UB Honors

Honors Semester in Wales with UNCW

Posted by jdudek on March 3, 2008 in Study Abroad

Again for Spring 2009, the Honors Scholars Program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington will sponsor a semester study abroad program in Great Britain at the University of Wales at Swansea, winner of the coveted London Times award for “best student experience” among British universities, as determined by student votes. We welcome honors students from universities across the United States to join us.

The semester will be hosted by Dr. Patricia Comeaux, Professor of Communication Studies at UNCW.

The Setting: The University of Wales at Swansea, overlooking Swansea Bay, is situated within a large area of landscaped parkland within walking distance of the city center. To the west is the lovely Gower Peninsula with its broad bays and sandy coves. Swansea is a modern city of 200,000 with well-equipped leisure centers and cultural facilities. Swansea can be reached by train from London in about 3 hours.

Course of study: Students may earn 15-17 credits at Swansea by enrolling in four courses and completing an internship.

Students from any major are welcome. Students must be honors students in good standing at their home universities. The students will be actively assisted by the American Studies Office at the University of Wales at Swansea in course selection and internship arrangements. Dr. Comeaux will teach the honors seminar and will arrange field trips, social gatherings, and other events.

Internship: Internships will be arranged in an area of the student’s choice. Some examples are Swansea City Council, BBC Radio, Magistrate Court, the local Archaeological Trust, county environmental protection agency, museums, schools, and financial establishments.

Housing: Students will live with British students in the Hendrefoilan Student Village, an apartment style living arrangement.

Costs and Application: In 2008 the cost was $7935, and we expect that price to remain close to the charge for 2009. The cost includes tuition and fees, internship placement and supervision, accommodations, study abroad health insurance, orientation, local bus pass, and scheduled field trips. Not included are airfare, meals, and books.

Applications may be requested from the Office of International Programs, UNCW, Wilmington NC 28403-5965.  E-mail: pikek@uncw.edu <mailto:pikek@uncw.edu>

I hope you can join us for the limited number of spaces on this unique opportunity to live and study in the UK. More information about the program, a description of the honors seminar, links to UWS, and pictures of UWS, Swansea, and Wales are available at this web site:

http://www.uncw.edu/intprogs/documents/UWS2008_001.ppt <http://www.uncw.edu/intprogs/documents/UWS2008_001.ppt>
Please feel free to contact Dr. Patricia Comeaux (comeauxp@uncw.edu <mailto:comeauxp@uncw.edu> )

Mark Gallovic, Director of Education Abroad (gallovicm@uncw.edu <mailto:gallovicm@uncw.edu> ,), or

Kara Pike, Assistant Director of Education Abroad (pikek@uncw.edu <mailto:pikek@uncw.edu>  )

with any questions.