Program Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Hours completed	12
Student Judicial	Good status
Grad credit	Yes
Non-WIU	Yes
Pre-requisite	None
Student Year	Any (Freshmen through Graduate)

About Program

Entry Requirements

Passport required - Must be valid until at least December 30, 2019.

Visa required if not a US citizen. It is your responsibility to check the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago website for more information.  Visa cost not included in program cost. 

 

Health Insurance

You must have health insurance for the time you are on your program.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• WIU student health insurance
• A supplemental policy (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG)

 

Health Precautions

Walking/mobility/travel - Expect to walk 5-8 miles per day, mostly in urban environments.  It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day, sometimes be over uneven terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  You will also be responsible for moving your own luggage.

Environmental - Average daytime temperatures are in the mid-70s to 90 for this time period.  Sun protection is strongly recommended.

Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. 

Accessibility and accommodation are very different than that found in the United States.  Please contact the Disability Resource Center for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE   It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

Costs & Dates

Estimated Cost*	TBD  (expect costs close to $3,300-$3,800)
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Chicago, in-country transportation, lodging (double occupancy), entry fees to scheduled sites, some meals
Application Deadline	**EXTENDED**  November 25, 2018
Payments
Application fee	$75 due December 6, 2018
Non-refundable deposit	$800 due December 7, 2018
Second payment	$1,000 due February 1, 2019
Final payment*	Remaining balance due March 1, 2019

* Costs subject to change due to student enrollment

WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.  For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.

 

Important Dates

Passport copy deadline: February 1, 2019  Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight and increased costs

Pre-departure meeting: TBA during Spring 2019

Academics

Credit offered

ARTH 379 - Counts as an upper-division Art History elective for Art majors (both BA and BFA) and Art minors 

MST 679 - Can be used to supplement required coursework of a MA in Museum Studies 

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives/activities

• Explore works of contemporary art by internationally recognized artists in venues of international renown
  
• Process the works selected for international biennales through discussion, reflection and studio time
  
• Connect with people who create space and platforms for international arts in Europe and learn how such spaces are made and entered
  

 

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.  Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.  Questions about course content should be directed to Susan Czechowski. 

Academics

Credit offered

HIST 379 - Counts as an upper-division elective for HIST majors/minors; can be used as a substitute for HIST 333 Britain to 1688 for HIST Pre-Law option majors

HIST 679 - Counts towards completion of a MA in History

POLS 379 - Counts as an upper-division elective or the political theory requirement for POLS majors/minors

POLS 679 - Counts towards completion of a MA in Political Science 

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives/activities

• Identify the major political, historical, social, economic, legal and cultural events that shaped London
  
• Examine the lasting impact of these events and ideas on London's people and development while moving around the city
  
• Experience the significance of London as cross-cultural modern world capital
  

 

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.  Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.  Questions about course content should be directed to Dr. Jennifer McNabb or Dr. Erin Taylor.