London, England
Storytelling in England
Program Description
Spend 3 weeks in England exploring the global city of London! The goal of this study abroad experience is to explore the ways in which storytelling is woven into society and our everyday lives. Students will be immersed in UK culture while earning 6 FAU course credits during the study abroad experience. Each student will enroll in two courses. The International Perspectives of Storytelling course will examine the impact and influence storytelling has on the arts and popular culture at the individual level (poets, musicians, graffiti artists). Conversely, The Stories in Sports course will explore two of the primary arenas of sports communication—journalism and marketing—while centering the relationships between athletes, sports organizations, brands, and fanbases. In addition to the time spent in London, students will also take part in a day trip to Manchester, a former industrial city with rich artistic and sport traditions. Our hope is the study abroad experience will reveal to students the unique ways storytelling is used as a tool to shape many business industries, how we see ourselves, and how we make sense of the world around us. Come join us in London!
| Program Dates and Deadlines: | ||||
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| Term | Year | Application Deadline (or as space permits) |
Start Date/Check-in | End Date/Check-out |
| Summer | 2025 | Feburary 1, 2025 |
June 01, 2025 |
June 21, 2025 |
Program fee payment schedule is listed below.
Information Sheet |
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| Open to | All academic disciplines |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
| Credit Offered | FAU credits |
| Sponsoring College | College of Arts & Letters |
Program Course Offerings:
- PUR 4930: The Stories in Sports: Media and Marketing (3 credits) - required for all participants
- COM 4930: International Perspecives of Storytelling (3 credits) - required for all participants
Course Eligibility & Requirements:
Participants are required to take both course offerings listed above for a total of 6 credits.
Program Eligibility & Requirement
- Must have a 2.5 overall GPA at the time of application for undergraduate students. Lower GPA's may be reviewed on a cases by case basis.
- Must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Must be eligible to take FAU courses during the study abroad program term.
- See Policies & Procedures page for more information.
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Contact the FAU program faculty leaders for information on the academic course offerings and program itinerary. The leaders listed below will be in-country with the group of program participants during the program dates. |
For information on the study abroad application, contact the Education Abroad Advisor listed below. |
| Dr. Marquese McFerguson, mmcferguson@fau.edu, Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication | Steph Pack, Coordinator, Education Abroad |
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Dr. Ivy Ashe, iashe@fau.edu, Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism |
Phone number: 561-297-1208, Email: spack2014@fau.edu |
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College of Arts & Letters, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies |
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Location
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.
Housing
Students will live in shared residential type apartments in double or triple rooms located within central London. Accommodations will include access to equipped kitchen, and a lounge with television.
Program Cost and Funding
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
- Students participating on FAU Faculty-led Programs may use eligible financial aid
- Program participants may be eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship
- See additional scholarship and funding information here.
Program Cost
$3,684.00 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). FAU in-state or out-of-state rates apply.
Program fee payment deadlines:
1ST PAYMENT: $1,850 due by February 11, 2025
2ND PAYMENT: $1,834 due by March 10, 2025
Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions and link to pay from the Education Abroad team via email after their application has been reviewed and accepted. Program fee payments cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly.
Program Fee Includes:
- Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
- International medical insurance
- On-site support staff
- 3-week Oyster Card, Zones 1-2
- Welcome Dinner
- Walking tour of Central London
- Arsenal Football Stadium Tour – or similar
- Tickets to Sporting Event
- Entrance to Black Cultural Archives
- Apples & Snakes Event
- Shoreditch Street Art Tour
- Warner Brothers Studio Tour
- Guest Lecturer
- Day trip to Manchester for stadium tour and National Football Museum
- Farewell Dinner
Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed due to weather or other unforseen circumstances. Replacement activity or excursion will be provided.
Program Fee Does Not Include :
- $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
- International flight to program destination
- Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply). FAU academic calendars and tuition fee deadlines can be found HERE.
- Personal meals when not included in program activitity/excursion
- Personal spending money
Travel Documentation, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Passport and Travel Documentation
- A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
- Review up-to-date details HERE. Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
- Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.
- If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov.
- Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.
International Health Insurance
All FAU students participating on an FAU Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2025 Coverage plan will be available in January 2025. Participants can review the current 2024 plan HERE for reference.
Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information: Travel Advisories (state.gov)
- U.S. Students Abroad: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/students.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
- FAU SHS: https://www.fau.edu/shs/
- World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/
- LGBTQI+ Travel Information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/lgbtqi.html
- Travelers with Disabilities: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/traveling-with-disabilties.html
- Women Travelers: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/women-travelers.html
- Travel Safety - Race and Ethnicity: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/travel-safety-race-and-ethnicity.html
Pre-departure Orientation and Meetings
All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program.
1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.