Program Locations
Nottingham is in central England's Midlands region. It's known for its role in the Robin Hood legend and was once the center of the world's lace industry. London: the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times.
Paris: France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine.
Contact the Program Director
Dr. Mary Aldridge
English Department
P: 480-461-7361
Office: LA3 - Room 14
Email: mary.aldridge@mesacc.edu
July 12-August 5, 2025
Big Ben. Robin Hood. The Eiffel Tower. The Louvre. The British Museum. You can spend part of the summer exploring these world renowned sites and more as you contrast the cultures of England and France. Your global academic adventure will contrast the historical, artistic, and social contexts of these different countries and cultures while you create your own personal memories and narratives.
Spend over 3 weeks exploring the history and modernity of some of the world’s greatest cities, including London, England and Paris, France. Excursions include, but are not limited to: the Victoria & Albert and British Museums (in London), Tower of London, Chatsworth (in Derbyshire, England), Newstead Abbey, and 4 days/3 nights in Paris!
Based in Nottingham, England, your “home” during the program is associated with the legend of Robin Hood in the Sherwood Forest and the defeat of Richard III, former king of England. Nottingham is a vibrant, walkable city in the East Midlands region of central England where the average temperature in July is 70 degrees!
Britain Program Excursions (with tentative dates)
- Chatsworth House (Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire)
- London
- Newstead Abbey
- Paris, France* Excursion (3 nights/4 days)
Summer Courses You Will Take During Program
- 6 credit program - Registration for courses will begin in March 2025
- REQUIRED Pre-departure coursework from July 7-11, 2025.
- ENG217: Personal and Exploratory Writing (3) [L]
- Instructor: Dr. Craig Jacobsen
- HUM251: Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World (3 cr) [H, HU, L]
- Instructor: Dr. Mary Aldridge
- Mandatory study abroad orientation on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9 am - 2 pm at MCC.
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Detailed Information
Britain Program Details
- Students will be housed in student residential housing at Cleaves Hall in Nottingham. Housing units include private bedrooms with bed linens, a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, and electronic security.
Did You Know??
- The United Kingdom has no written constitution.
- England helped develop many of the world's favorite sports, including football (soccer), boxing, and tennis; the Scots invented golf in the 1500s.
- Haggis, a Scottish national dish, is made from ground sheep entrails that are mixed with oats and spices, tied in a sheep's stomach, and cooked.
- The London Underground, known as the Tube, was the first subway system in the world.
- Currency used in England is the pound (GBP, represented by the sign: "£").
- Currency used in France is the Euro (sign: €; code: EUR).
- Read more detailed cultural information on the United Kingdom provided by CultureGrams™.
United kingdom (2024). CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest.
Estimated Program Costs & Deadlines
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Program Fee |
$2,900 |
Program Fee Due: March 21, 2025 $250 Confirmation Deposit Due (towards total program fee): upon acceptance to program Confirmation deposit is non-refundable after the program fee payment deadline. |
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Registration Fee Tuition: 6 credits |
$ 15 $ 582 |
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| Airfare (estimated cost) | $1,800 |
Your program director will provide you with instructions on purchasing airfare for your program. Only after you have received these instructions should you purchase airfare. |
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Meals Meals are NOT included in program fee |
$ 600 | Not needed until you land in Britain! |
| TOTAL Estimated Costs | $5,897 | (program fee, tuition, airfare and meals) |
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| Insurance for Participants 60+ Years of Age | $3.56 per day | The program fee includes secondary insurance for participants ages 18-59. There is an additional insurance charge of $3.56 per day for students 60 years and over. |
| Textbooks | N/A | No textbooks required! |
Passport
Passport Info HereYour passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your return to the USA. |
$165/130 (new/renewal) |
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UK travel authorisation Entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to the UK. Linked to a traveler’s passport, it is valid for up to two years. Cost will be 10 British pounds which is estimated to be about $14. The easiest way to apply for an ETA is through the ‘UK ETA app’, which can be downloaded from the Google Play or Apple App Store. People can apply on GOV.UK if they do not have access to a smartphone. Video: Applying for a UK ETA |
$14 |
Must have passport first!
You’ll need to upload or take photos of the:
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FOR FRANCE EXCURSION ETIAS travel authorisation (scheduled to go into effect in 2025) Entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of these . Linked to a traveler’s passport, it is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Cost will be 7 euros which is estimated to be about $8.
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$8 |
Must have passport first! Most applications will be processed within minutes. It is possible however that your application may take longer to process. If so, you will receive a decision within four days. Please note that this period could be extended by up to 14 days if you are requested to provide additional information or documentation, or up to 30 days if you are invited to an interview. This is why you should apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation well in advance of your planned journey. |
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Program Application Deadline Space is limited. Apply early to reserve your place! |
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Scholarships and Funding Your Program
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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Students MUST apply through the college they are receiving financial aid from (even if taking program classes from MCC). |
Maximum Award: $5,000 October Application Deadline October 10, 2024 Application is now OPEN! March Application Deadline Come learn how to write essays for the Gilman International Scholarship! Wed., September 11, 2024 2-3 pm |
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Maximum Award: $5,000 October Application Deadline October 10, 2024 Application cycle is now OPEN! January Application Deadline TBA |
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