{"id":71,"date":"2014-08-19T16:28:11","date_gmt":"2014-08-19T16:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T21:20:36","slug":"eurospring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/education-abroad\/eurospring\/","title":{"rendered":"BSU EuroSpring"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Program Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Eurospring is BSU\u2019s longest running study abroad program. Study in Oxford, England and immerse yourself in European culture while earning BSU credit! Experience the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, explore historic Stonehenge and visit Portsmouth&#8217;s Royal Dockyards, as well as gaining insights into global commerce, expanding your professional network and embrace diverse perspective. With housing, most meals and field trips included, this is an opportunity you don&#8217;t want to miss.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eurospring Bemidji State University (BSU) 2024\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yBBrZguYTXI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>This is a video made by Manidoikwe Devlin from footages she took as a Spring 2024 participant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eurospring Film\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rk5vru1uJUc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>This video contains outdated information regarding coursework. For current course information, please see &#8220;Academic&#8221; section below.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Program includes full room and board in Wycliffe Hall, which is walking distance from all of Oxford\u2019s main attractions<\/li>\n<li>Field trips to Stonehenge, the Royal Dockyards at Portsmouth, Salisbury Cathedral, Warwick Castle and others<\/li>\n<li>Attend a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Shakespeare\u2019s home of Stratford upon Avon<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy easy excursions to London from Oxford with 24\/7 bus service.<\/li>\n<li>Do your own travel to anywhere in Europe from Oxford over long weekend<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in online credits from your major to continue on your academic plan, while also taking 6 International Studies credits that fulfil Core Curriculum (liberal education) requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Location<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/spires-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/spires-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/spires.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oxford: Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city\u2019s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the &#8216;City of Dreaming Spires&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: 1rem\">Wycliffe Hall: Wycliffe is a rich and diverse community in the beautiful and strategic setting of Oxford, a permanent private hall of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;font-size: 1.6rem\">Academics<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this re-invented Eurospring experience, students will be able to continue with their course of study without interruption through the use of online courses.\u00a0 For the spring semester, students<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/snow-view-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/snow-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/snow-view-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/snow-view-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/snow-view.jpg 1033w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>are expected to enroll in 6-9 credits of regular BSU classes that are offered in an asynchronous distance format. Wycliffe Hall is\u00a0equipped with EduRoam (https:\/\/eduroam.org\/) which is a global hotspot system for educational use. It would be quite feasible for students to continue with distance classes while at Wycliffe.<\/p>\n<p>All participants must also register for the following courses for Spring semester:<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 133px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 499px\">Course<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 78px\">Credits<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 102px\">Goal Area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 499px\">INTL 2200 &#8211; International Study Experience &#8211; Humanities (at Wycliffe)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 78px\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 102px\">6 &amp; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 499px\">INTL 2400 &#8211; International Study Experience &#8211; Social Sciences (at Wycliffe)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 78px\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 37px;width: 102px\">8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Important Dates (The next EuroSpring is scheduled for Spring 2027)<\/h3>\n<p><em>Tentative<\/em> travel dates: March 16- April 17, 2027<\/p>\n<p>Eurospring Application deadline: October 15<\/p>\n<p>First installment of $1000 program fee due: November 1.<\/p>\n<p>Full program fee due: December 15th (Written notice must be provided to the International Program Center for withdraw, and no refund will be given after December 15)<\/p>\n<h3>Sample Itinerary<\/h3>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Eurospring2025-Itinerary.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1187\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Eurospring2025-Itinerary.png 1187w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Eurospring2025-Itinerary-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Eurospring2025-Itinerary-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Eurospring2025-Itinerary-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Eurospring2025-Itinerary-114x62.png 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1187px) 100vw, 1187px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Follow our student participant from 2018 to their EuroSpring journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/news\/2018\/03\/19\/bucky-abroad-looking-back-at-the-first-week-of-eurospring-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bucky Abroad: First Week in England<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Looking Back at the First Week of EuroSpring 2018<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/news\/2018\/03\/27\/bucky-abroad-week-2-eurospring-group-visits-stonehenge-salisbury-cathedral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bucky Abroad: Week 2<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"subtitle\"><span class=\"auto-size-span\">Bucky and the rest of Bemidji State University&#8217;s EuroSpring group visit Ashmolean Museum, Avebury, Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Cost and Eligibility<\/h2>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>EuroSpring is open to students in good academic standing (with at least a 2.5 GPA) who have completed at least 12 college credits. Students must be at least 18 years or older prior to departure (Minor might be accepted based on the discretion of the director).<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">This program may include physical activities like hikes and walking tours including lots of stairs. Requests for reasonable\u00a0<span class=\"markhalq9yne8\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">accommodation<\/span>s will be carefully considered but may not be available.\u00a0It&#8217;s crucial for students to recognize that things may operate differently abroad than they do in the U.S., and that self-assessment is key in determining whether this experience is suitable. In some cases, students may need to arrange and be responsible for their own\u00a0<span class=\"markhalq9yne8\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">accommodation<\/span>s in order to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Please contact\u00a0<u><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/accessibility\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bemidjistate.edu%2Fservices%2Faccessibility%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJo.Li%40bemidjistate.edu%7Caf00e8bc2d9e4b2bbb6608dcf39d4c03%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638653104143295496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1xj92PLPtk4mZJ1NrPgDkof3bGfpiizqGWMZoQLsQ5A%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Accessibility Services<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for assistance exploring options and learning more about how to maintain health abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Non-BSU Minnesota State students are eligible and welcomed to apply.<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Aid Worksheet<\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 985px;width: 768px;border-style: groove;border-color: #871313;background-color: #db9595\" width=\"668\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 573px;height: 37px;text-align: center\" colspan=\"3\">\n<h4><strong>EUROSPRING 2025 STUDENT BUDGET*<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 45px\">Item<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 45px\">EuroSpring Semester<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 45px\">Regular BSU Semester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px\">\n<td style=\"height: 38px;width: 178px\"><strong>Charges to BSU student account<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 38px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 38px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">Program Fee (including housing and meals)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 37px\">$5,436.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 55px\">Tuition and Fees (12-18 credits)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 55px\">$5,118.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 55px\">\u00a0$5,118.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">Application processing fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 37px\">$150.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px\">\n<td style=\"height: 38px;width: 178px\"><strong>Estimated expenses that are eligible for Financial Aid<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 38px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 38px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 57px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 57px\">Miscellaneous Expenses<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 57px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 57px\">$1,500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">Airfare**<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 37px\">$1,000.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">Individual Travel<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 37px\">$1,000.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">Personal expenses<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 37px\">$480.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/insurance\/\">Insurance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 37px\">$70.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">Books\/supplies<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 37px\">$445.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">$445.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 73px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 73px\">Optional Jan-Feb Housing Supplement<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 73px\">TBD with Financial Aid Office<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 73px\">$5608 (Full semester housing)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 37px\">\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">\n<h4><strong>Semester TOTAL<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 217px;height: 37px\">$13,699<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178px;height: 37px\">$ 12,671<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Please meet with financial aid to discuss your individual aid package and how it can apply to EuroSpring.<\/p>\n<p>All program payments, including tuition and fees, are due in full before your departure.<\/p>\n<p>*The price for EuroSpring may fluctuate due to inflation in exchange rate, the number of participants and other factors beyond the control of Bemidji State University.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">**The best way to travel between Heathrow and Oxford is the Airline bus (<\/span><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.theairlineoxford.co.uk\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theairlineoxford.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CJo.Li%40bemidjistate.edu%7C130fd821eac84781d1cd08db32124e62%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638158826477554333%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=f4OphQnp0jlpouIQjbXs%2BqhL8e41yC5OafqVzXKDhMg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">https:\/\/www.theairlineoxford.co.uk\/<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-GB\">).\u00a0 The Airline bus also runs between Oxford and Gatwick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow Bucky&#8217;s #EuroSpringBSU adventure on Instagram! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/eurospringbsu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2018\/03\/Capture-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2018\/03\/Capture-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2018\/03\/Capture.jpg 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Minnesota State is an organization which contracts with Wycliffe Hall for the provision of an Education Abroad experience, but which has no formal connection with the University of Oxford.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Overview Eurospring is BSU\u2019s longest running study abroad program. Study in Oxford, England and immerse yourself in European culture while earning BSU credit! Experience the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, explore historic Stonehenge and visit Portsmouth&#8217;s Royal Dockyards, as well as gaining insights into global commerce, expanding your professional network and embrace diverse perspective. 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