This program has been called "the Rolls Royce" of study
abroad programs, and yet it is significantly less expensive than others of its
type. The program is primarily intended for students at the Virginia
Military Institute, Washington and Lee University, Roanoke College,
Hampden-Sydney College, Mary Baldwin College, and Sweet Briar College, but
students from other schools may also apply. The deadline for applications
this year has been extended beyond the original date of Fenruary 15, but
interested students should apply soon while places are still available.
| Summer 2008: | Between June 30 and August 9, 2008, a select group of students from participating Virginia Colleges will have a unique opportunity to study at St. Anne's College, University of Oxford in England. The program follows the English Tutorials conducted by Oxford dons. Tutorial groups are small, allowing for considerable individual attention and active participation. |
| Subject: | The literature, history, and society of late 16th and early 17th century England, the Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Caroline periods, will be the central theme of both lectures and tutorials. (For a sample tutorial, please click here.) |
| Academic Credit: | Upon successful completion of the program the student will be awarded two units or six semester hours. |
| Cost: | The program fee is approximately $6,250. This sum includes full tuition, room, board, and group excursions to the Royal Shakespeare Company productions in London and Stratford-upon-Avon. Not included is the cost of transportation, passports, and incidental expenses. |
| Residence: | All participants will reside at St. Anne's College (single rooms) and will take their meals in the college commons. |
| Application Procedures: | The program is designed for rising seniors and juniors, though
exceptionally qualified rising sophomores may be considered. All applicants
are strongly encouraged to take background courses in English history and
literature before applying.
Complete applications are due by February 15, 2008. An application fee of $250 must accompany each application. In the case of successful candidates, this fee will be applied to the cost of the program. The fee is returned is the student is not accepted. Announcement of acceptances will be made in early March, 2008. |
| Additional Program Information: | Sample VPO Checklist |
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