Missouri London Program-Spring Semester
University of Missouri-St. Louis Study Abroad Program in England
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London Program
Study literature, politics, business, history, and a variety of other subjects in Central London. Spend a semester or a summer living, learning, and even interning in the the Capitol of the United Kingdom. |
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Location: London, England
Dates: January 11-April 27, 2012
Courses taught by UMSL faculty in Spring 2012: The Politics of the European Union (PolSci 2510 ) and Religion, Politics, and Migration in Europe (PolSci3595 Studies in Comparative Politics).
UMSL Professor: Dr. Joyce M. Mushaben
Other courses available: MLP and CAPA Academic course listings are available. Each semester there is a list of courses approved by UM-St. Louis departments for credit in various fields, most often courses in the humanities and social sciences (Shakespeare, British literature, history, politics, etc.). Students take four courses and each course is three credits. The courses available change each semester.
All students will take the required to take at least one course offered by Missouri faculty as well as "Understanding Britain Today" which is the showcase course of the program covering a different topic each week relating to British history, culture and civilization. Distinguished British and European lecturers provide detailed analysis of each subject followed by a full or half-day course related field trip. Any course related excursions are included in the program fee.
Cultural activities are available through out London to events such as film festivals, art festivals, markets, and additional events around London. Most of these events are free.
Optional Internship Information: Qualified junior, and senior students participating on the Missouri London Program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible for an integrated 3 to 6 credit hours of internship experience. A wide variety of internships are available to suit the field of study, background and interests of qualified students and are arranged on an individual basis. All internships are non-paying positions. Students will spend approximately 15 to 20 hours per week on a full or part-time work experience. Assessment will be determined in consultation with all parties involved. Consult your study abroad advisor and academic advisor for full details on prerequisite courses, departmental requirements, CAPA requirements and application procedures. An additional program fee applies for all interns. Visit the CAPA internship page for complete details!
Eligibility Requirements: To participate on thisprogram, students must meet all UMSL Study Abroad Eligibility Requirements. Students must have a minimum UMSL cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be a sophomore, junior, or senior. Students applying to the internship program must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Housing: You will live in apartments in central London in shared rooms. The apartments have a kitchen so that you can cook your own meals, allowing you the flexibility to arrange your meals according to your own schedule and budget. All apartments ("flats") are easily accessible by Underground ("tube") service from nerby stations or by bus. Details can be found on the CAPA Accommodations Page.
Important Dates:
Priority Application Deadline: September 23, 2011
Application and Deposit Deadline: October 7, 2011
Acceptance Documents Deadline: TBA - Late October
Remaining Program Fee Deadline: November 2, 2011
Online Orientation Completion: October 30, 2011
Mandatory In Person Oriention: November 4, 2011
Tuition Payment Deadline: UMSL students follow the cashier's schedule. Non-UMSL students must have tuition paid 2 weeks prior to departure.
Program Dates: January 11-April 27, 2012
Estimated Expenses:
1. Academic fees: Students
pay UMSL educational fees (including tuition and IT fees) which are billed to your UMSL studeny account. Financial aid can usually be used towards this program, but students should meet with a Financial Aid Office adviser to confirm their specific financing plans.
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, CAPA support staff and CAPA Program Coordinator, and CAPA registration fee, access to computer lab with wireless internet access, free printing.
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, and optional tours and activities. Estimate approximately $100 per week for miscellaneous expenses.
Below are the 2011-2012 estimated costs for one semester (4 months) at MLP compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in the Missouri London Program, you continue to pay UMSL tuition and may use your financial aid. In addition, both CIS and external scholarships are available. CAPA scholarships are available as well.
| MLP | UM-St. Louis | |
| UMSL Educational Fees1 | $3094.80 | $3094.80 |
| UMSL Information Technology Fee | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $464.40 |
| Initial CAPA Registration Fee/Deposit | $395 | --- |
| Remaining CAPA Housing/Program Fee2 | $9199.00 | $3,151.00 |
| Meals3 | $2,100.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Airfare | $1,000.00 | --- |
| Books (varies per course) | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $1,000.00 | 600 |
| Internship Placement Fee (only if applicable) | ($950.00) | --- |
| CAPA Damage Deposit (refundable) | ($150.00) |
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| Total Estimated Cost5 | $17336.80 | $9,558.20 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. 2012 Rate, Non-resident fees may apply.
2 UMSL housing cost based on single room. MLP Program
fee includes accommodation, subsidized social and cultural activities, and services of CAPA staff.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 3 Plus Meal Plan. MLP meals estimate depends on personal habits (cooking in versus eatting out).
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 personal expenses or independent travel, which vary widely from student to student.
Anyone not paid in full by the deadlines will be subject to a $100 late payment.
How do I apply?
All UMSL Students and students applying through UMSL from schools that are not MLP/MOCON Member schools should complete the semester program application steps below and turn in paperwork to the UMSL Study Abroad Office, 261 MSC by the deadline of October 7th, 2011. Priority Deadline: September 23, 2011
- Study Abroad Application Form. A completed application
form is required. Please type the information in the form, print, sign, and date.
- Essay(s). Study Abroad Essay. Submit a one-page statement explaining why you wish to study
in a foreign country, why you chose the program you did, what you hope
to gain from the experience, and how it will complement your educational
and personal goals.
- Official Transcript. Your most current Official transcript must be requested from the Records Office. You can submit the Transcript
Request Form and the $5 transcript fee in person to the Record's Office, 351 MSC, and they will send
your transcript directly to our office. The $5 transcript fee is payable to the Records Office. Or you can visit the Student Services Request page to view options of requesting online or by fax. (Have it sent directly to 261 MSC Study Abroad office). Please write on your application the date you requested the transcript.
- Two (2) Recommendation Letters. Letters of recommendation from professors: at least one should be from an UMSL professor in your major.
- UMSL students only: Scholarship Application & Scholarship Essay (optional).Students can submit the Scholarship application and Scholarship Essay if they wish. The
Center for International Studies (CIS) provides scholarships in addition to
other financial aid which you may receive. These scholarships are merit-based. The scholarship application deadline is the same date as the study abroad application deadline. Notifications of recipients will go out at the end of the semester applied, and awards will be disbursed approx. 10 days before the start of the program semester.
- In addition, please complete the:CAPA Online APPLICATION PROCESS and the UMSL - CAPA Program Authorization Form (to be signed by the UMSL Study Abroad Application).
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.
For Additional Information:
Professor Joyce M. Mushaben, Mushaben@umsl.edu
Amy Fillo, Study Abroad Coordinator (FilloA@umsl.edu, 314-516-6497)