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"You find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
-- Samuel Johnson
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The University of Pittsburgh is pleased to sponsor a program which is offered both fall and spring semesters in the heart of London, one of the most vibrant, artistic, and cultural cities in the world. Pitt in London affords students the opportunity to study the humanities, business, social sciences and communications in this internationally diverse capital city. The program is conveniently located in the Royal Borough of Kensington, just blocks away from the Kensington Palace and Gardens, Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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| Pitt in London Info Session Schedule |
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If you are interested in the Pitt in London Program, the best way to learn the details of the program and ask any questions you may have is to attend a Pitt in London Info Session. At the Info Session, you will learn about the program in detail; housing arrangements, courses, meals and travel. The Info Session is also where a student may obtain an Internship Application.
Please contact Jeff Whitehead for more information or to schedule an Info Session.
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The University of Pittsburgh collaborates with the Centers for Academic Programs Abroad (CAPA), the London-based organization which coordinates all of the on-site program logistics. The CAPA office and classrooms are located on Cromwell Road, a few blocks from the Gloucester Road tube station and minutes away from the Kensington Palace and Gardens, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Students will take classes at the CAPA center or in other classrooms arranged by CAPA.
Courses are offered in a variety of disciplines by British faculty from various institutions of higher education in London. Optional internships with British organizations and businesses are offered to students interested in gaining valuable work experience in their desired field. Each course offered is worth 3 credits, except the Arts and Sciences London Internship which is worth 6 credits (CBA students earn 3 credits). All students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits and can take a maximum of 15 credits. All credits and grades earned on this program (with the exception of internship grades) will be recorded on the Pitt transcript and figured into the Pitt QPA calculation.
Students will be taking classes and living with other American students. The best opportunities to meet the British include interning, living with a host family, or joining student clubs and societies at the University of London at Imperial College.
Courses taught by British Faculty: These 3-credit courses are taught by British faculty members from various universities in London:
ARTSC 1001--International Studies - London
BUSMKT 1461--International Marketing
COMMRC 1151--British Broadcasting Today
ECON 0500--Introduction to International Trade
ENGLIT 0580--Introduction to Shakespeare
ENGLIT 1360--Topics in 20th Century Literature: Britain
ENGLIT 1760--Topics in Popular Culture: Post-war Britain
HA&A 0030--Introduction to Modern Art
HIST 1123--Twentieth Century Britain
PS 1311 -- West European Government and Politics
PSY 1050 -- Special Topics: Child Development
Other:
ARTSC 1903--London Internship and PELA course (3 or 6-credit)
CBA Internships: (3 credit - only by appointment with CBA Director of Leadership Development )
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Academic 6-credit internships are available for students who want to complement their semester in London with practical work experience. Internships are unpaid and are available in a variety of fields including, but NOT limited to: advertising, education, politics, theater, communications, public relations, marketing, social services, tourism, medicine, museum management, and information technology. To view a sampling of past internship placements, please visit our Pitt in London Internships Page Interns will work no less than 20 hours per week. Students will also be enrolled in the Perspectives on Experiential Learning Abroad (PELA) course for 2 hours per week (except CBA Internship students).
Students interested in this opportunity will be required to submit the Pitt in London Internship Application which consists of the following: Internship Agreement Form, a polished resume/CV, a cover letter, one academic AND one professional reference, and two passport size photos. Students will have an interview for their internship upon arrival in London. There is no extra fee to complete an internship, HOWEVER, a cancellation fee is charged if the student drops the internship. You must attend a Pitt in London Information Session to obtain an internship application. These will be offered in September - March. To sign up for an information session, please call 412-648-7413 or email abroad@pitt.edu.
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Program dates for the Spring 2009 semester are as follows:
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Arrive in London
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Wednesday, 14 January 2009 |
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Classes begin
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Monday, 19 January 2009 |
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Break
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TBA |
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Depart London
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Saturday, 25 April 2009 |
SPRING 2009 PROGRAM FEE
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FOR PITT STUDENTS
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$TBA |
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FOR NON-PITT STUDENTS
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$TBA |
Fee includes:
- Tuition and fees for 12-15 credits
- Housing
- Meals (weekly allowance OR breakfast & dinner with family)
- Transportation from Heathrow Airport in London only on the designated arrival date and time. (Students not able to make these arranged date and time must travel independently to their residence.)
- Orientation program in London
- Insurance coverage under World Student Insurance Policy
- 1 required field trip to Stonehenge and Bath
- All theatre tickets for required performances
- Tube pass for the Zone 1-2 area (Zone 1-3 for host family students) (no tube pass provided for the break week)
- Various social events, including an arrival party, a mid-term cream tea, and a final farewell party
- Membership to the University of London at Imperial College Student Union, allowing students to use eating facilities and join clubs.
Additional Expenses:
Airfare, books, and spending money are not included in the program fee. An estimated budget for these prices is shown below. Because students spending habits vary depending on living and travel preferences, this should only be used as a rough approximation. Past participants have spent more and less in each category.
- Application Fee $50
- Visa Fee (for interns only) $250
- Study Abroad Administrative Fee $350
- Airfare $700
- Textbooks $160
- Personal Expenses $3000
An extra tube pass for an additional zone of travel may be needed if doing an internship (approximately 20 pounds per month). Students who plan to travel extensively throughout Europe should budget more than $3000 for personal expenses.
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Option 1 - Student Residences: Students will be housed in flats or dormitory type accommodations typically located in Central London. Flats are furnished and kitchens are stocked with basic cooking utensils. Bed linens will also be provided. Students should bring their own towels. Students will be notified shortly before departure of their residence address and location.
Students will receive a £40 to help defray the cost of meals. Students receive a Zone 1 and 2 tube pass with this housing option.
Option 2 - Homestay: Students choosing to stay with a British family will have cultural interaction with a British family. This will be in an area of London no further than Zone 3, from which central London is easily accessible. This form of housing is most popular with students who prefer to not be living with just American students and who want to learn more about British culture. Each family is carefully screened and most are accustomed to having international students. Students living with a British family will have their own room which will include a bed with weekly change of linen, a desk, storage areas, chair, and lamp. Bathrooms will be shared with the family. Students should bring their own towels, a telephone card, and be prepared to do their own laundry. The family will provide both continental breakfast and dinner at home. Note that no meal allowance is provided with this option as two meals per day are provided by the family. Students receive a Zone 1-3 tube pass with this housing option.
Both families and students will complete host selection profiles which will be used by the housing coordinator to try to match the requirements of the student with those of the family.
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| Application Deadline and Requirements |
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Application deadline for Spring 2009:
(for both program and internship applications)
You may download the Program Application by clicking here. If you are intending to do an internship, you must submit your internship application and your program application at the same time. In order to obtain an internship application, you must attend a Pitt in London Info Session. There is no rolling admissions for this program; all complete applications will be reviewed after the application deadline. Students will receive notification of admission status within two weeks after the application deadline.
Admission Requirements
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in any academic major with at least a 2.75 QPA are encouraged to apply. Juniors and seniors who have a 3.00 QPA or higher are preferred. Pitt students that do not have a 2.75 QPA will need approval from their school. If you would like to spend your final term abroad, you must also obtain special approval.
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