Semester at Edge Hill, England

Experience the real England and earn Christian Brothers University credit! Travel to Edge Hill University located in Ormskirk, a lively and friendly community in Lancashire, just a short distance from the vibrant cities of Liverpool, Manchester and Preston that provide varied nightlife, with some of Europe's most famous clubs, great shopping facilities, a thriving arts scene, and all the attractions of city life.

Edge hill is a co-educational institution of art and sciences. Ten thousand students in a wide range of subjects are enrolled at Ormskirk and two other campuses. Edge Hill was founded in 1885 in the Edge Hill section of Liverpool. In the 1930s the school moved to its 75-acre campus near the charming thirteenth century market town of Ormskirk.

The Christian Brothers University Edge Hill semester is ideal for the undergraduate who wants a real British college experience. Christian Brothers University abroad students live in single dormitory rooms throughout the campus. You might be the only American student on your dorm floor or in the classroom.

The campus is beautiful but far from the regular tourist stops. You will have a real opportunity to immerse yourself in British student life as well as the local community. Christian Brothers University students can select from a wide variety of courses offered at Edge Hill University.

Highlights:

• Study Spring or Fall Semester at Edge Hill University and have a true British college experience
• Enjoy Liverpool, for music and sports
• Take four or five courses from a wide selection
• Live in the Student Residence Hall, single rooms
• Enroll in classes with British students
• Experience full cultural immersion

Teaching in universities in the United Kingdom often differs from instruction in American institutions in terms of class meeting and research required, as well as assessment techniques. Most courses at Edge Hill meet for lectures as well as seminar/tutorial sessions and significant independent study is expected.

For these reasons we recommend that Christian Brothers University abroad students take only four courses per semester. However, students may take five courses per semester if they obtain approval from their academic advisor.

Grade, Credit, and Transcript

Edge Hill University's USA visiting student liaison professor will be responsible for reporting any course changes to Christian Brothers University once the student has arrived at Edge Hill, in order to ensure the new course selections will be granted credit by Christian Brothers University.

Costs/Dates: (dates may vary slightly)

Fall or Spring Semester: Costs same as CBU full tuition, room and board; most federal and state aid will apply.
Spring: TBA
Fall: TBA

INCLUDED: Edge Hill tuition (4 -5 courses per semester), transcript from Christian Brothers University, travel insurance, various student services and learning support services, room (residence hall) and board (12 meals per week), ground transportation from the Manchester International Airport

NOT-INCLUDED: Round-trip airfare to England, textbooks, personal expenses.

Housing

Accommodations are provided in a single study bedroom in a campus residence hall, which will be allocated on a first come-first served basis, and is included in the program. This includes a single bed, desk, desk chair and lamp, easy chair, and wardrobe.

Individual rooms do not have telephones. All bed linens and towels are provided. It is the responsibility of the students to exchange bed linens at the college's linen room and to launder towels themselves. All halls have kitchens for student use and bathroom facilities on every floor.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Emily Mathis Forsdick at (901) 321-3461 or via email at emathis@cbu.edu. Or, Mrs. Wanda Anderson may be reached at (901) 321- 3264 or via email at wanderson@cbu.edu.

*Details will be posted as plans develop. All trips are tentative and subject to sufficient enrollment.