semester in northern england (edge hill university)

The World Endeavors Edge Hill semester is ideal for the  undergraduate who wants a real British college experience. International students live in single dormitory rooms throughout the campus. You might be the only American student on your dorm floor or in the classroom. The campus is beautiful and the location is fantastic. You will have a real opportunity to immerse yourself in British student life as well as the local community.

Eligibility: Minimum 2.5 GPA

Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark on their trip abroad, they will be provided a pre-departure guide that includes important details about their semester abroad. In addition, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

Housing will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and is included in the program. This includes a single bed, desk, desk chair and lamp, easy chair, and wardrobe. Individual rooms do not have telephones. All bed linens and towels are provided. It is the responsibility of the students to change bed linens at the college's linen room and to launder towels themselves. All halls have kitchen and bathroom facilities on every floor.

Food: Meal card included covers 12 meals per week.

Instruction
Teaching in universities in the United Kingdom often differs from instruction in American institutions in terms of class meeting and research required, as well as assessment techniques. Most courses at Edge Hill meet for lectures as well as seminar/tutorial sessions and significant independent study is expected. For these reasons we recommend that students take only four courses per semester. However, students may take five courses per semester if they obtain approval from their Study Abroad Advisor and/or Academic Advisor.

Credit
Academic credit will be issued by Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the student's responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the semester to ensure that courses taken while abroad are transferable to their home institution.

Grading

Courses: There are hundreds of courses offered each semester within a wide range of fields of study. Please download the Semester in England PDF or contact World Endeavors for more information.

Over 7500 students attend Edge Hill University and they have been educating students since 1885. The traditional main building is at the centre of a beautiful 75-acre campus with modern facilities such as the new Learning Innovation Centre around it. For the sports minded, the Sporting Edge, Edge Hill's new sporting complex offers some of the best facilities in UK higher education, while the Student Union runs many sporting and non-sporting societies and also provides a wide range of entertainment throughout the year. Edge Hill has an International Office dedicated to supporting our small number of International students. The International Team offers a friendly and helpful service and are able to advise on most aspects of your stay in the UK.

Activities:

Extra and co-curricular activities abound including sports societies, Students' Union, and student societies.

Sports Societies
Athletics, badminton, basketball, hockey, karate, outdoor pursuits, netball, rugby league, rugby union, self defense, swimming, table tennis, tai kwon-do, tennis, trampolining, volleyball, water polo

Students Union
The Students' Union provides a program of entertainment and activities to suit the varied tastes of all students. From live music and pub quizzes to formal dinner dances and trips to local nightclubs, there are numerous opportunities for students to enjoy their leisure time.

Student Societies
Amnesty International, Christian Union, Conservation, Controversy, Disability Awareness Society, Film and Media, Footlights (Drama), Geography, History International Society, Irish, Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual, Pagan, Rock Music, Roleplay, Web Society, Women's Group

Not Included:

• Round-Trip airfare to England 
• Textbooks 
• Personal expenses