Marist Abroad Program

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Marist London Center

This innovative technology based program provides students with the opportunity to go beyond the traditional boundaries of study abroad, and to create an individualized program with Marist faculty. Students will focus on areas that match their academic interests, objectives and career goals. The internship placement will enhance the experience by immersing students into the work and social environment of their expected field of interest.

Students enroll in an intensive foundation course taught by British faculty. Students will also participate in a six-credit internship. In addition, students will select 6 credits from the following options:

3 Credits Online course from a selection of Marist e-learning courses offered by a Marist faculty member
3 Credits Course taken on-site from a limited selection of courses offered by British faculty
3 Credits Independent Research Study project offered by a Marist faculty member
6 Credits Two courses taken on-site from a limited selection of courses offered by British faculty

The following is a 15 credit semester program:

3 Credits Foundation course (British Life & Culture) taught by British faculty
6 Credits London Internship
6 Credits A combination of London courses, Marist e-learning, or Marist independent study

Foundation House
Foundation House

Computer Lab
Computer Lab

Hyde Park Gate Dorms
Hyde Park Gate Dorms

Common Room
Common Room

Host Site

The on-site program services in London are provided by Foundation for International Education or FIE (www.fie.org.uk). FIE is located on Cromwell Road in a diplomatic enclave of Chelsea-Kensington-South Kensington area. The nearest tube stop is Gloucester Road, a block and half from Foundation House. The five floor stand alone building has classrooms, a computer cluster, offices for on-site administrators, internship supervisors, student activities and technology support.

Internship

London internship supervisors will make all placement arrangements including identifying sites, setting up interviews and appointments and providing supervision. Internships can be arranged in several academic areas. This work immersion experience will provide students with an opportunity to hone their skills or be exposed to a new environment and to develop a network in their area of interest.

Internship HandbookPDF

Internship AreasPDF

Academic

FIE offers a limited selection of elective, "open enrollment" courses. Click here for the list of courses typically offered each semester. PDF Classes are taught by British Faculty. Additional details will be found on the FIE web site.

Technology

Students will communicate using wireless technology. Students will be encouraged (but not required) to take a laptop to London to access the internet from their rooms. On-site technology support will be provided by FIE tech support services. Access to regular computers stations are also available.

Housing

Students will be housed in student dormitory buildings in the diplomatic enclave of the Kensington-Chelsea area in London. The Queens Gate dormitory building is opposite Imperial College in London. The Hyde Park Gate is a few blocks away and opposite Kensington Gardens. Both buildings are secure with on-site resident directors. Two to four students will share a room. Each floor has a common area, dining room, kitchen area, and bathrooms. Both buildings are within walking distance of Foundation House on Cromwell Road.

Additional Services provided at the Marist London Center

  • 24/7 support staff in London
  • Arrival orientation
  • Welcome and Departure events
  • London airport pick-up for students arriving on group flight
  • Internship placement and supervision

Questions - Academic

Please contact your school dean for all questions related to academic issues including online classes, the independent research project and on-site classes in London.

Questions - Non-Academic

Please contact Marist International Programs

* Marist International Programs reserves the right to make changes to any program without notice.

Related Information:

International Programs
845.575.3330