Description

Interstudy provides a wide range of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities throughout Britain. Our partnerships in the British Isles date to our founding in 1980 and place Interstudy among the most experienced providers of facilitated direct enrollment study abroad programs in the UK and Ireland. Students can enroll in a broad range of courses and actively participate in university life while enjoying Interstudy organized excursions and staying connected to in country staff.

Swansea is famous for its beaches and offers miles of beautiful coastline. The city is also the gateway to the Gower Peninsular, the first place in the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area attracts walkers, surfers, wind surfers, rock climbers, cavers, and hang-gliding enthusiasts. Swansea has a large and varied selection of pubs and clubs, with live music almost every night of the week. In the center of town, the Monkey Bar is known for its innovative hip-hop and guest DJ nights, and if you're into rock, The Office is the place to go on the weekends. The comprehensive local bus service allows you to travel all over the city, to the Gower, Cardiff and the surrounding areas. Swansea is easily accessible to all parts of the U.K., with London less than three hours away by train, and regular ferry service between Swansea and Cork, Ireland.

Highlights

As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a modern approach to learning, backed by excellent facilities and high standards of teaching. Swansea is one of the six constituent institutions of the federal University of Wales and consistently ranks in the top 10 of the UK's Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey. The academic nature of the University is diversified, dominated neither by the Arts nor the Sciences.

Swansea has the advantage of being large enough to support a wide range of academic and social activity yet small enough to provide you with the sense of belonging and community often absent at larger institutions.

With a few exceptions due to exam schedules and over-enrollment, you will be able to select your modules (courses) from almost all Swansea University departments. Swansea has several highlights you may want to consider. One is the 3-credit pre-semester course, British Culture & Politics, held in your choice of London or Swansea. The other is the possibility of enrolling in a 3-credit internship. Placements are available in: Arts & History, Computing & IT, Education, Environment, Finance, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Media and Entertainment, Politics, Police Administration, Real Estate, Social Work, and Sports Therapy.

Swansea University has a strong campus-based student community, so there are always events and activities going on. Whether you like to play team sports, fancy yourself as a budding journalist or have a passionate interest in the arts, there is usually something organized on campus for you to try. The Students' Union supports over 80 societies, including the print and on-line student newspaper, Waterfront, and the campus radio station, Xtreme 963, both of which are run by teams of students. Numerous on-campus sporting facilities are available offering opportunities for casual participation, recreational classes, intra-mural and competitive sports. You will live in the Hendrefoelan Student Village in a self-catered flat or house with 4-8 single bedrooms and shared kitchen, dining, and bathroom facilities. Wireless internet is available in all University accommodation.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.

Program Fees Include:

* Before Departure:
- 30 Minute Individual Advising Session
- Group Flight Option
- Student Union Membership and ISIC Card
- Student Handbook
- Arrival Booklet

* On Site:
- Host Institution Tuition and General Fees
- Housing
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- On-Site Arrival and Orientation Program
- Local Staff
- Excursion Program
- 24-Hour Emergency Support
- Cell Phone
- Assistance with Host University Registration
- Access to Health Services and Counseling at Host Institution

* Upon Return:
- End of Program Transcript
- Alumni Program

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Each semester, Interstudy awards two types of scholarships in a competitive process based on financial need and academic merit. Interstudy scholarships range from USD 500-1,000 and STA Travel scholarships are valued at USD 250 and require that you book your travel through STA Travel, in Cambridge, MA. All prospective students are eligible to apply for either or both scholarships. Applications are due by May 1st for the fall semester and by October 1st for the spring semester. An application form may be downloaded from the Interstudy website.

Application Process Involves

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

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Interstudy's Mission Statement

The goal of our small staff in the US, UK, Ireland, and South Africa is to work as one office, across time zones, continents, and cultures, to provide our students and US partner institutions with seamless support, from inquiry to re-entry. With extensive use of technology, we at Interstudy are there to help our students, partner institutions, and colleagues with any question, large or small.

Year Founded

1980