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CIEE Sustainable Smart Cities in London, England
(Outgoing Program)
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** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Your Sustainable Smart Cites program in London lasts a full semester and provides an in-depth look at how England's capital is using innovative urban design solutions to prepare for the future. You will enroll in at least one sustainability course that explores how urban planning, technology, and public policy contribute to sustainability in London while also enrolling in your choice of business, communications, STEM, language, and other courses. This program offers a wide range of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary cultural and extracurricular activities related to sustainability. Live and learn in London!
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE SUSTAINABLE LONDON ON AN AWARD-WINNING WALKING TOUR
TO LEARN ABOUT WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES, THE EMERGENCE OF ETHICAL BUSINESS HUBS, AND THE CITY’S URBAN GREENING MOVEMENT
ENGAGE WITH EXPERT URBAN PLANNERS IN TOPICAL WORKSHOPS
TO GAIN INSIGHTS INTO HOW LONDON IS SEEKING TO DEVELOP CLIMATE RESILIENCE, SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND REACH NET ZERO CARBON GOALS
VISIT THE BUILDING CENTRE IN BLOOMSBURY
TO ATTEND EXHIBITS ON ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS, GREEN BUILDING INNOVATIONS, AND CARBON NEUTRAL URBAN DESIGN
Featured Courses: Choose from a set of related courses that explore how innovative cities utilize digital technologies and modern strategies to prepare for the future and impact the environment.
Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste-management, and more.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in networking events with local sustainability initiatives, activities that address how urban planning and technology can help lessen the impact on the environment, meaningful volunteer work with local organizations, and study tours to meet local changemakers and companies driving sustainability efforts.
Academic Projects: Enroll in a for-credit internship or directed independent research project, to develop integrated sustainable solutions that address economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in London will open doors for you to explore England’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
Tour the historic Crossness Pumping Station, a key player in radically improving public health and water sanitation, by helping to prevent cholera outbreaks
Visit the Thames Barrier, one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world, to learn about London’s primary defense against flooding
Volunteer in a community garden to help locals grow fresh produce, maintain green spaces, and promote eco-friendly gardening practices while learning about community-supported agriculture
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
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GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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