Description

Experience one of the world's great cities--a bustling metropolis where history and culture awaits just outside your door. You will live in a shared apartment or homestay within commuting distance of CAPA's centrally located London Program Center in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. A welcoming place with a strong sense of community, the CAPA London Center is well served by public transportation, with easy access to all parts of the city.

London Program
CAPA individual enrollment programs are designed to be fully inclusive and therefore affordable to all types of students. The University of Minnesota provides transfer credit for both courses and internships. CAPA courses are designed to be relevant to your study in Britain. Students live in residential and homestay accommodation and participate in internships and service learning opportunities, which allow them to live and learn among the local British people. CAPA is one of the largest internship providers in London!

Overview
Our special blend of academic and experiential education gives you the best possible in-class and out-of-class learning experience. Our courses are designed to engage you in critical thought and challenge you to pursue subjects in depth through academic research and field research in London. Your instructors will integrate events and activities that draw upon London's cultural wealth and diversity to enrich your education abroad.

CAPA's My Education program offers students the opportunity and independence to decide how they want to learn about culture according to how they enjoy learning. A menu of different activities, events, lectures, visits and self-directed tours, centered around key themes, is offered and students select what will teach them the most about Great Britain.

Highlights

Value
The CAPA London Program is designed to be affordable for all types of students. You will receive an allowance for food and local travel, and your courses and internship are included.

Included are: Tuition--for the autumn and spring semester programs, you can earn 12 to 18 credits (with a maximum of 6 credits for an internship); housing, internship placements, a meal stipend of 40 British Pounds per week; a London Underground Pass for zones 1 and 2 for the duration of the program; and access to a variety of CAPA ME cultural activities.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

As one of the largest internship providers in London, we have built an extensive network of internship sites in businesses, nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations. Work with locals and enhance your resume! Build professional skills and gain perspective as you engage a network of international contacts in your field.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

yes

Students must be at least 18 years old, hold at least a 2.8 GPA, and be in good standing on home campus. Must also have advisor's permission.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

CAPA offers need-based, merit, and access scholarships ranging from USD250 to USD3,000 per student.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

CAPA International Education's Mission Statement

Our mission has remained unchanged since 1972: to provide learning abroad opportunities which genuinely educate students and visiting faculty about the people and culture in which they are learning in a holistic educational environment. Our programs weave experiential and academic learning together with internships, co-curricular activities and methods of instruction; these create a total learning environment, ensuring every student gains the deeper contextual relevance before, during and after their study abroad experience. We believe that a student's intercultural awareness and self-confidence, as well as a genuine interest in their own education can be uniquely shaped while learning abroad. Over 50,000 students are alumni of the CAPA Organization. It is our belief that the experiences and lessons gained by your students on our programs will continue to bring new levels of curiosity and tolerance to the future generations of people they engage with. Live. Create. Learn. Explore. Discover.

Year Founded

1972