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LONDON:
Grinnell-in-London (spring)
The Grinnell-in-London Spring program (GIL) is the college's international
branch campus located in the heart of London, one of the world's
most cultured, diverse, and exciting cities. The program site itself,
located in the West End theatre district near the British Museum,
has modern, full-equipped classrooms, computer laboratory, audio-video
facilities, library and student lounges. The academic program offers
courses and an internship that may be used for major or cognate
credit towards majors in a number of departments. The variety of
internships available is almost limitless, from women's rights to
urban housing issues to international law to public health. However,
parliamentary internships are not available in the spring, only
on the fall program. The semester is divided into two 8-week phases:
during Phase I, students earn 10 credits in three courses and conduct
an independent study. During Phase I, classes are held Monday through
Thursday, allowing for three-day weekends for exploring London,
going on course-related fieldtrips or doing academic fieldwork.
In Phase II, students participate in an internship Monday-Thursday,
8am-5pm earning 4 credits and participate in a 2-credit seminar
discussing the internship experience. Part of the GIL curriculum
changes annually to reflect the expertise of that year's participating
Grinnell faculty members while regular courses in social studies
and the humanities are taught each year by resident faculty in London.
The program sponsors a wide variety of extra-curricular activities
ranging from public interest groups to sports and music. Each student
receives membership to the University of London Student Union, a
favorite gathering-place for British students as well as to the
International Students' House, an activity center for the large
and diverse international student population in London. Housing
is provided in fully furnished shared apartments or students may
elect to seek out their own accommodation. GIL provides a number
of subsidies to substantially reduce the cost of transatlantic airfare
and travel within London. All course-related transportation is fully
covered. Eligibility: At least second-year student status. Minimum
GPA of 2.75.
Grinnell College
Grinnell in London
Forum North Lounge
Grinnell, IA 50112
PH: 269-3460
geissing@grinnell.edu
Program Adviser: Director of Special International Programs, X4640,
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