Drexel in Dublin + London: Dual City Summer
The Dublin+London program is Drexel's first dual city study abroad program that allows Drexel students to experience two European cities in one term! Through this unique opportunity, students spend 5 weeks in Dublin and 5 weeks in London, taking 2 courses in each city for a total of 18 credits. The Dublin+London program is open to all majors and offered during summer term only. The program is run in partnership with the Foundation for International Education (FIE). Student participants will be from Drexel and other American universities, for a great mix of backgrounds and perspectives.
Orientation: Students will be greeted in both cities by local support staff for orientation, which includes tours, a welcome dinner and other activities. A group flight will be organized to London at the end of Dublin summer session 1.
Dublin
With a young and vibrant population of over one million, Dublin has enjoyed considerable economic growth in the last decade. While Dublin may be a city on the move, the charm, culture and heritage of old Dublin is still apparent everywhere. Dublin Events Blog
Campus: FIE has teamed up with the Dublin Business School (DBS) in order to utilize their on-site instructors, housing accommodations, classrooms, and campus resources. Classes will be held at DBS which is located in the heart of the city just a few minutes stroll from St. Stephens Green, Grafton Street, Trinity College and the Temple Bar district.
London
London is undoubtedly one of the world's greatest cultural and economic centers and has been dubbed as the "coolest city in the world". The rich history combined with contemporary and multicultural dynamics of the city offer a perfect backdrop for study abroad!
Campus: Classes in London take place at Foundation House, FIE's main headquarters and study center, located in South Kensington and just a 10 minute walk from the residence halls. Classes are taught by British faculty.
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Sophomore status or higher
Students
must be scheduled for summer term class. Students that apply for the Dublin+London program are obligated to attend both parts of the program for summer session 1 and 2.
Course Availability
Dublin: Students on the Drexel in Dublin program will take 2 courses: Irish History, Literature & Politics AND Irish Culture & Society
In addition, the Dublin session includes two mandatory weekend excursions:
Field Trip 1: Stormont Buildings in Belfast, the home of the former Northern Ireland Government.
Field Trip 2: West Cork Literary Festival- Students will visit Bantry, Co. Cork where they will experience literary workshops and readings and be able to integrate the trip into their academic curriculum.
London: Students can select 2 of the following 3 courses in London: Professional Personal Selling; Food, Society, & Culture in Britain; or History of Modern Design. All courses in London incorporate local site visits for a hands on learning experience.
Course Equivalencies
Dublin Course Descriptions
London Course Descriptions
Grading
Students will receive 18 Drexel credits and Drexel grades for this program. ALL courses are worth 4.5 credits and are taught on an accelerated 5 week schedule. Classes are taught by local faculty in both Dublin and London, giving a very international perspective to your studies!
Students must be scheduled for summer term class. Students that apply for the Dublin+London program are obligated to attend both parts of the program for summer session 1 and 2.
Dublin Session 1 Dates and Itinerary
| Program Start Date |
06/23/2016 |
| Program End Date |
07/29/2016 |
London Session 2 Dates and Itinerary
| Program Start Date |
07/29/2016 |
| Program End Date |
08/28/2016 |
Dublin: Students will be housed in fully furnished student apartments approximately 20 minutes (by foot) from campus. Each apartment typically contains 3-4 private single bedrooms with a sink, with a shared bathroom and living/dining/kitchen area.
London: Students will be housed in dormitory-style residence halls that include fully equipped kitchens on each floor and private bathrooms in most cases. All residence halls have wireless internet access.
American and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for this program. Students with other nationalities should confirm with the British and Irish Embassy websites to confirm visa requirements.
Pre-entry Clearance: All non-EU students participating on this dual-city program are now required to apply for pre-entry clearance for student status in the U.K. Please visit
http://www.fie.org.uk/content/upload/documents/Student_Visitor_Guide.pdf for application procedures. Students should begin their application as soon as possible after acceptance to ensure this is issued before travel.
Program Costs
This is a Drexel sponsored program so all of your financial aid applies. Students will be billed a program fee to cover housing and other miscellaneous costs. Please refer to the program Budget Sheet for cost details.
Dublin+London 2016 Program Fee: $5,415
Included in Program fee:
Apartment style housing in Dublin
2 mandatory weekend excursions in Dublin
Dormitory style housing in London
5 week local transportation pass for London
Class site visits in London (some extra lab fees may apply)
Orientation & welcome activities for both cities
International medical insurance for summer term
On-site support staff in both cities
Not included in program fee: Meals, R/T airfare US to Europe, UK Pre-Entry Clearance, travel from Dublin to London, books, spending money, personal travel, miscellaneous.
Financial Aid
Financial aid applies for this program. If you receive Federal Work Study, consider applying for the Study Abroad Online Journalist work study position (only available to students after accepted into the program).
Scholarships
To seek additional funding, review the Scholarship & Funding Opportunities. Remember that scholarship deadlines may be much earlier than study abroad deadlines, so plan accordingly. Students may also want to submit a revised budget to the Financial Aid Office to see if additional funding may be available.
For more information on these and many other scholarship opportunities, visit our Scholarships page.
