Again for Spring 2009, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington will sponsor a semester study abroad program in Great Britain at the University of Wales at Swansea, winner of the coveted London Times award for “best student experience” among British universities, as determined by student votes. We welcome honors students from universities across the United States to join us.

The semester will be hosted by Dr. Patricia Comeaux, UNCW Professor of Communication Studies.

The Setting: The University of Wales at Swansea, overlooking Swansea Bay, is situated within a large area of landscaped parkland within walking distance of the city center. To the west is the lovely Gower Peninsula with its broad bays and sandy coves. Swansea is a modern city of 200,000 with well-equipped leisure centers and cultural facilities. Swansea can be reached by train from London in about 3 hours.

Course of study: Students may earn 15-17 credits at Swansea by enrolling in four courses and completing an internship or a London or Swansea presessional.

• internship or London or Swansea presessional: 3 credits
• courses of the student's choice from the Swansea catalog: 9-12 credits
• honors seminar (Understanding Dylan Thomas’ Influence: Exploring Swansea and Wales): 2     credits. Course is optional.

Students from any major are welcome! Students will be actively assisted by the American Studies Office at the University of Wales at Swansea in course selection and internship arrangements. Dr. Comeaux will teach the honors seminar (Topic:  “Understanding Dylan Thomas’ Influence in Wales” ) and will arrange field trips, social gatherings, and other events.

Internship: Internships will be arranged in an area of the student's choice. Some examples are Swansea City Council, BBC Radio, Magistrate Court, the local Archaeological Trust, county environmental protection agency, museums, schools, and financial establishments.

Housing: Students will live with British students in the Hendrefoilan Student Village, an apartment style living arrangement.

Schedule Spring 2009:

Arrival: approximately January 9, 2009

Internship: approximately January 14-24, 2009

Classes start:  approximately January 23, 2009

Easter vacation: approximately March 20- April 19 (free time to travel on your own- A full 4 weeks.)

Semester ends (departure date): approximately June 9, 2009

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Costs and Application: Approximately $8500 for Spring 2009. The cost includes tuition and fees, internship placement and supervision, accommodations, study abroad health insurance, orientation, local bus pass, and scheduled field trips. Not included are airfare, meals, and books (estimate an additional $3500 in living expenses).

Application deadline: September 30 with an internship OR October 15 without internship (and with London or Swansea Pre-Sessional)

The first deposit of $200 (non-refundable) is due with the completed application October 15. The rest of the payment may be made in installments - early November and early December. (Late applications will be accepted with a $40 late fee on a "space available" basis.)

Applications may be requested from the Office of International Programs, UNCW, Wilmington NC 28403-5965.  E-mail: pikek@uncw.edu or see Dr Comeaux, LH 220 (email: comeauxp@uncw.edu )