England & Scotland Honors Study Abroad

Interdisciplinary Honors (IDH 2955)
1 credit hour

  •  March 15 - March 24, 2025
Fees Breakdown PDF
Estimated Fees
Program Fee:
$4,750.00
Tuition:
$103.06
 
 
Estimated Cost:
$4,853.06

Before reviewing this page or applying to this program, read the entire COVID-19 Statement.  If you have questions, please contact SAGE.  All information is subject to change.  Prices are an estimate only until flights are booked and could fluctuate.

Program Overview

In this one-credit honors elective course, IDH 2955, students will explore the cultural and political history of England and Scotland through interdisciplinary perspectives. Students will examine the cultural history of England and Scotland from the Roman era to present through visits to archaeological attractions as well as through immersive city explorations and cultural experiences that convey the unique history and culture of the British.  Students will gain an insight into what it means to be a constitutional monarchy through visits to Scottish and U.K. Parliaments. The combination of cultural and political history will give students an opportunity to see how culture and institutions interact.  

Course Description

Students enrolled in this course will earn credit for participation in approved study abroad programs in the Valencia Honors Program. Course content will vary each year, but will involve activities that satisfy at least one of the following program outcomes: (1) Recognize and weigh different perspectives in primary and secondary sources; (2) Produce original work and scholarly research; (3) Connect learning across academic disciplines.

CLOSED
Applications have Closed
Spring Application & Payment Deadlines
  •  August 2024 - Application Opens
  •  10/18/2024 - Application Closes
  •  10/18/2024 - Applications Payment Deadline
  •  10/25/2024 - Passport Deadline & Orientation
  •  11/01/2024 - Deposit Payment Deadline
  •  01/02/2025 - Final Payment Deadline

Contact us

Location
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  • Monday to Friday: 8am to 4:30pm (Virtual appointments only)
Email and Phone
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Things to Consider Before You Apply

  • Familiarize yourself with the United Kingdom travel risk outlook, including COVID-19 entry restrictions and levels.  Please visit the Department of State by clicking here and the CDC by clicking here to see more information.
  • This program is open to students in good standing only.  Please see GPA requirements.
  • Current student in the Seneff Honors College
  • Students are required to attend all pre-departure and re-entry class meetings.
  • Students should expect to walk at least 10 miles per day, sometimes on uneven surfaces or on a steep incline.  Bring comfortable walking shoes.
  • Students will be traveling in the country via airplane, train, or bus. Packing light will be critical since the group will be moving around to different cities during the program.  Be prepared to transport your personal belongings during those transitions.
  • If a student has dietary restrictions, he/she should be prepared with extra money for meals and snacks.  Dietary needs will be communicated beforehand but alternate meals may not be available due to travel arrangements, and students should plan accordingly.
  • Daily breakfast and two dinners will be included in the price.  All other snacks, meals, souvenirs/shopping, and structured free time activities will be the responsibility of the student.
  • Students must acquire passports.  Passport fees, course tuition, and course materials are not included in the price.
  • Students can expect to share room accommodations with students of the same gender with bathrooms shared.
  • During free time, students must always be in a group of three or more for safety reasons.
  • Students are not allowed to drink alcohol per[1]  SAGE and Student Development rules.
  • It is important to understand that students will be acting as cultural ambassadors from the U.S. and representing Valencia positively to our foreign hosts.  Students will be expected to follow the Valencia Student Code of Conduct.

Program Eligibility

  • Be 18-years-old by time of travel.
  • Have an Institutional GPA of 3.00 at time of application.
  • Meet course requirements, including prerequisites if applicable.

Funding Options

  • Students can use FAFSA if course is compliant for their degree, see your advisor.
  • Consider applying for Valencia Foundation Scholarships

Course Prerequisites

  • Preference given to students in the Seneff Honors College.
  • Non-Honors students may be admitted if they meet Eligibility requirements.

Funding Information

Be advised that the Application Fee and Deposit are out of pocket costs. The Final Payment is included in your tuition bill, eligible students can use their financial aid to cover part or all of the final payment and/or additional program costs (airfare, accommodations, meals, etc.) as long as the course satisfies your degree requirements. Consider doing a Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application to help cover costs for your program. You can meet with an Academic Advisor for details on how FAFSA or Foundation Scholarships may be applied to your program. It is important that this course count towards your degree or certificate program; otherwise, your financial aid payment may be reduced. 

This program may receive partial funding by the Valencia Foundation, Endowed Chair awards or the SAGE Office. These departments will be contributing a percentage towards the cost of participation. Funding is limited to Specific Programs 

United Kingdom

Program Fee Includes

  •  Roundtrip airfare
  •  Daily Breakfast and two dinners while abroad, and pre-departure lunch
  •  Accommodations
  •  Cultural and Professional Visits
  •  All Ground Transportation
  •  On-site Director and support
  •  Medical and Travel Insurance

Program Fee Does Not Include

  •  Most meals apart from breakfasts and two dinners while abroad, and pre-departure lunch
  •  Course tuition and Fees
  •  Airport Departure Fees and Taxes
  •  Luggage transport/storage Fees
  •  Passport Fees, ETIAS Entry Fee
  •  Visa (not required for U.S. citizens)
  •  Immunizations
  •  Spending money
  •  Tips

Travel Information

Meetings

Pre-departure Meetings

All Meetings are required

  •  10/25/2024 SAGE Orientation
     1:00 - 4:00 pm
    West Campus
     10-214
  •  Meeting #1, 12/06/2024 
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    West Campus
    TBA
  •  Meeting #2, 01/23/2025 
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    West Campus
    TBA
  •  Meeting #3, 02/8/2025 
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    West Campus
    TBA 
Re-Entry Meetings

All Meetings are required

  •  04/04/2025 Re-Entry Meeting #1
     11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    West Campus
    TBA
  •  04/11/2025 Re-Entry Meeting #2
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    West Campus
    TBA

Please note that the program may be altered or cancelled at any time at the discretion of Valencia College, and, in many circumstances, airfare or other transportation costs incurred by the student may not be refundable. Dates and prices are subject to change without notice before the application deadline.