Canterbury, England

Canterbury, England
Important Dates

February (last Friday):
Application Deadline

October, November, January:
Information Sessions
The Canterbury Program is a cooperative program between Cazenovia College and Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). Students participating in the Canterbury study abroad program will take classes at CCCU. CCCU’s Canterbury campus is the largest of its five campuses and an hour away from London by train. A World Heritage Site and home to England’s oldest cathedral, the city of Canterbury provides an endless source of historical, architectural and cultural inspiration.

This international study experience takes place during the fall semester and is designed primarily for students who are in their junior year, though students who are seniors can also participate. The program is selective and students must complete an application process.

Academic Information

This study abroad course is offered during the Fall semester. Those who participate in the Canterbury Program remain registered Cazenovia College students and must enroll in OS-301-01—Overseas Study. The 16 semester hour course load taken by all students who participate in the Canterbury Program includes 5 courses of 3 semester hours each, plus a 1 semester hour weekly seminar. The courses include:

The courses include:
  • Modern Britain (3 credit hours) – a comparison course between the United States and Great Britain, which covers contemporary topics on: politics, society, culture, health care, media etc.;

  • either British History, Romans to Civil War or British Literature, Chaucer to Dickens (3 credit hours);

  • three additional courses selected from the CCCU curriculum that satisfy Cazenovia College degree requirements (3 credit hours each), and;

  • a weekly seminar convened by the Cazenovia College faculty member who accompanies the students during their stay in Canterbury (1 credit hour)

Courses taken during this program fulfill Major course requirements, General Education requirements or electives.

Eligibility

Cazenovia College juniors or seniors who have achieved a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA are encouraged to apply. Junior and seniors who have achieved a 2.75 to 2.99 cumulative GPA will be given consideration as applicants.

Download the 2013 Canterbury Study Abroad Application.

Formalities

Cost and Aid
Students who participate will be required to purchase round trip airfare and travel insurance as part of a group travel purchase.

All Cazenovia College scholarships, grants and other financial aid arrangements remain in place.
Housing and Dining
Those students who participate in the Canterbury Program will live in assigned Canterbury Christ Church University student housing at the Parham Road Student Village and will take meals at the Canterbury Christ Church University dining hall.
Identification
In addition to a valid Passport, students will also need a Canterbury Christ Church University student ID card. In order for the cards to be prepared by the time students arrive, participants must respond to the CCCU emails and pre-register online by the deadline provided.
Visas
Currently, a student visitor who is a U.S. citizen living in the U.S. is not required to have a visa to live in the United Kingdom if the duration of the stay will be less than 6 months.

Resources

Canterbury Christ Church University
http://www.canterbury.ac.uk
Telephone:
From the U.S.: 011 44 1227 767700
From England: 01227 767700
U.S. Embassy in London
http://london.usembassy.gov
24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 2LQ
United Kingdom
Telephone:
From the U.S.: 011 44 20 7499 9000
From England: 0 20 7499 9000
For more information, contact:
Linda Luques, Executive Administrative Assistant | Phone: 315.655.7128 | Email: lluques@cazenovia.edu