London E'11
| London HU&A Site Sessions | ||
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October 26 | 4:00 - 4:50 *New Time! | SL 305 |
October 27 | 3:00 - 3:50 | SL 105 |
October 29 | 5:00 - 5:50 | SL 105 |
Term – E 2011
Project Opportunities – HU&A, some minors & MQPs
Housing – Double dormitory-style rooms with phone and
internet access
Director – Professor Kristin Boudreau
Preparation – a minimum of one unit (three courses) in the humanities and arts and several orientation meetings in D 2011
Application Deadline – October 8, 2010 (before 1:00 pm)
LOCATION
Newsweek has dubbed London “the coolest city on the planet.” It is home to some of the world’s most vibrant theatre and music, outstanding museums, and ambitious architecture. London was once the center of an empire, and today it is the political, economic and media hub of the British Isles, with an influence that continues to radiate well beyond its borders. A designated long weekend makes possible travel to Scotland, Wales, or Ireland and students can also plan shorter trips to places such as Oxford or Canterbury.
PROJECTS
The London Humanities & Arts program is interdisciplinary in scope and intended for students with a background in a variety of areas in the humanities and arts. Students will study, with a WPI advisor, topics that might include the history, literature, music, theatre, or culture of Britain and Europe. Students also complete individual projects on a theme that can draw on the unique resources of London, including: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Imperial War Museum, the Science Museum, and much more. As an interdisciplinary program, humanities and arts topics are not limited to the history or literature of London, but all of the projects take advantage of the city. The London humanities and arts program is appropriate for students interested in art history/architecture, drama/theatre, history, literature, music, philosophy, religion, or writing/rhetoric. Humanities and arts minors and MQPs may participate at the discretion of the professor advising in London during the term applied for.
| Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses* |
Amount |
NOTE: In calculating the extra expense to participate in an off-campus project experience compare this figure to expenses incurred while living on campus: groceries or meal plan, entertainment expenses, transportation, etc. |
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Travel to site (RT airfare) |
$ 750 |
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Taxi from residence to airport |
$ 75 |
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On site commuting costs |
$ 300 |
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Groceries |
$ 850 |
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Dining out (10 x term) |
$ 500 |
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Entrance fees |
$ 100 |
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Weekend tourist activities & incidentals |
$1,000 |
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Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses |
$3,575 |
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| Expenses included on your WPI bill* |
Amount |
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Program fees |
$ 700 |
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Housing |
$3,600 |
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Total reflected on your WPI bill |
$4,000 |
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Estimated Total expenses |
$7,875 |
Tuition and on-campus housing not included |
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* Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate |
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Travel Dates:
Arrive: Saturday May 7, 2011 by 7:45 a.m. for van service from Heathrow
Depart: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Paperwork deadline: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by 3:00 p.m. in IGSD
General Orientation: Monday, March 21, 2011, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Kinnicutt Hall
Orientation Part III: Sexual Assault: Monday, April 25, 2011, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Goddard 227
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