London Semester

London Semester

	The London semester was designed specifically for students wanting a Millikin experience abroad. This life-changing adventure features a 3-day school week leaving 4-day weekends for travel and exploration. Courses are designed to offer a variety of experiences, all of which fulfill curricular requirements in all majors. Study at Shakespeare's Globe Attend West End productions Experience the diversity of London's Fringe Theatre circuit Take Day Trips to Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, Stonehenge and more Visit the Tate Modern, the Victoria and Albert, the Courthauld Gallery or the National Portrait Gallery "From working with famous West End actors, to performing on the Globe stage, every experience is something that I will never forget."
"I think we all grew up in London. In ways we expected and ways that we didn't. In ways that we can put into words and ways that we ourselves don't yet know."
	London's proximity to the continent offers amazing travel opportunities. Take the Chunnel to Paris Ferry to Amsterdam for Van Gogh Ride the Eurail to the South of France Fly to Rome Take the Irish Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ride the BritRail to Edinburgh "You learn about other cultures, people, places, and yourself at a rate that cannot quite be described."
"I believe to best serve our craft as actors there are two things that are essential: participating in our own lives and experiencing the world around us. Through this exploration we grow to understand both, humanity and ourselves. London helped me on that journey."
	The London Semester is typically offered to students in the fall of their junior year. The theatre curriculum is designed to allow students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity without disrupting the sequence of their degree requirements. For students who prefer a shorter international experience, travel immersion courses are offered during winter and summer breaks. These popular courses are offered in a variety of topics by a number of departments. The semester abroad is not limited to the London Semester. Study Abroad opportunities are offered in a number of countries. To see a list of exciting destinations, visit the Center for International Education.
"As I was preparing to go to London I thought of all the things it would be; my first time out of the country, a chance to meet my extended family in Northern England, an opportunity to explore Europe and become more worldly. London was all that and then some."
	Frequently Asked Questions Who can partake in the London Semester? Juniors and Seniors Is there an application process? Yes. Students must fill out an application and submit letters of recommendation from faculty members. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are given priority. How much does it cost? Students pay their regular Millikin tuition, plus a program fee which covers housing, public transportation, theater tickets and course related travel. Program fees fluctuate with exchange rates. The 2012 program fee was $7,300. What courses are offered? Theatre History Shakespeare (at the Globe Theatre) Global Drama in Performance Additional courses are offered each semester on a rotating basis by the traveling faculty member. Previous courses include: Travel Writing Performing London Media Ethics Seminar on Virginia Wolf The Environment and Early English Literature