Canterbury, England
Canterbury Christ Church University

In Canterbury, located in the southeast corner of England, students study at Christ Church College, a small, friendly school of about 13,500 students. American students live with host families near the college, take courses with British and other Illinois students, join student activities such as clubs, sports, and drama, and travel both in England and throughout Europe.

Official Website ofCanterbury Christ Church University

Official Guide to Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, and Rural Area – this site has been developed by the Canterbury City Council and covers what’s new, what’s going on, accommodation, travel, a visitor’s guide, etc.:

THE CITY
Canterbury is one of England’s oldest and most historic cities. Still largely surrounded by medieval walls, the city is dominated by the famous 12th-century cathedral where Archbishop Thomas Beckett was murdered. It is, at the same time, a lively modern city with exceptional academic and social opportunities.

THE COLLEGE
Christ Church University College is located in central Canterbury, near the ancient city wall and the cathedral. Founded in 1962, the college now enrolls about 13,500 students. American students attend classes along with British students and have full access to all Christ Church University College facilities. Two Illinois faculty will be present throughout the term to help with arrangements.

TRAVEL
Travel is an integral part of the program, with field trips to such sites as Stonehenge, Hastings, Dover Castle, Bath, and Oxford, as well as several trips to London. In addition, students may join the Art department trips to Paris or Amsterdam and are encouraged to organize their own trips as well.

ACTIVITIES
Clubs cover activities such as drama, music, sports, broadcasting, and travel. British and American students participate together in the active student life of the college.

HOUSING
Students stay in private homes in Canterbury with families specially chosen by the college. Breakfast is provided in the home; lunch and dinner may be eaten at the college or purchased at one of the many restaurants in town.

COSTS
Costs vary slightly every year. Therefore, costs for the current semester should be obtained from the director of Study Abroad. Most types of aid available to Parkland students may be used for a semester abroad, and, in addition, there are a limited number of Parkland Foundation Scholarships.

Study abroad students save several hundred dollars in Parkland Tuition costs, as the college charges students for just one credit hour of tuition and fees, no matter how many courses they enroll in abroad.

PROGRAM DATES
The fall semester begins the second week in September and ends the third week in December. The spring semester runs from the first week in January to the first week in April. (For specific dates for the current semester, consult the Study Abroad office.)

ELIGIBILITY
In order for students to study abroad, they must have completed 12 credit hours of college-level work, have a 2.75 grade point average, and have completed of English 101 by the time of travel.

DEADLINES
If you would like to study abroad in the fall, your application is due April 15th. Students who would like to study abroad for the spring semester should have their application turned in before October 15th.