Scotland: Stirling Summer

University of Stirling in Stirling

The University of Stirling was opened in 1967 on a brand new campus built on the estate of the 18th century Airthrey Castle. Currently approximately 11,500 students are enrolled with 19% from overseas. The 2006 Times Higher Education Supplement ranked the University of Stirling in the top 10 in UK for the best student experience, while the 2007 and 2008 International Student Barometer voted Stirling 1st in the UK for a 'good place to be'. In 2009, the University earned the distinction "Scottish University of the Year" by The Sunday Times.

The University has some of the finest sports facilities on a single site in the country, including its own golf course and golf academy, a state-of-the-art fitness center and appropriate arenas for all the major indoor and outdoor sports.

Course Offerings

CCIS students can take two, three, or four courses over a four or eight week block.

For course details visit: 
http://www.stir.ac.uk/study-in-the-uk/international-summer-school/course-modules

Block One Modules:
Brief Encounters: An Introduction to Writing Short Stories
Education and Learning: A UK Perspective - New for 2012
Green Politics: Theory & Practice
Issues in Moral Philosophy
Religion and Conflict
Marketing and Branding Scotland
Photographing the Urban
Psychology of Evil
Scottish History: The Covenanters
Scotland on the Screen
DigiCulture: Self Publishing and Popular Cultural Expression - New for 2012
Monsters and Vampires: The Impact of British Gothic on Contemporary Popular Culture
English Language and Study Skills (For non-native English speakers only; subject to confirmation)

Block Two Modules:
Classics of World Cinema
Crime and Justice in Scotland
Changing Worlds: An Introduction to Modern Poetry
International Relations
Nursing and Health Care in Scotland
Scottish History: The Jacobites
Sports Management & Culture: A European Perspective
Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland
The Economics of Climate Change - New for 2012
European Marketing: An Introduction
Internship for International Summer School (students in the Internship program are also required to register for two modules in Block I)

Academic Highlights

With 19% of its students coming from overseas and more than 85 nations represented on its campus, the University of Stirling is a truly international institution. It consistently receives high ratings for teaching and research and has over thirty years experience of study abroad.

 

 

Student Life

Students have much to occupy their time outside of the classroom. Student life takes many different shapes through student clubs, outstanding sport facilities, on campus stores, bars, cafes, and other social facilities. Modern computer labs with email/internet access are available to students at all times.

Check out our ISS Promotional Video on Youtube.

Student Services

The University of Stirling provides very comprehensive student services and student support.  Students can make use of the free Glasgow and Edinburgh airport pickup service and the onsite orientation program at the start of each block.  A detailed Welcome Pack gives students information about student services.  Included in the cost of the summer program are a number of field trips and social events sponsored by the International and Study Abroad Office.  Advisors counsel students who have academic questions.  Many excellent services and amenities are available on campus including a four-floor library, 24/7 computer labs, laundry facilities, 50 meter swimming pool, state of the art fitness center, six indoor tennis courts, outdoor sports facilities, an arts center, shops, a post office, a movie theater, a travel agent and 70+ clubs and societies.

Housing

All International Summer School students will be housed in on-campus apartment-style accommodations. Each student will have their own bedroom with five or six persons per apartment. Most of the on-campus accommodation overlooks the University's scenic loch and is only a short walk from all teaching buildings, library facilities, shops, theatre, cinema, public transportation links and social areas.

In order to ensure that students have the flexibility to cook for themselves or eat out, meals are not included in the summer school package. However each apartment has its own furnished kitchen/social area. Or you may prefer to eat at one of the on-campus catering outlets. Additionally, the city of Stirling has a number of nearby cafés and restaurants to serve a variety of tastes and budgets.

Alumni Feedback

"Studying abroad has been, and probably will remain, one of the best experiences of my college years. I made friends with people from around the world, sampled a variety of activities/foods that I don't have the opportunity of trying at home (anybody ever heard of haggis?), and learned the culture and lifestyle of another nation. It was truly an experience of a lifetime!"
- Devin Nelson

"Everybody who has the ability to study abroad should study abroad, it will change your life in more ways than you yourself ever thought possible."
- Elyse Vautrin

"My time at Stirling U. was completely life changing. I have never been in a place so beautiful that every morning on my way to class my breath was taken away. It was an experience that I will never forget and never want to either!"
- Laura Nywening

 

Duration

Block 1: June 16 - July 14, 2012
Block 2: July 14 - August 11, 2012

Application Deadline(s)

Block 1:      April 13

Block 2:      April 20; New Deadline May 4

Internship Applicants:  March 23 

(Note: Modules fill up quickly; early applications are encouraged)

Financial Aid

A College Constortium for International Studies (CCIS) scholarship is available for students from member institutions. CCIS students should check with their study abroad advisors for applicable campus deadlines.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Minimum of 15 college credits
Minimum age of 18

Costs

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, fees, accommodation, airport pick up and drop off, orientation, some field trips, sports center membership, and sickness and accident insurance.

Costs Not Included

Airfare (Approx. $1000-1500), personal expenses, textbooks ($150 approx.), meals, and field trip for students in the International Relations (ISS9IR) course.

Entry Requirements

A visa is generally not required for study of six months or less and if there is no internship.  Students can enter the UK as a student visitor. However, students who plan to study longer than six months and/or who will have an internship must apply for visa.

For more information visit the UK Border Agency Website.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• University of Stirlng Study Abroad & Exchanges
• Wikipedia Stirling, Scotland

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Janice M. Thomas, Ph.D., Director

International Education Center
Brookdale Community College
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738-1543
732-224-2799
732-224-2980 (Fax)
Email: international@brookdalecc.edu
http://international.brookdalecc.edu

How do I apply?

Submit the following documents to CCIS/Brookdale Community College by the following dates:
Internship: March 23 / Block I: April 13 / Block 2: April 20. Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms. To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

1. CCIS Online Application & Instructions
2. CCIS Online Student Recommendation
3. Stirling Summer School Application
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended
6. Legible photocopy of your passport
7. $35 application fee made payable to Brookdale Community College

In order to complete the Stirling summer school application, you will need to choose your modules. Descriptions are found here.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.