Contact:  Lindsay Quadara
School:  Newcastle University
Course Equivalencies:  Click here for more information.

History

Loyola established a relationship with Newcastle University in the late 1990s. We have historically sent 15-30 students each September for the full academic year. More recently, we have opened a Fall semester and a Spring semester option to accomodate students whose major does not allow them to go abroad for a year. Newcastle University is a large research university located in northeast England in the city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The city is located 1.5 hours from Edinburgh, Scotland and 5 hours from London.  The Scandinavian countries, Germany and Ireland are accessible by ferry.  Continental Europe can be reached by air or rail.

Criteria for Acceptance

• Typically sophomores with a CQPA of 2.750 average.
• Students who can find courses which fit their Loyola Program and allow full-time participation and who are neither on disciplinary probation nor have a history of serious disciplinary problems should apply.

Academics

• Consult the Office of International Programs as early as possible to get assistance on course selections at Loyola, so that you are prepared for Newcastle.
• The fall semester in Newcastle runs from mid-September to late-January. Therefore, single semester Loyola students return to the States in mid-December and they take some of their final exams on Loyola's campus in mid-late January.
• Community service is available.

Length of Stay

• The fall program is for one semester. The term runs from mid September until mid-late January. Students return home in mid-December and take their some of their finals in January on Loyola's campus via a special agreement between Newcastle University and Loyola University. Students should anticipate studying for finals during their winter break at home.
• The spring program is for one semester. The term runs from late January to early June. Students must remain on campus for the entire exam period and cannot leave early for summer jobs or internships back in the US.

Housing

• Three apartment/dorm complexes are utilized by Loyola students and other international students. The complexes are far from each other.
• Generally, two Americans and four British or international students will share a suite of 6 private rooms with 2 baths, a common kitchen, a sitting area and a dining room.

Cost

• Students are eligible for consideration for all forms of federal, state, institutional and private sources of aid, except the Federal Work-Study Program.  Students studying abroad for a semester or full academic year will forfeit the value of a Federal Work-Study assignment.
• The cost is equivalent to the tuition, room charge (Ahern), and a reduced comprehensive fee paid to Loyola, plus a program fee.
• Loyola Financial Aid applies.

Benefits

This is a fully packaged program with

• tuition and room
• a part-time coordinator on site
• a round-trip airline ticket from the US to the UK
• frequent trips throughout the United Kingdom
• student discount rail pass
• evacuation insurance

Application Requirements

• An application along with a brief essay must be submitted to the Office of International Programs by December 1st in the year before you hope to go abroad.

Newcastle Program Student Ambassadors

Program Ambassadors are students who studied abroad at Newcastle for the 2010-2011 academic school year. Please feel free to contact them with program-specific questions.

Jackie Castille
Senior, Psychology Major and Natural Sciences Minor
jmcastille@loyola.edu
"My time in Newcastle is one of those experiences that I cannot help but always think back to. It seems as though every day something reminds me of Newcastle and the people that I met there. That fact in itself shows what a life-changing experience my time in Newcastle was. Not only was I able to meet so many fascinating people, but I had the chance to learn about a lifestyle completely different than my own. It was the sort of eye-opening experience that I think everyone should have, and I know that I will never forget it"

Melanie Hughes
Senior, Biology Major
mjhughes@loyola.edu
"Simply put, studying abroad in Newcastle was one of the best decisions of my life. I absolutely loved my time there! England was the perfect place for me to go for many reasons. Since everyone speaks English, I was able to immerse myself in a new culture without worrying about speaking a foreign language at the same time. Newcastle is not only a wonderful and friendly city, but the university is also known for its excellent science program, which makes it an ideal place for science majors to go. The UK has plenty of great places to visit and easy access to Europe. Living in Newcastle helped me gain more independence and self-confidence."


Kate Murphy
Senior, Political Science Major
kmmurphy2@loyola.edu
"To say that studying abroad in Newcastle, England, was the best decision of my life is by far an understatement. Newcastle was truly my home for my junior year, and I am lucky that it welcomed me with open arms. The friendships I formed with other Loyola students and British students are life-lasting bonds that I am thankful for every day. Newcastle was an ideal destination due to its great location, easy travel access, and of course, the wonderful accents. Anyone who chooses to go to Newcastle will not be disappointed and will most certainly fall in love with the land of the Geordies."


Brittany Novack
Senior, Speech Pathology Major
brnovack@loyola.edu
"My experience abroad can be summed up in the “Someone Like You” song by Adele when she sings ‘time flies, only yesterday was the time of our lives.’ Selecting Newcastle as my destination to study abroad was the best decision I’ve made because I had an unforgettable experience and the best year of my life thus far. Even though they spoke English, which was a benefit, I was able to experience a completely different culture from America. My location in England allowed me to visit numerous cities in England as well as other countries. I really enjoyed spending the entire year abroad and I mostly enjoyed bonding with my flat mates."


Sheila Watko
Senior, Communications Major
siwatko@loyola.edu
"I have fallen completely in love with the land of tea, Tesco and Tinie Tempah after studying abroad for a year in Newcastle. I miss my time in that lovely city every single day. England is so charming and quirky and absolutely perfect in every way. I made so many wonderful new friends, some from my Loyola group and some from the United Kingdom! Anyone who is independent, loves meeting new people and wants to have a new adventure every day would have an excellent experience in the Newcastle program. It was definitely the best decision I have ever made and the best year of my life so far... even if my plan to marry Prince Harry didn’t exactly work out as expected. Why aye!"