Student Opportunities
Beryl was a participant in the Buckham Overseas Study Program during 2011-2012. In her free time she traveled to Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Italy, France, and all over England with friends from UVM and students from all over the world she met at the University of Kent at Canterbury.
Beryl's Story BOSP Handbook by BerylStudy Abroad in Canterbury, England with The Buckham Overseas Study Program (BOSP)
This study abroad program gives English majors the opportunity to study at the University of Kent (UKC) at Canterbury in England. Contact Professor Helen Scott, Director of the BOSP Program, with any questions at hscott@uvm.edu. To be eligible for this study abroad program you will need:
- To be an English major
- A 3.0 GPA in your major and your overall studies
- Completion of ENGL 2000
- Completion of at least 60 credits overall
Program Details
- This is a UVM sponsored program and the graded credits earned at Kent University will be transferred and will count towards your GPA.
- UVM will bill students an amount to cover their UVM tuition, OIE student fee, and accommodation at UKC.
- Most UVM financial aid, including tuition remission, applies to this program. If you receive aid from sources outside of UVM, you will need to verify whether that aid may be applied. Contact UVM Student Financial Services to review your specific financial aid offer as it applies to BOSP.
- The Program is administrered through UVM's Office of International Education in partnership with the English department.
- Admitted students receive a scholarship in the form of a round trip airfare to London.
University of Kent at Canterbury
The University of Kent is an excellent modern university on a campus site that overlooks the city. Most teaching is through lectures and small seminars with a superb faculty.
The English department features concentrations in both canonical and postcolonial English Literature. The University has a long-time commitment to foreign students and has maintained a relationship with UVM for almost three decades.
Application Requirements and Process
Applications are due by the Friday of the second week of spring semester.
For your application you will need to include:
- The cover page application (MS Word),
- your most recent transcripts,
- a statement about why you want to study at the University of Kent (approximately 250 words),
- two letters of recommendation, one from the English department and one from an outside department, along with two recommendation forms (MS Word),
- a completed advising checklist (available at the English department),
- and a writing sample.
After admission into BOSP, students then complete the application process for UKC, with the assistance of the Buckham advisor. A current passport is required.
Choose a Timeline That Works for You
UKC's academic year consists of three ten-week terms--Autumn, Spring, and Summer--and runs from late September to the end of June.
- Option I: September- December
- Option II: January-June
- Option III: The entire academic year: Late September until the end of June. (this option would require a visa for extended stay)
Why Should You Study In Canterbury, England?
Canterbury is rich in history! Settled by ancient Romans, this was the site of the first Christian settlement in England and is home to the famous medieval cathedral. Canterbury is often seen as the Birthplace of English Literature and is the famous pilgrimage site for the characters in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
The ‘Garden of England’
With a population similar to that of Burlington, Canterbury is the bustling commercial and cultural center of the region—an area known as the ‘Garden of England’—and is close to London (by train) and the European continent (by ferry or Chunnel).
Need More Information?
Please contact:
Office of Internation Education
Living Learning B101
studyabroad@uvm.edu
802 656 4296
Helen Scott,
BOSP Director
402 Old Mill, English Department
hscott@uvm.edu
Alexander Lindsay,
Office of International Education
Living Learning B101