The Missouri London Program allows you to participate in a remarkable experience abroad, engaging in both class work and real work experience! You will be placed in an internship in your sequence. The opportunity to work in an international environment and demonstrate your journalism skills while getting to know Brits first-hand, makes this program our most popular.
In addition to the internship, you will also take one course, International Issues Reporting. The class is a journalism course taught by an MU Journalism faculty member participating in the program. It will examine the British media system (all sequences) and incorporate an American comparison. Program Dates: Approximately mid-May through mid-August.
Host Institution: Imperial College
The Missouri London Program is led by a group of Missouri faculty members from various schools. Although the courses are not taught by one "university," they are set on one of England's finest campuses, Imperial College.
Take advantage of the opportunity to meet and socialize with British students at Imperial College by getting involved in a campus organization or visiting their student union in your main classroom building. The students receive the Imperial College Union ID Card when they arrive in London. This allows them to participate in most I.C. Union activities, clubs, and societies as well as receive student discounts or subsidized meals at the lunch/dinner places on campus. This card is not a full Imperial College Student ID; students do not officially enroll at I.C. so they will not get discounts on tube passes, etc. However, the ID will allow you to partake in campus events throughout the semester.
Area
Walking past the reconstructed Globe Theatre, once home to infamous works of London playwright William Shakespeare, following the path along the river Thames leads you beyond the world-famous Tate Modern Museum and finally under the enormous London Eye, the largest Ferris wheel in the world which towers over the city's skyline. Crossing the river, you will be met by a crowd of souvenir peddlers, anxious to sell you miniature Big Bens and bags of roasted almonds. Once across the bridge, you now bear witness to the historic and still active Houses of Parliament, the towering structure of Big Ben and finally Westminster Abbey. Can you imagine that seeing all this is possible in less than an hour of walking? Tied together by one of the oldest and most effective underground transportation systems in the world, the London Tube, as a student you will be able to explore all that London has to offer. The city of London is truly a mix of new and old, of fast-paced business and of slow moving pubs. To experience it all, there is no better way than to spend time as a student in the Missouri London Program, submersing yourself in a culture rich in history and budding with modern amenities.
Eligibility
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who have completed the first course in their sequence are eligible for admission to a study abroad internship program. Students with slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing.
Course Credit
You will earn nine credit hours (Journalism Elective credits).
The internship earns you six hours of Journalism Elective credit. In addition, the International Issues Reporting course will earn you another three hours of Journalism Elective credit.
Costs
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.
Because this is a fee paying program, it is more expensive than an exchange program. The International Enrichment program fee is approximately $7,100, which includes housing, internship, program-related activities, on-site orientation and assistance, round-trip flight from Chicago, and housing deposit fee. In addition, you will be billed MU educational fees (9 credits) and a $500 MU Study Abroad fee. Additional expenses to consider for this program include personal and internship-related transportation, insurance, meals, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
Financial Aid
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.
The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
International Enrichment provides housing in apartments or flats, in downtown London. Located in South Kensington, you will be near many restaurants, shops, and cafés.
How to Apply
Deadline for Summer 2007 Program: Feb. 22, 2008
It is recommended that all applicants meet with the Journalism Study Abroad Advisor prior to applying if they have questions or concerns. Please submit the following application materials in a manila envelope to the Journalism Study Abroad Coordinator, 76 Gannett by the posted deadline. Remember to sign-up for an interview time when you drop off your application! For this program you will need:
Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Please have references direct letters "To Whom It May Concern." [Recommendation Form]
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An official transcript.
Deposit of $500 and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall.
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Resume. Submit hard copy with application packet and e-mail electronic version to
International Enrichment Application.
Must be signed by parents (if under 21) and include a check for $395 made payable to "International Enrichment."
PDF File: 373K
The Missouri London Program allows you to participate in a remarkable experience abroad, engaging in both class work and real work experience! You will be placed in an internship in your sequence. The opportunity to work in an international environment and demonstrate your journalism skills while getting to know Brits first-hand, makes this program our most popular.
In addition to the internship, you will also take one course, International Issues Reporting. The class is a journalism course taught by an MU Journalism faculty member participating in the program. It will examine the British media system (all sequences) and incorporate an American comparison. Program Dates: Approximately mid-May through mid-August.
Because this is a fee paying program, it is more expensive than an exchange program. The International Enrichment program fee is approximately $7,100, which includes housing, internship, program-related activities, on-site orientation and assistance, round-trip flight from Chicago, and housing deposit fee. In addition, you will be billed MU educational fees (9 credits) and a $500 MU Study Abroad fee. Additional expenses to consider for this program include personal and internship-related transportation, insurance, meals, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
