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University College London
Situated in central London, University
College London (UCL) is part of the University of London and
has a distinguished history and strong academic tradition. Founded
in 1826, UCL is one of Britain’s premier universities and
offers unrivaled opportunities for study and research. Surrounded
by museums, theaters, cinemas, and major art galleries, UCL is an
easy walk to the cultural and social life of this capital city.
UCL also boasts an active student life on campus. The student union
offers cafes, game rooms, special interest and political clubs,
a flourishing drama group with performances at the semi-professional
Bloomsbury Theater, and extensive sporting facilities. Of the current
17,000 students who call UCL home, approximately 500 are from overseas.
All students are fully integrated into UCL’s classes and housing
and work to the same challenging standards as their British counterparts.
Academics
 UCL
is a very competitive institution that offers our students an academically
challenging semester. The course work consists of a series of lectures,
seminars, and tutorials. Emphasis is placed on the independent work
of students outside their classes, which includes research and writing
on topics of discussion. This system is very different from the
one our students are used to. However, a motivated student will
find this system quite rewarding.
Skidmore program participants choose courses
selected from one of the following departments: anthropology, archeology,
art history, biology, chemistry, classics, computer science, earth
science, European cultural studies, geography, Hebrew and Jewish
studies, history, languages and linguistics, mathematics, philosophy,
psychology, Slavonic and East European studies, and Spanish and
Latin American studies.
Due to the competitive nature and high entrance standards at UCL,
students shoul dhave a GPA of 3.3 or higher. The Art, Economics
and English departments have limited access for study abroad students.
Students wishing to take courses in these departments should have
a GPA higher than 3.3. To determine which specific courses are available
to our students please contact Skidmore’s Office of International
Programs.
Housing
UCL provides accommodation in the form of student houses and residence
halls. Most residences are within walking distance of the university.
There is no guarantee that all students will be offered university
housing. If a student is not able to obtain UCL housing, Skidmore
will make and finance an alternate living arrangement.
Program
Dates
The program at UCL, offered only in the SPRING SEMESTER, consists
of two terms. The first term runs from early January through late
March and is followed by a month-long break. The second term begins
in late April with exams ending as late as mid- June. Our students
attend both sessions and take exams as scheduled in June. Please
note: Some departments will schedule exams much earlier than June.
Exams schedules will not be posted until after students arrive in
London. While some departments may finish course and related coursework
earlier, the program does not end until UCL's semester is over.
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