Arcadia: Glasgow - Glasgow School of Art
- Hosted at: Glasgow School of Art
- Location(s): Glasgow, The United Kingdom
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Glasgow is Britain's second city for art, and the Glasgow School of Art's world-famous art nouveau building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in all areas of artistic endeavor. The School boast... read more
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I have a new perspective of the US and my educational experience at home. It was definitely worthwhile. Henry S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned how small my mentality of the world was before getting there. I learned stereotypes about my home from an international viewpoint, about cultures from other countries not only Scotland's, and about issues others find important that I felt never concerned me. The best thing was that I learned how to befriend people that... joellecubero - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
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Glasgow is Britain's second city for art, and the Glasgow School of Art's world-famous art nouveau building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in all areas of artistic endeavor. The School boasts numerous prize winners and famous practicing artists among its alumni. Arcadia Abroad students enjoy full integration and personal studio space as part of the School's independent and creativity-based approach.
Three areas of curricular study are available for semester or academic year. Students may concentrate in the School of Design; undergraduate majors in Fine Art may focus in their area of specialization; and students with high school or college level art background may take courses in the SASAP program. Areas of study available are architecture, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communication, textiles, interior design, product design, metals and jewelry.
ARCADIA EXCURSIONS
Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Here is a sampling:
Three areas of curricular study are available for semester or academic year. Students may concentrate in the School of Design; undergraduate majors in Fine Art may focus in their area of specialization; and students with high school or college level art background may take courses in the SASAP program. Areas of study available are architecture, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communication, textiles, interior design, product design, metals and jewelry.
ARCADIA EXCURSIONS
Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Here is a sampling:
- Firbush Activity Weekend
- Windsor Castle
- Adventure weekend in Wales
- Royal Ascot
- Ceilidh Dance
- and more...
WHY ARCADIA?
Arcadia is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, offering exceptional study, research and internship experiences for students from colleges and universities across the US. Our unique combination of customized, diverse academic programming and comprehensive support allows students to explore new worlds, get to know themselves, boost their resumes for future job opportunities and graduate school, and experience the incredible growth and shifts in perspective that a culturally immersive experience can deliver.
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Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Architecture and Related Services
- Interior Architecture
- Apparel and Textiles
- Design and Applied Arts
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- Fashion / Apparel Design
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Arcadia Scholarships
Arcadia aims to help students for whom financial assistance can mean the difference between participating on an Arcadia program and staying home. Arcadia scholarships are awarded to eligible applicants based on need. Approximately 70% of study abroad students who apply for aid from Arcadia receive some form of award
$250-$2,500
Deadlines:
Applications are received on a rolling basis.
Guidelines/Requirements:
Only students who have been accepted to a program from Arcadia Abroad will be considered for an award.
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