London, Edinburgh and Dublin

June 8 – 16, 2017

MSU Associate Professor of Art and Humanities, Dr. Andrea Donovan, is organizing a short term MSU study abroad program to London, Edinburgh and Dublin from June 8 - 16, 2017.

Some cities just beg to be explored. London, Edinburgh and Dublin certainly make that list. This program offers participants entry into London’s world-class museums, Edinburgh’s castle, crags and charming streets, and the unmatched wit of the Irish people. Students will have plenty of opportunity to delve into cultural subtleties and discover the area’s best-kept secrets.


Program Highlights

London Bridge

Academic Course Work
Participants in this program will be enrolled in HUMANITIES 496: London, Edinburgh and Dublin study tour (3 credits.) The class will be guided by Dr. Andrea Donovan, Assistant Professor of Art History and Humanities, who specializes in European art and architectural history.

The emphasis of this humanities course is to delve into the art, architecture, literature, and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom. The itinerary will bring participants to museums dedicated to the culture of England, Ireland and Scotland, examples of architecture and cultural sites, and allow for the experience of market places, shopping sites, and unique food experiences. Free time is built into the itinerary so that the program may be customized to the educational needs and participants focus.

London (3 days):
View the regal landmarks of England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on a guided sightseeing tour.  Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill. See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings and funerals. View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.

Edinburgh (2 days): 
Journey by train through the English countryside and the lochs and hills of Scotland. Later, arrive in the Scottish capital. Get to know Edinburgh in all its medieval beauty on a tour led by a local expert. View the elegant Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile, two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Pass the Sir Walter Scott monument. Enter Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish crown jewels and Stone of Scone. Spend a free afternoon in Edinburgh or add an excursion.

Dublin (2 days):
Take a comprehensive tour of Ireland’s capital city with a local expert leading the way. Pass St Stephen’s Green and admire the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square. Walk down Grafton Street to see the Molly Malone statue and Trinity College. Step inside the soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral. End your tour with an included pint at a local pub in the Temple Bar District. Enjoy a free afternoon in Dublin or add an excursion. 

The logistical aspects of this program are being facilitated by Go Ahead Tours. A complete itinerary can be found on the Go Ahead Website. Please note that prices advertised on the Go Ahead website are the base prices and do not reflect departure from Minot, along with other considerations.


Irish Street

Application Deadline: December 1st, 2016

Download an application [pdf].

If you do not already have a passport, now is the time to apply for one.

Depending upon available space late applications might be accepted after December 1st. Applicants who submit an application after this date are not guaranteed a spot on the program and might be required to pay a slightly higher program fee due to rate fluctuation in transportation costs. Rate increases are typically not significant.


Program Fees

The program includes round-trip international airfare and transportation within Europe, breakfast and dinners on most days, accommodations, entrance fees, guided sightseeing and walking tours, and a 24-hour multi-lingual tour director. Accommodations are double occupancy; single occupancy may be requested for an additional fee of approximately $650.

Items not included in the program fee are: lunches and some dinners, optional excursions, transportation for free-time activities, departure fees (i.e. airline luggage fees) and customary gratuities

A typical day will involve an active itinerary of sightseeing and local excursions starting early in the morning and lasting all day. The tour will be fast paced at times so that you get the most of your time abroad.

Edinburgh old town
Program Cost
Base Program Fee* $4,081
Tuition - 3 Credits** $ 822**
TOTAL $4,903


* Additional cost for mandatory international medical and emergency insurance: 
Applicants between ages of 40 – 49 years at time of travel, add $20 to base program cost.
Applicants between ages of 50 – 59 years at time of travel, add $130 to base program cost.  
Applicants age 60 and above at time of travel, add $255 to base program cost.   

**Program participants may choose to audit coursework at 50% tuition rate. Financial Aid is not available for audited courses, and grades will not appear on transcripts. 

Transportation Deviation Fees: Transportation will be arranged from Minot. Any deviations or special requests (such as early departure or late returns) will incur a $75 booking fee, in addition to any fees charged by the airlines.


Big Ben

Payment Deadlines:

$400 due with the Application
March 17, 2017: final balance of $3,681 due
June 1, 2017: Tuition due to MSU cashier’s window

Late Payments:

  • If a payment is received7 business days or more after the payment due date, your application will be considered withdrawn and you will be responsible for any cancellation penalties.
  • If for any reason your payment cannot be processed, a fee of $50 will be incurred, plus a late payment penalty to Go Ahead Tours, if applicable.

Payment Policies:

  • Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to depart on the program unless the program fees are paid in full.
  • MSU is not responsible for delays caused by late passport applications, late visa applications or visa denials. Any additional costs incurred for such reasons will be the responsibility of the participant.

Cancellation & Refunds
Withdrawal from the program is effective on the date that written notification is received by MSU’s Office of International Programs.

If you withdraw: The cancellation fee will be:
After Application is submitted $400
After March 20 $1,600
After April 13
$2,500
After May 23 
Refund of tuition fees only per MSU business office policies
After departure No refund

Please Note:
■ MSU will not alter its payment and/or cancellation policies for any reason.
■ GoAhead Tours offers three different levels of trip cancellation/interruption coverage for an additional fee, which can be added at any time prior to departure. These insurance options can protect you in the event you need to cancel your trip or leave your tour unexpectedly due to an emergency. Depending upon the level chosen, coverage includes: trip cancellation & interruption protection; medical & accident protection; and baggage & property protection. For more information, visit the Go Ahead Tours website.

Financial Aid
Financial Aid can be applied to cover study tour fees, so students might want to consider the possibility of obtaining Financial Aid (generally including loans) to assist in funding their program. For more information about this option, please visit the Financial Aid Office, call (701) 858-3375 or visit their website: www.minotstateu.edu/finaid 

In order to be eligible for summer term financial aid, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 summer credits. At least 3 of these credits must be from the HUM 496 course listed above. Students who wish to enroll in additional summer coursework in association with the tour may make arrangements with the faculty leader.


River Liffey

Program Rules
View MSU Study Abroad Program Rules
View Go Ahead Tours Terms and Conditions

Contact us for more information!
Dr. Andrea Donovan
andrea.donovan@minotstateu.edu
Phone: (701) 858-3819

MSU Office of International Programs
1st Floor Student Center
500 University Ave West Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 858-4155

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