital of England, and is very international and cosmopolitan. History comes alive in the government buildings and neighborhoods known throughout the world. A city of wonderful museums, impressive galleries and an international flavor reflected in the hundreds of ethnic restaurants and shops, London is easily explored by "tube" (the subway), red busses and black taxis. The Missouri London Program, run by CAPA, is an "island program"; students study with U.S. professors from different Missouri universities and use the city as a resource and backdrop for coursework.
Accomodations: Students will live in apartments in central London (referred to as flats in the UK) in multi-bedded rooms that include bedroom and study furniture. Linens are provided but students should bring their own towels with them from home. You will have a shared kitchen available within the building so you can cook your own meals. Basic cooking utensils are provided. All flats are easily accessible by Underground ("tube") service from nearby stations or by bus. Details can be found on the CAPA Accommodation page.
How can I learn more? Visit the CAPA Missouri London Program website for complete program details. You can also make an appointment to discuss this program with a study abroad advisor; call 314-516-5229.
Estimated Costs
There are three categories of expenses:
1. Tuition fees billed to your UMSL account. UMSL students
pay UMSL tuition and technology fees). Financial aid can usually be used toward this program, but students should meet with a Financial Aid Office adviser to confirm their specific financing plans. Additionally, please note that International Studies and Programs offers many scholarships for UMSL students. Details are on the finance/scholarships page.
2. CAPA fees. A deposit and registration fee of $395 is due upon acceptance into the program. CAPA will bill students for the remainder of the fee. The CAPA program fee includes accommodation in London for the program period, classrooms, subsidized course related excursions, services of the faculty, CAPA support staff and CAPA Program Coordinator, and CAPA registration fee.
3. Personal expenses. You will need to budget for meals, independent travel, round-trip transportation to London, mandatory insurance, textbooks, personal expenses, passport fees, refundable damage deposit, internship fee (if applicable), and optional tours and activities. Estimate approximately $200 per week for miscellaneous expenses.
Below are the Summer 2012 estimated costs for about one month at MLP. In addition, both ISP, CAPA, and external scholarships are available.
| MLP-Summer | |
| UMSL Tuition Fees1 | $773.70 |
| UMSL Information Technology Fee | $37.20 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 |
| Initial CAPA Registration Fee/Deposit 2011 Rate | $395 |
| Remaining CAPA Housing/Program Fee2 2011 Rate | $4199.00 |
| Meals and Personal Expenses3 | $700.00 |
| Airfare | $1,000.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $250.00 |
| CAPA Damage Deposit (refundable) | $150.00 |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $7454.90 |
1 Tuition fees are based on 3 credit hours at the Spring 2011 rate. Summer 2012 rate TBA April 2012. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 CAPA Program
fee includes accommodation, subsidized social and cultural activities, and services of CAPA staff.
3 Meals and Personal Expenses: budget about $200 per week (depends on personal
habits)
4 Includes local transportation and mandatory international
insurance.
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include additional independent travel, shopping, etc., which vary widely from student to student.
CANCELLATION: Please see the CAPA website for refund schedule and cancellation policy
For additional information:
Dr. Kevin Ferlund (FernlundK@umsl.edu) or
Hernando Zambrano in the CAPA Office (hzambrano@capa.org)
or
Amy Fillo, Study Abroad Coordinator (FilloA@umsl.edu, 314-516-6497)
Important Dates:
Priority Application Deadline: January 20, 2012
Application Deadline (UMSL): February 3, 2012
Additional Documents Deadline(UMSL): February 22, 2012
CAPA Application Deposit and Deadline:
March 1, 2012
Remaining Program Fee and Damage Deposit Deadline (CAPA): March 1, 2012
Online Orientation Completion: March 30, 2012
Mandatory In Person Oriention: TBA April 2012
Course Equivalency Form Due: May 1, 2012
Tuition Payment Deadline: 2 weeks prior to departure
Program Dates: May 23- June 16, 2012
Application Process:
Students will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online only.
1. UMSL Study Abroad Application Form
2. Scholarship application and scholarship essay (UMSL students only)
3. One ID-sized photo
4. Apply direclty through CAPA and pay all program fees through CAPA
5. Upon CAPA's receipt of your application and deposit, you will be sent a form that will need to be returned to the UMSL Study Abroad Office.
We offer a priority deadline of January 20, 2012 for all Faculty-Led Summer Program Applications. This allows you to have priority reviews of your application or early acceptance.
Tuition ONLY may be billed to your UMSL student account.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All
UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more.
Last modified December 15, 2011