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No, since the summer programs are only 5 weeks (less than 90 days), students will not need a visa.

Are students required to take a language before they go and while they are there?No foreign language is required. Students should remember that some word usage is different and a strong accent might make it challenging to understand some people, but it is all part of the experience.

How much money will students need to take? This is a personal preference question. The program requires that participants purchase their own food. As a result, students must budget for food.If students are more likely to go out a few times a week, they should budget for more expensive meals. If a student can cook, he or she should budget around $100 a week (places like England are far more expensive so students might want to budget higher). Also, students should take into consideration how much shopping and outside traveling they will do. School-sponsored trips will save students money because they will not have to pay for hotels or entrance into museums, but if students travel on their own on the weekends, they should make sure to include these expenses in their budget. Students can do some research on how much train tickets, hostels, and the average restaurant would cost in the areas that they are traveling in and try to work from there.

Does the student need to purchase books?

Yes, students must purchase books at the UP bookstore before they leave for the program.

Will this program fit with a student’s major?

Summer programs are an excellent way to fulfill core University or college requirements. Students should check with their advisors to see what classes would best help them fulfill some of their needed requirements. Summer programs are also useful for filling upper-division elective credits.

What facilities will be available to students (laundry, kitchen, room)?

Students will live in apartments in downtown London. The apartments have kitchen facilities and are near grocery stores, a bank, and a post office. Students can access their email at local internet cafes.

What is the weather like?

London is similar to Portland in that the weather encompasses a wide range: 40 degrees in rain, 80 degrees in sun.

What are the dates of the program?

The London Summer Business program begins on 06/25/13 to 08/01/2013 and London Nursing Summer will begin on 06/25/13 to 08/01/2013 same as London Business.

What is the cost of the program?

The London Summer Business and Nursing programs for 2013the cost will be $6,300.

What courses can students take while they are there?

BUS 391 Global Legal Perspectives – Dr. Lisa Reed (Director)

Prerequisites: None. This class can fulfill the BUS 250 (Law) requirement or may be used as an upper division business elective.

·ECN 391 Economics of the European Union – Dr. James Seal

Prerequisite: ECN 120.