| Winter 2024: London COMM |
| January 05, 2024 - January 31, 2024 (dates are tentative) |
Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, April 19 2023.
Please contact the faculty director for more information. |
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Note: Please check program pages regularly or follow @UDGlobal on Instagram or Twitter for updated information on applying for a 24W study abroad program.
Please review the CGPS COVID-19 Updates page before applying to a study abroad program for information about COVID-19 related travel requirements and policies for UD study abroad.
All applicants must have a valid passport by the program’s application deadline. Your passport’s expiration date must be more than six months after the program ends. If you do not have a current passport, apply through the U.S. State Department. It takes an average of 8-11 weeks (2-3 months) to process a passport.
Traveling and studying abroad during a global pandemic poses new challenges and requires accepting a higher level of uncertainty than in the past. Students who choose to study abroad at this time must be prepared to adapt to the evolving situation and must take responsibility to act in accordance with the rules, regulations, and recommendations of UD, their program leadership, and legal authorities of their home and host country. Due to the rapidly changing and unpredictable global and local response to COVID-19, these rules, regulations and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
The University will continue to monitor the ongoing situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) as we approach the departure date for this program. Please reach out to your program coordinator or faculty director with questions and continue to monitor the UD coronavirus webpage for updates. If UD decides to cancel a study abroad program, we will communicate directly with affected students. |
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| Program Description | |
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London, one the most exciting places in the world, is possibly the top city to study the communication industry anywhere outside the United States.
This program offers the chance of a lifetime to learn about yourself and the larger world by living for five weeks in central London, one of the most cosmopolitan, exciting, and communication-oriented cities anywhere, while studying global public relations and the advertising industry.
London, a city long considered one of the top three centers for global public relations and advertising, will be a “living laboratory” immersing you in cutting-edge strategic communication. You will meet agency professionals, visit some of the best and most exciting art/history/fashion/cultural museums in the world and visit several UNESCO world heritage sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London fortress and the City of Bath, considered to be the most beautiful town in the UK. These will expand your perspective which helps you to grow personally and academically.
London is the actual center of many key cultural, political and economic components of today’s complex world.
• It’s a global financial center so many international businesses have a large public relations and advertising staff headquartered there. It’s Europe’s largest city so you can meet people from every corner of the world there.
• It’s also the most visited city in the world so it’s a welcoming place with fascinating options for people with every type of interest.
• It’s been one of the world’s major cultural and business hubs for centuries, and it is still a clear leader in the global economy so it gives you a first-hand understanding of the realities of today’s global marketplace.
During free time you can choose among the extensive list of opportunities to dip into your academic or personal interests, including: West End live theater (England’s version of Broadway), renowned museums like the British Museum, the Tate museum of modern art, the Winston Churchill War Rooms, the Fashion and Textile Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, Harry Potter film studios, or Harrod’s department store.
The program typically includes MANY excursions round London which include:
1) an ancient Roman wall and the Tower of London castle-fortress-dungeon combination where the "crown jewels"
2) St. Paul’s Cathedral re-designed after the plague swept through London and the Great Fire of London destroyed 70% of the city in 1666. (perhaps you'll climb the 528 steps to the tippy top for stunning views of the whole city)
3) Kensington Palace
4) Hampton Court Palace
5) Westminster Abbey
6) advertising and public relations agencies
7) an ancient Roman bath house
You'll visit even castles or palaces where both historic and current members of the British Royal Family live and work, ancient and modern monuments, walk by the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, and perhaps you'll opt to visit contemporary architectural icons like the London Eye Ferris wheel or the Sky Garden high atop the controversial “Walkie-talkie” skyscraper which both offer 360 degree views of London.
Beauty, activity, mass media, public relations, advertising agencies, cuisine, global neighbors ... they all await you . . . and it’s an English-speaking country so no foreign language skills needed!
Plus, rookie travelers can easily navigate around London safely thanks to the fantastic public transportation ‘triple crown’ of the Underground (aka Tube subway system), iconic red double-decker buses and the famous black cabs. Everywhere we go as part of the program (except for two full-day excusions) is remarkably close together, all within a two-mile radius. London is a very walkable city!
This program is extremely popular so please apply early to it. Not all interested students can be accepted due to the high volume of applications.
Students will share a room with one other student in a four-star hotel in the middle of the most central part of London. We're close to the key cultural district of Bloomsbury, which houses the famous British Museum. Our location provides extremely easy access to the heart of the city. We will have our own classroom in a American study abroad facility that's also very close to our hotel.
The program includes a full English breakfast in your hotel's upscale restaurant each and every morning, an "Oyster" (subway and bus) pass for central London (Zones 1 and 2), all transportation to and from every class excursion (which also includes trips outside of London via bus or train), and a few group meals together, including a "Bye Bye Banquet" on our last night in London.
The Program Fee includes housing in double rooms, group excursions, cultural events, a tube pass for zones 1-2, international medical insurance and a farewell meal.
The Program Fee does NOT include airfare to/from London, nor airport transfers within the U.S.
Students will need to budget for laundry, most meals, and cellphone.
The program officially begins when students arrive in London. Students will receive detailed travel instructions after acceptance, explaining how and where to purchase their plane ticket. See the Cost section below for estimate airfare. |
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| ACCESSIBILITY: Students with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged to study abroad, but should be aware that accessibility and accommodation in some program locations may differ from the United States. Transit systems and legacy building construction practices may not meet U.S. accessibility standards, and alternative access to public transportation, buildings, or public sites cannot be guaranteed. Review these questions with the Office of Disability Support Services to determine whether this program can meet your accommodation needs. |
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| Program Courses | |
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| Students must enroll in all credit-bearing courses for a grade. Only the UNIV (zero credit) course may be taken pass/fail. Audit registration is not permitted on UD Travel Study. Please refer to the University Catalog to verify requirements and prerequisites |
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| All students must enroll in at least 6 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course. |
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| COMM 200-070: Topics in Communication: Global Public Relations (3 credits) |
| Rotating topics presenting overviews of social science research on communication in various contexts including the behavior of individuals,relationships, social groups, and media in society. Emphasize theories, empirical findings, and applications of communication research in the social and behavioral sciences. |
| Restrictions: May be repeated two times for nine credits when topics vary. |
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| COMM 313-070: Communication Principles in Advertising (3 credits) |
| Provides a comprehensive overview of the marketing function, emphasizing integrated marketing communication. Includes historical perspective and current advertising and promotion principles and practices. Combines both individual and small team projects, such as developing an Integrated Marketing Communication campaign. |
| Not open to Freshmen. |
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| UNIV 370-198: Study Abroad - London COMM (0 credits) pass/fail |
| Students are asked to reflect upon changes in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes that occur due to their study abroad experience. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
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| Requirements | |
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Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (on a 4.00 scale).
Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance, which is based on academic quality and demonstrated ability to contribute to the objectives of the program. Early application is encouraged. |
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For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including at least one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by Zoom.
A transcript is required from Non-UD applicants only. Non-UD students, please email a copy of your official transcript to the Program Coordinator.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. Please review the study abroad acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we encourage you to apply to another program. |
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| Costs | |
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How much does it cost?.
- University of Delaware Tuition/Fees for one Winter Session
- Travel Study Program Fee
- Usually covers: housing, all program-related excursions and some meals (check with the program's faculty director for details).
- Does NOT cover: airfare to/from the program site and ground transportation to/from the U.S. departure airport. For planning purposes only, we estimate roundtrip airfare to be approximately $1,300.00.
- Plan ahead for how to pay for travel study, and make sure you understand the costs associated with your program.
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When and how do I pay?
If you are offered acceptance to the program, you will have 3 days to withdraw without financial penalty. After the 3 days have passed, you will be officially accepted to the program, and CGPS will post the full Program Fee and Tuition/Fees to your UD student account.
- An initial payment of $1000.00 will be due in mid-May.
- The balance of the Program Fee and Tuition/Fees will be due in early January.
- Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS.
- All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable.
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Other important things to note:
- Program Fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final Program Fees may increase due to unforeseen local cost increases, fluctuations in exchange rates, or changes in the group size.
- CGPS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to under-enrollment, safety/health/security issues, staffing issues, or any other relevant reason. If your program is cancelled, you will receive a full refund of all Program Fees paid.
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| | Delaware Resident | Non-Delaware Resident | | Estimated Tuition based on current year | $2,507.00 | $6,728.00 | | Estimated Program Fee | TBA | TBA | | UD Registration & Activities Fee | $30.00 | $30.00 | | Total to be charged to UD account (estimated) | TBA | TBA | | Plus Airfare Estimate (purchased separately) | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 |
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| The rates above may not apply to you if you are a UD graduate student during the time you are studying abroad. Please refer to http://www1.udel.edu/finaid/rates.html for the appropriate rates. |
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| The University of Delaware’s differential charge for Engineering, Nursing and Business & Economics students does not apply to winter or summer session and is waived for students enrolled in semester- or year-long study abroad and exchange programs sponsored by the University. |
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| Scholarships | |
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| Financial need-based scholarships are available to UD undergraduates on a competitive basis. To be considered, students must have a current FAFSA on-file with Student Financial Services. For more details, please see our scholarships page. |
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| Deadlines | |
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| All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable. Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS. |
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| Submit Program Application by 5pm on | April 20, 2023 | | Acceptance and Scholarship Announced | May 03, 2023 | | $1,000.00 Initial Payment Due * | mid-May | | Program Fee Balance, Tuition and Fees Due | early January |
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| *All students will receive an email when they are accepted to a program and will have 10 days from that notification to make their $1,000.00 Initial Payment. |
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| Contacts | |
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| Carolyn White Bartoo |
| Faculty Director |
| Communication |
| 242 Pearson Hall |
| 302-388-2211 |
| bartoo@udel.edu |
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| Program information is subject to change at any time. Please check this web site periodically for updates. |
