Harlaxton College

Harlaxton College
Country:	United Kingdom (England)
City:	Grantham (Harlaxton)
Subjects:	Course offerings change each term. Search for pre-approved courses for EIU credit
Terms/Timeframe (do not use these dates to purchase airfare; use dates provided by host):	Fall - Fall 2009: 8/28/2009 to 12/10/2009 Fall 2010: 8/27/2010-12/9/2010 Spring - 1/10/2010 to 4/20/2010
Language:	English
Budget:	Fall Spring
Eligibility:	Good Academic Standing Good Judicial Standing
Application Deadlines:	Spring 2010: March 1st (priority application deadline). Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited. If there is space available, applications will be accepted until October 1rst, 2010 but there is no guarantee for space or admission at this point. (Call the Study Abroad Office at 217-581-7267 to find if space is still available). Fall 2010: March 1rst (Priority Deadline).
Application Materials:	EIU Application Materials Course Approval Form Harlaxton Registration (pick-up in 1207 Blair) Harlaxton Health Form (pick-up in 1207 Blair) 2 Passport-size Photos (with your name on back) Also, please complete the Health History before you go to Health Services for your Travel Consultation (as indicated in your EIU Application checklist) Study Abroad Health History All Application Materials should be turned in to the Office of Study Abroad in 1207 Blair Hall by the appropriate deadline.

Disclaimer: EIU does not own, operate or sponsor this program.
Fall 2009 EIU Student Blog by Doug Graham Part 1: http://apps.dennews.com/blog/?p=765 Part 2: http://apps.dennews.com/blog/?p=766 Part 3: http://apps.dennews.com/blog/?p=774
Program Highlights
Harlaxton College is an extension campus for the University of Evansville. Harlaxton Manor is a 100-room Victorian manor house located in the English midlands. Students live and study at the manor along with their faculty members and other Harlaxton staff members. Grantham is a small, market town located just 3 miles northeast of the village of Harlaxton. Grantham's claims to fame are Sir Isaac Newton, who received his initial education in Grantham, former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, who was born there, and St. Wulfram, a church with a spire that reaches 282 feet. Grantham is also just an hour's train ride from London.
Academic Programs
At Harlaxton College, you will have the opportunity to take a variety of courses. Some faculty members at Harlaxton are British and teach at the College full-time while other faculty members come from schools in the U.S. (like EIU) for a semester or year. Course offerings change from semester to semester based on the specialities of the faculty who are present. You can look over upcoming course selections at Harlaxton by clicking here. All students at Harlaxton take a British Studies course (ID H282/382) to help them gain a greater understanding of the culture in which they are living while in England. The British Studies course also has required field trips which take students to area sights and cities, such as Lincoln, Belvoir Castle, and London. Classes are offered Monday through Thursday, so students have the opportunity to travel on the weekends. As mentioned above, EIU faculty members sometimes teach courses at Harlaxton. Dr. Richard Sylvia from the Department of English is currently teaching at Harlaxton, and Dr. Randy Beebe, also from English, will be teaching at Harlaxton during the Spring 2008 semester.
Student Life
You will find plenty to do and see during your stay at Harlaxton. The staff at Harlaxton plan a wide variety of activities and travel opportunities for students throughout the semester. To help you become better acquainted with British culture and daily life, you will also be paired up with a British family. The "Meet-a-Family" program allows you the opportunity to spend time outside of the manor with a local family; usually students will go to the family's home for meals and socializing throughout the semester. Harlaxton generally plans the following excursions for students (at additional cost above your program fee) during each semester: London Weekend York Day Trip Nottingham Library Trips Oxford/Bath/Stonehenge Weekend Cambridge Day Trip Ireland Long Weekend EdinburghWeekend Lake District Weekend Coventry/Stratford Day Trip Paris Long Weekend Rome/Florence/Venice End of Semester Week or Barcelona/Madrid/Lisbon End of Semester Week or Vienna/Prague/Munich End of Semester Week If you prefer to travel on your own while studying in England, trains and buses are very accessible across England, Wales, and Scotland. There are also affordable flights from London to other areas of Europe.
Housing
Housing and meals are included in your Harlaxton College program fee. Students will either live in one of Harlaxton Manor's student rooms or in one of the rooms in the Carriage House located next to the Manor.
Foreign Entry Requirements
Passport To enter the United Kingdom, you must have a valid passport. If you are a U.S. citizen and do not currently have a valid passport, or if your passport will expire during the time you will be overseas, please go to the U.S. State Department web site for information on how to apply for/renew your passport. Visa Visa not required for stay of up to 6 months. For additional information, consult the visa-issuing Consulate General in Chicago (312/970-3800). Internet: www.britainusa.com/embassy Travel Document Systems (TDS) can also provide you with helpful information on every country, including entry requirements, cultural information, travel conditions, economy, and more. You are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department's Consular Information Sheet. It will provide you with a great deal of information to help you prepare for your trip. Please be aware that you are responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date information on entry requirements. The Office of Study Abroad only provides general information, as visa regulations and procedures are constantly changing. Please consult the Consulate for more information.