St. Cloud State University: Alnwick - St. Cloud in England
- Location(s): Alnwick, The United Kingdom
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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The purpose of the British Studies Center in Alnwick, England is to give students an opportunity to spend a semester in a culture different from their own. The program is designed to expose students to new values, customs, and outlooks and to give... read more
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So much, culture, history, people... my behaviors have changed a little. It was most certainly worthwhile. Best thing I ever did Caitlin G - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
I learned everything; grew as an individual, learned about the history, met a lot of people, and overall the trip completely blew out my expectations and made it AMAZING. I would definitely do it all over again, even if it was more expensive. Travis K - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
It was worth every bit - I think I learned a lot about myself and the world and people and just... the whole of humanity and interactions Caitlin G - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the British culture, and I also learned about the American culture from that too. I learned to look differently at the way our country and culture is, and I have been comparing that to the other cultures that I experienced. I learned to better appreciate other cultures as well as my own. It was a great lear... A student - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
I gained a great love for England and its rich culture and history. I loved finding out new things everyday. I learned more on this trip about myself than I have for a long time and I will always treasure the time I spent in England. Megan C - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
You gain a lot of problem solving skills, and learn how to handle bad situations that are thrown your way. You get to learn about a differnet culture other than your own and are able to see the differences from where you grew up. I cant even think of everything I learned specifically because it would take me 2 days, studying abr... Kristina C - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
Definitely Chandra M - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and how I can handle traveling alone. Jacob K - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
My experience was everything and more! Ellen D - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
Of course. Bradley W - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
Yes, traveling provides you with a perspective that you could not have gotten any other way. Not only do you learn more about another culture, you tend to learn a lot about your own through the differences in your home system to theirs and also the similarities. It gives you the ability to look at the way your country does thing... Emily H - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
Completely worthwhile!! I was able to further my understanding of my personal world view. submersing myself into something unknown, different and scary and became a stronger person. Bobby K - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
absolutley! Jamie B - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
It was the best decision I have ever made. I have grown so much from this experience, and the people I went on the program with are like a second family to me now. We've been back in the states since April, and we still keep in contact with each other on a daily basis. Elizabeth L - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
This trip was definitely worthwhile. I have learned so much about the British culture, and many other cultures that I got to see while traveling. I have gained a much better understanding of what it is like to live abroad in such an amazing country, and a life long family of all the students who I went with. A student - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
Tips for traveling and HOW to travel around europe easily and effectively. Alison C - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
I gained friendships that will last a lifetime, a new appreciation for history, an insight into another culture, and much more. Of course it was worthwhile! It was undoubtedly the best way possible I could've spent my $10,000. Julie G - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
I learned a completely different culture. They taught me so much its going to be heard to name them all. But i do plan on going back Alexandra R - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
Yes, I see the world from a new perspective and outside the American lifestyle. Michael S - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
I made friends that I never thought I would have. It gave me happiness and a purpose to my life. I now love traveling and learning about other parts of the world. I got to interact with people from another country and it was incredible. Alnwick E - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
The most worthwhile experience of my life. I will be going back to visit within the next two years. Ashley C - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
I learned that i have seen next to nothing of the world as a whole. Because of this, i plan on hitting the road/waves/air as soon as possible to see another part of the world. Brent L - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
yes I learned a lot from the program. Carissa O - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
Yes. Larissa S - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
Yes. Laura R - St. Cloud State University View Entire Review
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The purpose of the British Studies Center in Alnwick, England is to give students an opportunity to spend a semester in a culture different from their own. The program is designed to expose students to new values, customs, and outlooks and to give them an understanding of life in Great Britain. By living within the walls of a medieval castle and study Great Britain both inside and outside the classroom, students gain a historical and contemporary perspective on British life. At the same time, students can make normal progress toward completion of their degree.
Students and faculty reside in Alnwick Castle. Dating from the middle ages, the castle is a large complex of towers, a chapel, a library and two museums. SCSU students and faculty occupy only a portion of the facility. The Duke of Northumberland resides within the castle. Dormitory rooms in the castle accommodate 1-5 students. There is a supplemental charge for a single room. To keep expenses low, students must commit themselves to a certain amount of work, such as cooking and cleaning. This work is usually done in teams. Homestays are also a part of the fall and spring semester programs and are an excellent way of learning about the host culture.
