March 22 - June 1, 2012
London, being the heart of British history government and culture, offers students not only access to the theater district and the riverside lifestyle, but dozens of museums, cathedrals, and historical sites including Oxford and Stonehenge, to enrich their study abroad experience. With the 3-zone London Transport pass, all these sites are only a quick underground or bus ride away.
The Oregon International Education Consortium consists of Chemeketa, Central Oregon, Clackamas, Mount Hood, Portland, Linn-Benton, and Rogue Community Colleges. The Consortium offers study programs in four countries ranging from two weeks to a full quarter.
Deadline for Applications: December 7, 2011. Please see Teter Kapan at Chemeketa before submitting Study Abroad applications for OIEC programs.
The Program
Open to students of all ages (18 minimum) who have earned at least 12 college credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Students pay tuition for 12-15 credits through COCC in addition to program fee. Program fee includes shared bedroom in a British family home with continental breakfast five days weekly and full kitchen access, cultural activities and museum visits, guided day trips to Oxford and Stonehenge/Salisbury, three theater performances, a soccer match, a walking tour, access to low-cost student cafeterias at the University of London, computer and internet access, unlimited-travel London Transport pass for underground and buses, medical and program fee refund insurance.
Financial aid can be applied to program (apply or revise your FAFSA as soon as possible)
All students enroll in a 3-credit British Life and Culture course taught by London Faculty
All students enroll in other academic courses to total at least 9 more credits.
Courses available will be selected from: Music Fundamentals, History of Rock Music, Understanding Music (19th and 20th centuries), and possibly World History. With sufficient enrollment, we will include courses in Folklore and Mythology, Creative Writing: Fiction, and Introduction to Literature: Drama. All courses are fully transferable to your Associate of Arts Degree.
PRICE $6,525 + CCC tuition (12 credits minimum) + $595 roundtrip airfare (Portland-London-Portland) + taxes and fuel surcharges (estimated at $578)
Gilman International Scholarship Program
Up to $5,000 is available to students who are currently receiving a Pell Grant for their education at Chemeketa Community College.
Who is eligible?
- Open to students of all ages (18 minimum) who have earned at least 12 college credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Students pay tuition for 12-15 credits through Chemeketa Community College in addition to program fee.
- Program fee includes a twin room in a homestay, cultural activities, and museum visits.
- Financial aid can be applied to program (apply as soon as possible).
- All students will enroll in a course in British Life and Culture taught by London-based Faculty.
The OIEC accepts up to 30 students for the program from member colleges in Oregon. Space, therefore, is limited and students are accepted on a first-come basis. American Institute for Foreign Study(AIFS) is our partner institution that makes all program arrangements, from travel to insurance to housing. All program costs and payments are made to AIFS. The OIEC makes all academic arrangements, including course offerings, grade reporting and faculty selection you are taught by Oregon instructors who accompany you to London. All credit fees and tuition costs are paid to Chemeketa Community College and you register as usual at Chemeketa Community College from the list of available courses..
For questions and more information, contact your Oregon International Education Consortium representative: Teter Kapan at 503.399.5141.