If you want to plan a program in Oxford, England...

Why Oxford?

Seat of academic excellent and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe (along with Paris and Bologna), Oxford is often described as the “city of dreaming spires”. The city is a manageable size and surrounded by rivers. The beautiful, gentle countryside of Oxfordshire is home to the Chilterns and Cotswolds. Oxford continues to be a place of inspiration to writers and academics.

Partnership programs in Oxford can focus on a variety of academic subjects including history, literature, business, politics, media, art and theater.

AIFS can run Partnership programs in Oxford throughout the year and these can vary in length from 10 days to a semester

Programs in Oxford Can Include:

• Orientation program consisting of an orientation meeting with AIFS staff, student information packet with handbook and local area information etc and a guided walking tour of Oxford with a welcome reception
• Accommodation in homestays or in student dorms
• Travel pass for use on the buses
• Classrooms and audio-visual equipment at Oxford Brookes University
• Access to the computer lab and student sports facilities at Oxford Brookes University
• Faculty office with computer and Internet access
• Inclusive or subsidized cultural program
  
• Local guest lectures and adjunct courses in History, Art and Architecture
• British Life and Culture course
• Academic visits to supplement faculty led courses
• Medical Insurance
• $51,000,000 Liability Insurance with sponsoring college named as co-insured

Optional Components Can Include

• Group flights and airport transfers
• Pre-program and mid-program excursions
• Extra protection insurance

Sample Cultural Program from Spring 2005

• Full-day guided excursion to Stratford upon Avon with entrances to Shakespeare's Birthplace and Warwick Castle and evening theatre performance at the RSC.
• Full-day trip to London with city sightseeing tour and theatre performance, “Guys and Dolls” plus further academic visits with entrances to National Gallery and the Tate Modern
• Full-day guided excursion to Blenheim Palace with entrances
• Full-day guided excursion to Bath and Stonehenge with entrance to Stonehenge and the Roman Baths
• Optional three-day, two-night excursion to York, with walking tour and entrances to York Minster
  

For additional information, or to plan your program, contact Ailsa Brookes.