The Fulbright Aberystwyth Summer Institute takes place in Aberystwyth University\u2019s Department of International Politics, the oldest such department in the world<\/p>\n
Students will be able to: Trips may include: There will be no cost to the students for any of the activities undertaken as part of the programme. Students will only need any money they would wish to spend on souvenirs.<\/p>\n Programme dates Accommodation and meals Academics and credits <\/p>\n
\n*\u00a0 Discover the National Library of Wales, one of the UK\u2019s\u00a0five copyright libraries
\n<\/span>*\u00a0 Learn a little of the Welsh language
\n*\u00a0 Explore the theme of the programme through participating in round table discussions with key figures in Welsh politics
\n*\u00a0 Explore the beautiful countryside of mid-Wales, including a UNESCO World Heritage site<\/p>\n
\n* Senedd in Cardiff, the National Assembly Building of Wales
\n<\/span>* Owain Glyndwr Centre, Ancient Parliament House of Wales
\n* Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth
\n* BEACON Biorefining Centre
\n* Dolphin spotting boat trip (weather dependent!)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>30 June to 20\u00a0July 2018<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Summer Institute participants will be housed in single rooms in dedicated Fulbright houses in Pentre Jane Morgan, Aber\u2019s \u201cstudent village\u201d. These houses have fully equipped kitchens where students will be able to prepare their own food and brown bag lunches (lots of day trips!). Students will also have access to all the cafes available on campus and free gym membership for the duration of their stay.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Aberystwyth Fulbright Summer Institute will be\u00a0credit bearing. Students will receive\u00a0credit\u00a0to transfer to their home institution if they successfully complete the course. The academic component will entail the completion of a 10 UK credit module (3 US credits) including a journal, presentation, and a written assignment.<\/p>\n