THE SCHOOL: Huron University
Huron University is strongly committed to internationalism, with over sixty countries represented in the student body. Huron’s location in the Bloomsbury district of London hosts some of the most extensive university libraries and educational facilities in the world. Close to campus is the British Museum with its magnificent reference library and reading room (access granted to UF students), British Library, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, The London Contemporary Dance School, and St. Martins School of Art. 

Overlooking Russell Square, the campus consists of two large Victorian buildings that have been refurbished and configured to provide a state-of-the-art educational facility. The classrooms have an extensive range of the latest multimedia learning tools, and the buildings boast the latest IT and computing facilities including wireless technology.

THE CITY: London, England
London is a truly global city and one of the most exciting places on earth. It is one of the few capitals in the world that acts as a center for the arts, media, government, finance and commerce. Attractions near the campus include the open-air theatre at Regent’s Park, the West End theatre district, The Place (home of the Richard Alston Dance Company), Covent Garden, and Oxford Street. There are many world-renowned sites in and around London, including Royal Albert Hall, The Globe Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and many more!

ACADEMICS
University of Florida students will earn 12 credit hours while in London. Participants may take two upper-division, three-credit Huron Fine Arts/Humanities courses or one upper-division, three-credit Fine Arts course and one three-credit internship. Additionally, students will enroll in two three-credit UF Fine Arts courses via distance/online learning. All online Fine Arts courses will count toward major course work/electives (Fine Arts majors) or Humanities/International Diversity credit (non Fine Arts majors) except HUM 4956.

Choose six credits from the following UF online courses:

• MUL 2010 - Introduction to Music Literature (H,I) - 3 credits
• THE 4110 - History of Theatre 1 (H,I) - 3 credits (fall semester only)
• THE 4111 - History of Theatre 2 (H,I) - 3 credits (spring semester only)
• DAN 4124 - History of Dance (H,I) - 3 credits (fall semester only)
• ARH 3525 - The Arts of West Africa (H,I) - 3 credits (fall semester only)

Choose six credits from the following Huron University courses:

• HOA 103 - Introduction to Modern Art (3 credits)
• HUM 321 - Contemporary Theatre (3 credits)
• HUM 320 - Western Drama (3 credits)
• HUM - Classical Music Literature (3 credits)
• Internship (3 credits)
  OR
• Students may elect to take six credits of internship, in lieu of the Huron courses above.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the study abroad program with Huron University, students must meet the following requirements:

• Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Students must have a laptop computer.
• Students are required to take two online courses through UF.
• Students who wish to take part in an internship should submit a resume and a statement of purpose with their program application. In the statement of purpose, students should describe why they want to take part in an international internship, and what they hope to get out of such an experience.

INTERNSHIPS
Experiential learning is an integral part of the program offered through Huron. An internship will give you a competitive advantage in the job market. It will equip you with professional experience, and establish an international network of people who can help you build your career. Through the internship, students learn to adapt to new situations, develop their communication and social skills, and gain insight into the workings of a professional environment. Every placement is tailored to the specific needs of each student. Read more about internships at Huron

HOUSING
Students will live in one of two residence halls on Huron’s campus: 1 Byng Place, near West End Theatres or South Kensington, near the Victoria and Albert Museum and Royal Albert Hall. Housing is included in the cost of the program. Learn more about Huron's halls of residence

ESTIMATED COSTS*
$8,100 for fall and spring
$7,600 for summer
Costs include tuition, orientations, program fees, housing and UFIC application fee. Some courses taught at Huron, such as Contemporary Theatre, charge additional fees. UF students may apply Bright Futures, Prepaid, Pell Grants and other scholarships toward program expenses. UFIC also offers scholarships to eligible study abroad participants.

* Airfare, meals and local transportation are not included in the estimated costs.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall: April 1
Spring October 1
Summer: March 1
Applications for the program are available through the UF International Center, located in Grinter Hall, or they can be downloaded on the web by clicking here. The program operates on a first-come, first-serve basis.