London, United Kingdom (HU&A) E'10

At A Glance

Term – E 2010

Project Opportunities – HU&A, some Minors & MQPs

Housing – Double dormitory-style rooms with phone and internet access

Preparation – a minimum of one unit (three courses) in the humanities and arts and several orientation meetings in D 2010

Application Deadline – October 7, 2009 (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 EXPENSES

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.
Travel to site (RT airfare)	$ 750
Taxi from residence to airport	$ 100
On site commuting costs	$ 300
Groceries	$ 850
Dining out (10 x term)	$ 500
Entrance fees	$ 100
Weekend tourist activities & incidentals	$1,000
Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses	$3,600
Expenses included on your WPI bill*	*Amount*
Program fees	$ 600
Housing	$3,300
Total reflected on your WPI bill	$3,900
*Estimated Total expenses*	$7,500	*Tuition and on-campus housing not included*
* Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate

E-10 Travel Dates:

Arrive on site: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Depart site: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Housing is provided beginning and ending on the dates determined. Students who plan to arrive earlier or stay later will need to make their own accomodation arrangements outside of those dates.

London, United Kingdom (HU&A) E'10

At A Glance

LOCATION

PROJECTS

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses*

Amount

Expenses included on your WPI bill*

Amount

Estimated Total expenses

$7,500

Tuition and on-campus housing not included

E-10 Travel Dates:

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