Term in London, England

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Why study in London? 

London is one of the most diverse and welcoming cities in the world, a cosmopolitan mix of dress, customs, cuisine, and culture. Studying in London could very well present for the Study Abroad student opportunities to establish a global network of friends. Outside the classroom you can enjoy all the entertainment, events, and excitement that London has to offer. Perhaps you have a passion for history, art and culture? Only an easy Tube ride away await Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the Tower of London. World class museums also await your exploration. There’s the British Museum, which holds over 7 million artifacts from prehistoric times to modern times from around the world. The National Gallery and the Tate Modern display some of the world’s most famous classic and contemporary masterpieces. What’s more, London offers some of the best theatre in the world, whether it be a musical, comedy, or dramatic play. And how about finishing up a day of classes with a breathtaking view of the city skyline and River Thames? You can do so on the London Eye, the world’s highest “cantilevered observation wheel.” In short, your study abroad experience will be enhanced by living in one of the most dynamic and exciting cities in the world.

Importance Notice: A COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for all participants.

Why choose the program?

This program is offered to enable students to study abroad while making normal progress toward their degree objectives, and earning fully transferable units in courses taught by community college faculty and guest lecturers. This program is offered in cooperation with several California community colleges and with the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), which arranges transportation, living accommodations, and a wide range of student and instructional support services. Students need not be currently enrolled at one of the sponsoring colleges in order to participate. Units earned in London will appear on transcripts issued by the participating colleges.

London Fall 2024 application process

Enroll Online to complete your application. Once you have applied online through AIFS and have placed your $450 deposit, you will be contacted by CCCCD’s Study Abroad Office, Harue Takanashi htakanashi@4cd.edu

Dates and deadlines

Program dates

  • Depart the U.S.: Thursday, September 5, 2024
  • Arrive in London: Friday, September 6, 2024
  • Mid-semester break:  Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
  • Depart London: Friday, December 6, 2024

Important dates

  • Priority Application Deadline:  Friday, April 19, 202
  • General Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
  • Mandatory Pre-Departure Meeting: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Skyline College
  • Mandatory CCCCD Student Meeting: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Diablo Valley College

Program costs and payment schedule

The AIFS program costs for London Fall 2024 will have a base price of $9,495. These costs will include all lodging, medical insurance, and AIFS services. They will not include airfare (there will be a group flight option for an extra fee), class tuition, books, and day-to-day expenses such as food. Click back here later to see specifically what is and isn't included.

Upcoming ZOOM information sessions

Minimum qualifications for CCCCD's Study Abroad program

To apply for the London Study Abroad Program, the student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 and have completed at least 12 college units after high school graduation, and at the time the student applies to the program. In addition, the student must be 18 years of age at the time of boarding the airplane. 

CLOSED,Passed Enrollment Deadline May 10,2024 - Provisional student enrollment 

Students who do NOT YET meet the application criteria(of at least 12 units after high school graduation and at least a 2.25 GPA) may use their Spring 2024 final grade to assist with meeting the criteria. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Harue Takanashi at htakanashi@4cd.edu by May 10. The following week students must interview with the Dean of the Study Abroad Program.  You can complete the AIFS Application, but do not pay the deposit fee until you are approved by the Dean. Students must submit their Spring 2024 final grade to htakanashi@4cd.edu by May 28. Application and deposit fee payment deadline is June 5, 2024.

London Fall 2024 application process

Enroll online to complete your application. Once you have applied online through AIFS and have placed your $450 deposit, you will be contacted by CCCCD’s Study Abroad Office, Harue Takanashi htakanashi@4cd.edu

Forms to turn in to the Study Abroad office

Once you have applied online through AIFS and have placed your $450 deposit, you will be contacted by CCCCD’s Study Abroad Office and be asked to turn in the following forms to htakanashi@4cd.edu 

Agreement Between the Foreign Study Student and the Northern California Study Abroad Consortium (PDF)
Field Trip/Activity Liability Waiver (PDF)  

Financial Aid office

  • Contact Sonya Castro at the DVC Financial Aid Office scastro@dvc.edu
  • Complete the FAFSA form before making an appointment with Sonya.
  • Financial Aid process information (PDF)
  • AIFS Financial Aid form (PDF) 

Scholarship information

AIFS refund policy

Refund requests must be done in writing to AIFS. They accept emails and that is generally the easiest way (customizedfacultyled@aifs.com). See official AIFS refund policy on your Agreement & Release form on AIFS application. Dates to remember regarding AIFS refunds once you are enrolled in the program, and CC to htakanashi@4cd.edu.  

Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Last day to request refund of $450 deposit less $150 processing & non-refundable deposit fees. After June 12, AIFS will not refund any of the $450 deposit.

Friday, July 12, 2024: Total program fee is due. NO REFUND OF PAYMENTS after this date.

You are responsible for checking the AIFS Agreement & Release form about any refund dates and potential cancellation fees! Students who withdraw after June 12, 2024 could be liable and billed by AIFS for any cancelled bookings they signed up for (such as airfare & Scotland excursion, etc.). Students should therefore inform AIFS as soon as possible if they need to withdraw from the program.

AIFS program cancellation policy

Please click here for a summary of the AIFS program cancellation policy.

Fall 2024 Classes

* All students will take at least 4 classes and must carry a minimum of 12 units for the duration of the program. Everyone is required to take the INTD 100 British Life & Culture class and at least one other class offered through DVC, and then any two others from DVC or other colleges.

Academic Counselor Drop-in Hours for Study Abroad Program

Questions or Request a Zoom meeting, please email cjamshidnejad@dvc.edu Christie Jamshidnejad

You can meet any DVC, CCC or LMC counselors at their available time. Counseling Office: CCC DVC LMC

Proposed Class Offerings

Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) Diablo Valley College DVC - Christian Morgan 

ENGL 123 – Critical Thinking: Writing about Literature - Prerequisite College Composition
ENGL 154 – Shakespeare and His World
ENGL 177 – Children's Literature 
INDIS 100* - British Life and Culture

Attention: ENGL 123 Prerequisite: DVC: ENGL 122 or equivalent courses include ENGL 122L, 122AM, 122M, 122X, 122AL, or AP English Language or AP English Literature.  LMC: ENGL 100 or equivalent. CCC: ENGL 001A or equivalent courses include ENGL 001AX, ENGL 1AH and ENGL 1B (no longer offered but if student took it previously, it is ok), ENGL 001C or any of its equivalent including AP English Language or AP english or literature with 3 or higher. 

Santa Rosa Junior Community College – Anne Belden 

JOUR 2 – News Gathering and News Writing
JOUR 52A – News Media Practice
MEDIA 4 – Intro to Mass Communication

Los Rios Community College District - Gregory Beyrer  

HIST 302 – History of Europe since 1500
HIST 310 – History of the United States (to 1877)
HIST 311 – History of the United States (1865 – Present)

San Mateo Community College District – Lindsey Ayotte 

COMM 127 – Argumentation & Debate
COMM 150 – Intercultural Communication
COMM 160 – Gender Communication

For more information, review the London Fall 2024 brochure and AIFS FAQs web page.

If you have questions, please contact the Study Abroad Office, email htakanashi@4cd.edu .

Visit the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

London Study Abroad

The great capital city of London, with its population of seven million, boasts culturally rich museums, libraries, famous theaters, concert halls and historic buildings. An exciting and easily maneuverable European city, London is a major political, financial and cultural center, graced with more parks and gardens than any other capital in the world.

London 2022 information- program and payment dates

  • Depart the U.S.: Thursday, September 8, 2022
  • Arrive in London: Friday, September 9, 2022
  • Mid-Semester Break: Probably last week of October (we will post dates asap)
  • Depart London: Friday, December 9, 2022
  • Priority Application Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022
  • General Application Deadline: Friday, May 13, 2022
  • Late applications on Space Available Basis: No later than Wednesday, June 15, 2022
  • After application deadline of June 15: Space available basis only; must first be subject to approval by Study Abroad Office and AIFS, contact htakanashi@4cd.edu 
  • Mandatory Pre-Departure Meeting: Saturday, August 20, 2022, on Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa campus (pending approval) 

The AIFS program Costs (PDF)for London Fall 2022 will have a base price of $8,645. These costs will include all lodging, medical insurance, and AIFS services. It will not include airfare (there will be a group flight option for an extra fee), class tuition, books, and day-to-day expenses such as food. Please check back here later for a rundown of what specifically will and will not be included in the costs.

Upcoming ZOOM information sessions dates 

meeting dates

LMC Students

Check LMC's Study Abroad site.

Application information

Go to AIFS site and click "Enroll Online" to complete your application.

Two Forms to turn in to CCCCD Study Abroad Office via email
Once you have applied online through AIFS and have placed your $450 deposit, you will be contacted by CCCCD’s Study Abroad Office, htakanashi@4cd.edu. Subject Line: London Fall 2022/Name

Agreement Between the Foreign Study Student and the Northern California Study Abroad Consortium (coming soon)
Field Trip/Activity Liability Waiver (coming soon)

Financial Aid Office

Contact Sonya Castro at the DVC Financial Aid Office.
Complete the FAFSA form before making an appointment with Sonya.

Scholarship information

  • AIFS Scholarships Closed 

AIFS REFUND DATES

Refund requests must be done in writing to AIFS. The the easiest way to request a refund is through email. Please send to customizedfacultyled@aifs.com and copy htakanashi@4cd.edu.

  • Wednesday, June 15, 2022: Last day to request refund of $450 deposit less $150 processing & non-refundable deposit fees. After June 17, AIFS will not refund any of the $450 deposit.
  • Friday, July 15, 2022: Total program fee is due. NO REFUND OF PAYMENTS after this date.
  • You are responsible for checking the AIFS Agreement & Release form about any refund dates and potential cancellation fees! Students who withdraw after June 15, 2022 could be liable and billed by AIFS for any cancelled bookings they signed up for (such as airfare & Scotland excursion, etc.). Students should therefore inform AIFS as soon as possible if they need to withdraw from the program.

AIFS program cancellation policy

A summary of the AIFS program cancellation policy.  

Eligibility requirements -Must have the time of AIFS application 

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • GPA of 2.25 or higher
  • Completed at least 12 college units 

Provisional student enrollment - Students who do NOT meet the above requirements may use their current semester progress report to assist with meeting the criteria. Students will be approved to participate in the Study Abroad Program after the progress report is reviewed by the Dean of Study Abroad Program. You must contact htakanashi@4cd.edu by April 4, 2022.
Provisional students who finish the semester without meeting any of the minimum requirements will be dropped from the program.

Spring 2022 classes

Materials Request: email to  htakanashi@4cd.edu for PDF documents 

  • Class Calendar PDF 
  • Course Descriptions and Bios PDF
  • Course Preference Sheet PDF
  • Transferability of Proposed Courses PDF
    Attn: All students will take at least 4 classes and must carry a minimum of 12 units for the duration of the program. Everyone is required to take the INTD 100 British Life & Culture class and at least one other class offered through LMC, and then any two others from LMC or other colleges. 

PROPOSED CLASS OFFERINGS LONDON FALL 2022 

DVC Academic Counselor: Study Abroad Drop-in Hours

Spring 2022 Semester: Thursday, 11 - 12 pm,Location: SSC #225Ask Christie Jamshidnejad, counselor, For Zoom meeting, please email cjamshidnejad@dvc.edu 
or you can meet any DVC, CCC or LMC counselors at their available time.

 

CCCCD - Los Medanos College – Ken Alexander
ART 007 – Medieval and Renaissance Art History (350-1550 CE) 
ART 008 – Early Modern Art History (1550-1920 CE)  
HUMAN 024 – Shakespeare’s English Kings 
INTD 100* - British Life and Culture (CCCCD Student MUST take)

Santa Rosa Junior College – Jaqueline McGhee

ENGL 1B – Literature and Composition (Preq: ENGL 1A or equiv.) Jacqueline
ENGL 4A – Beginning Creative Writing 
ENGL 5 –  Advanced Composition & Critical Thinking (Preq: ENGL 1A or equiv.) 

Los Rios Community College District – Fran Keller
BIOL 300 – Foundations of Biology  
BIOL 301 – Evolution 
BIOL 375 – Marine Ecology 

SAN MATEO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – Lale Yurtseven
BUS 125 – International Business  
BUS 201 – Business Law 
BUS 203 – Intercultural Relations in Global Business

If you have questions, please contact the Study Abroad Office Assistant htakanashi@4cd.edu.

CANCELLED Due to COVID-19 Pandemic 

London Study Abroad

The great capital city of London, with its population of seven million, boasts culturally rich museums, libraries, famous theaters, concert halls and historic buildings. An exciting and easily maneuverable European city, London is a major political, financial and cultural center, graced with more parks and gardens than any other capital in the world.

AIFS Online Application:

https://www.aifscustomized.com/ncsac/london_fall/contact.asp#

Click on "Enroll Online" then Click on "Click here to complete your enrollment form"

Important dates

  • Program dates: September 10 - December 11, 2020
  • Priority application deadline – April 15, 2020
  • Application deadline – May 15, 2020
  • Fees from $8,595 detailed on the program info sheets.

Program calendar

  • Depart U.S.: Thursday, September 10, 2020
  • Arrive London: Friday, September 11, 2020
  • Mid-Term Break: Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30, 2020
  • Depart London: Friday, December 11, 2020

Program fee

Per person for homestay option is $9,995 or apartment option is $8,595. Does not include tuition, materials and flight.

Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.aifscustomized.com/ncsac/london_fall/faqs.asp#

Visit DVC’s financial aid office and find out if you qualify for financial assistance. Scholarships are also available.

For more information, review the Florence Spring 2022 brochure (PDF).  

Visit the AIFS Partnership website. (link)

If you have questions, please contact email htakanashi@4cd.edu


 

London Study Abroad

The great capital city of London, with its population of seven million, boasts culturally rich museums, libraries, famous theaters, concert halls and historic buildings. An exciting and easily maneuverable European city, London is a major political, financial and cultural center, graced with more parks and gardens than any other capital in the world.

Important dates

  • Program dates: September 6 - December 7, 2018
  • Priority application deadline – Friday, April 20, 2018
  • Application deadline – Wednesday, June 13, 2018
  • Fees from $8,595 detailed on the program info sheets.

Program calendar

  • Depart U.S.: Thursday, September 6, 2018
  • Arrive London: Friday, September 7, 2018
  • Mid-Term Break: Saturday, October 20 – Sunday, October 28, 2018
  • Depart London: Friday, December 7, 2018

Program fee

Per person for homestay option is $8,595 or apartment option is $9,995. Does not include tuition, materials and flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit DVC’s financial aid office and find out if you qualify for financial assistance. Scholarships are also available.

Three eligibility requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • G.P.A. of 2.25 or higher
  • Completed at least 12 college units

London informational meetings for fall 2018 students:

DVC Pleasant Hill Campus

  • Thursday, April 19, 2018, 1-2 pm, LA 210

DVC - San Ramon Campus

  • Come to DVC Informational Meeting!

LMC - Pittsburg Campus

  • Come to DVC Informational Meeting!

LMC - Brentwood Campus

  • Come to DVC Informational Meeting!

Contra Costa College

  • Come to DVC Informational Meeting!

Visit the AIFS Partnership website. Click on "Enroll online" then "click here to complete your enrollment form". 

AIFS online application instructions: Go to the AIFS Partnership website at:
Northern California Study Abroad Consortium

If you have questions, please contact the Study Abroad Office,DVC FO 219, 925-969-2507 or email studyabroad@dvc.edu.

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