July 8-August 8, 2023
Scholarships & Funding
Program Brochure
Contact the Program Director
Dr. Mary Aldridge
English Department
P: 480-461-7361
Office: LA3 - Room 14
Email: mary.aldridge@mesacc.edu
Program Website - Study Abroad Nottingham, Britain
Program Locations
Nottingham is in central England's Midlands region. It's known for its role in the Robin Hood legend and was once the center of the world's lace industry. London: the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. Edinburgh: Scotland's cosmopolitan capital city borders with miles of lush countryside.
Paris: France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine.
Imagine taking Maricopa summer courses while exploring England and Scotland! Your global academic adventure will contrast the historical, artistic, anthropological, and social contexts of these different countries and cultures.
Spend four weeks exploring the history and modernity – both above and below ground – of some of the world’s greatest cities, including London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland. Excursions include, but are not limited to: Stonehenge, City of York, City of Bath, Brighton, the British Museum (in London), Chatsworth (in Derbyshire, England), and Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, and a tour of the underground vaults in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Based in Nottingham, England, your “home” for a month is associated with the legend of Robin Hood in the Sherwood Forest and the defeat of Richard III, former king of England. Nottingham is a vibrant, walkable city in the East Midlands region of central England where the average temperature in July is 70 degrees!
Britain Program Excursions (with tentative dates)
- Stonehenge* (July 13)
- City of Bath (Date TBA)
- City of York (July 15)
- 4 days/3 nights in Edinburgh, Scotland* (July 20-23)
- London Day Trip (July 27)
- Chatsworth House (Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire) (August 3)
- Brighton (August 4)
- *UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Courses Offered (6 credits - choose 2 courses)
- ENH251 Mythology 16544 (3) [G, HU]
- Instructor: Dr. Mary Aldridge
- PSY132 Psychology and Culture 17165 (3) [C, G, SB]
- Instructor: Christina Ahles
- Mandatory study abroad orientation on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9 am - 2 pm at MCC.
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Britain Program Details
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- Students will be housed in student residential housing at Cleaves Hall in Nottingham. Housing units include private bedrooms with bed linens, a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, and electronic security.
Did You Know??
- The United Kingdom has no written constitution.
- England helped develop many of the world's favorite sports, including football (soccer), boxing, and tennis; the Scots invented golf in the 1500s.
- Haggis, a Scottish national dish, is made from ground sheep entrails that are mixed with oats and spices, tied in a sheep's stomach, and cooked.
- The London Underground, known as the Tube, was the first subway system in the world.
- Currency used is the pound (GBP, represented by the sign: "£").
- Read more detailed cultural information on the United Kingdom provided by CultureGrams™.
United kingdom (2022). CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest.
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Estimated Program Costs & Deadlines
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Expense Type Estimated Cost Deadline Program Fee
Includes lodging, academic facilities, cultural excursions, in-country ground transportation, and secondary medical insurance.$2,919 Program Fee Due: Friday, March 24, 2023
$250 Confirmation Deposit Due (towards total program fee): upon acceptance to program
Confirmation deposit is non-refundable after the program fee payment deadline.
Registration Fee
Tuition: 6 credits
In-state: $85 per credit hour
Out-of-state: $205 per credit hour$ 15
$ 510
- Registration for Summer term begins in March.
- Tuition due dates: https://www.mesacc.edu/cashier-services/payment-options/payment-plan-schedules-due-dates
- For payment options: www.mesacc.edu/cashier-services/payment-options
- If not a current MCC student, you must admit yourself to MCC, prior to registering for courses.
- For payment assistance, call 480.461.7400 or contact Cashier Services.
Airfare (estimated cost) $1,900 Your program director will provide you with instructions on purchasing airfare for your program. Only after you have received these instructions should you purchase airfare.
Meals
Meals are NOT included in program fee
$1,000 Not needed until you land in Britain! TOTAL Estimated Costs $6,344 (program fee, tuition, airfare and meals) ADDITIONAL COSTS Possible PCR Tests for both the UK and re-entry to the US. Subject to change
Insurance for Participants 60+ Years of Age $3.56 per day The program fee includes secondary insurance for participants ages 18-59. There is an additional insurance charge for students 60 years and over. Textbooks N/A No textbooks required! Passport Passport Info Here
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your return to the USA.$ 165/130
(new/renewal)- Be sure to allow at least 14-18 weeks of processing time for first time applicants and renewals.
- Visit the U.S. Department of State website for current fees and processing times.
Program Application Deadline
Space is limited.
Apply early to reserve your place!
- Application Deadline: March 3, 2023
Now accepting applications! - Complete online application.
- Late applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Applications are reviewed/approved on a rolling basis.
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Scholarships and Funding Your Program
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Title Date(s) More Information A New Leaf Assets to Opportunity (ATO)
A match savings program designed to help individuals save their own money in a special savings account and have their money matched for tuition, textbooks, and some study abroad program expenses with an 8:1 match.
Deadline:
October 31, 2022Eligibility:
- Must have earned income
- Be a resident of Arizona
- Income must be at or below 200% of federal poverty line
- Commit to saving $500 and saving for at least 3 months
- Commit to making $30 deposits twice per month
- Complete a financial wellness workshop and any other program requirements
- Contact: ATO@turnanewleaf.org
International Education
ScholarshipIE Study Abroad Scholarship
- Does NOT require FAFSA but helps!
- Award Range: $250-$900
- If you are receiving financial aid from another MCCCD college, please share your FAFSA with MCC (school code 001077) two weeks prior to scholarship deadline.
Maricopa Grant
- England/France/Scotland program excluded
Deadline: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Get information on financial aid & grants, scholarships, and misc. resources for study abroad here.
PRIOR to applying for a scholarship, student must:
- Be accepted into your study abroad program. Apply early!
- Pay the program deposit of $250 online, at Cashier Services, or by calling 480.461.7400.
- IE Study Abroad Scholarship awards will be announced via email in late February.
- Maricopa Grants announced in mid-April-May when Summer financial aid begins awarding.
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Application: https://mcccd.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/Applications/Apply?ApplicationFormId=24036&AYID=1441&StartPage=1
Keyword Search: Study Abroad Program at Mesa Community College
MCC Honors Program Scholarship
Maximum Award: $500
Deadline:
March 3, 2023
If you are a current MCC Honors Program student in good standing, you can apply for up to a $500 study abroad scholarship!
For more information, call 480.461.7143.
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Information Sessions & Mandatory Orientation
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