The trip is open to students from all Etown departments and programs, including graduate students and graduating seniors. Students may opt to join the trip without enrolling in the course.
Our trip includes many cultural highlights:
- London’s Globe Theatre (we’ll take in a play)
- Bath, where we’ll enjoy a Georgian afternoon tea and see the Roman Baths
- Glastonbury of Arthurian Legend
- Stonehenge and Salisbury, mythic places that inspired numerous authors
- A tour of the gorgeous Cotswolds.
- Warner Bros Studio Tour, “The Making of Harry Potter”
Introduction to the Trip
Tentative plans have us staying in Oxford, Bath, Winchester, and London. The tentative dates are May 12-May 26, 2026.
Course Details
Class title: EN101 England in Text and Image (Creative Expressions Core)
Dates: tentatively May 12-26, 2026 (leaves after commencement)
Travel Plans: A 15-day trip that includes visits to some of the most vibrant cultural sites in England: Oxford, Bath, Glastonbury, Stonehenge, Winchester, and London. Deepen your experience through guided creative writing reflections related to these iconic sites.
Coursework on the trip: The course is about exploring gorgeous settings and iconic city-scapes. You’ll engage with your surroundings through short journaling exercises at the locations of your choice: a cathedral green, a city cafe, a riverside bench.
Coursework before we leave: complete short training on taking excellent pictures with your phone and read short examples of travel writing.
Coursework after the trip: revise your travel piece and write a reflection about your experience.
Credit Details: The trip counts as
- 4 college credits
- stacked course option for Honors Program students
- SLE credit
- Creative Expression Credit, and part of the CW minor
Fees: The listed program cost includes lodging, all in-country travel and entrance fees, 15 meals, and airfare (tentative, based on projections). In addition, 4-credit tuition is half price (approx. $900 in 2026) and will be paid separately. Payment installments deadlines have been updated with 2024 airfare and vendor prices.
Scholarships: Explore study abroad scholarship opportunities available to E-town students
Contact info: Dr. Tara Moore of the English Department, mooret@etown.edu
How to Register
I’m so thrilled you are choosing to join us! Here are the next steps:
1. Register your interest by emailing me to get on the email list.
2. Make the “save my spot” registration payment via the payment portal, NOT YET OPEN.
4. Complete the needed forms, Dr. Moore’s Travel Info Form (quick and easy!) and Etown’s official Study Abroad application (not as speedy–feel free to go brief on any essay entries). Some content repeats on these forms–sorry about that!
4. Get/Check your passport. This process can take 10+ weeks once you submit your material, and we need your passport number well before the trip. If you have a passport, check the expiration date. The passport must be good for at least six months after the planned date of return.