During this summer study abroad course, we will explore engineering marvels from past to present in and around London, England.  From the early days of steam engines that brought about many advancements in the industrial revolution and the first underwater tunnel built to connect communities across the Thames River, to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Tube that provides transports millions of Londoners underground each day — there will be plenty of  field trips to see the engineering sights in and around London. You’ll get to explore the engineering mechanics that makes London the city it is today.

London is one of Europe’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities. Its famous sites include Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Picadilly Circus, and Westminster Abbey. With a multitude of art galleries, museums, and pubs, London is endlessly interesting. The underground rail “tube” system provides easy access to all parts of the city. Students may conveniently visit Canterbury, Oxford, Bath, Dover, and other destinations (Scotland and Wales) via the excellent British railway system.

EGR 301 

This course, EGR 301, counts as an engineering technical elective for students pursuing the engineering major or minor.

This course has a pre-requisite of either EGR 211 or EGR 212.  

Dr. Tricia Clayton 
Associate Professor of Engineering 
Phone: (336) 702-1924
Email: claytonp@wfu.edu

Students will stay in shared student apartments. Student apartments are equipped with double or triple rooms, bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. 

NOTE: All students participating in the Summer London Engineering program are required to live in program-provided housing. Housing accommodations you may have on campus do not automatically transfer to abroad and certain housing accommodations (single rooms and private bathrooms, for example) may not be available.

Potential excursions and site visits will include (subject to change): 

• Kirkaldy’s Testing Works
• British Science Museum
• Brunel Museum 
• Thames Barrier 
• Crossness Pumping Station
• Tower Bridge 
• London Eye
• Hidden Underground Tour
• Bletchley Park & the National Museum of Computing

The faculty director is responsible for selecting each group based on the following criteria:
* Academic suitability
* Social and emotional maturity
* Seriousness of the student in pursuing the academic and cultural aims of the program
* Applicability of the program to the student’s interests and studies
* Students must have taken the prerequisite course EGR 211 or EGR 212

The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories:
Program Fee – Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The previous summer rate for 2024 was $950/per credit hour. 
Airfare (estimated) – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
Personal Expenses (estimated) – These will vary depending on the students’ spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This may also include visa fees, vaccinations, academic supplies/books and other miscellaneous daily expenses.

Program Fee (Estimated) – $7,587
Tuition (3 hrs) – $2,850
Airfare (estimated) – $1,700
Personal Expenses (estimated) – $1,405
Estimated total cost – $13,542

*Program fee is subject to change based on number of confirmed students.

Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies.

Scholarships may be available through the Engineering department. Please check with Dr. Clayton regarding these potential scholarships.

Passport Information
Students need to check their passport’s expiration date and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the program’s end date.

Students going on a summer program need to make sure their passport is valid through at least mid-February of the following year.

US passport holders who need to renew their passport should visit the U.S. Department of State’s passport website for information on this process.

Non-US passport holders who need to renew their passport should refer to their home country’s passport office.

Visa Information
If you are a US citizen, you most likely will not require a visa for your summer abroad program. If you do, details will be shared with you by GPS. Non-US passport holders should check with their host country’s embassy or consulate to find out if a visa is required for their program or not.

Dr. Tricia Clayton 
Associate Professor of Engineering 
Phone: (336) 702-1924
Email: claytonp@wfu.edu

Tyler Favale 
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
Phone: 336-758-4072
Email: favalet@wfu.edu