ICLC Summer 2027 Program

The Summer Program is a wonderful option for students who may not be able to participate in a study abroad program during the typical Spring or Fall semesters. The summer program is short and sweet, much more affordable than a 3-month long semester in London, and takes place during the summer period when students have fewer commitments. Check out the following three courses on offer at the London Center in Summer 2027.

The Science and Culture of Play in London

This two-week experiential learning course in London offers Ithaca College students the opportunity to travel to London, earn their natural sciences ICC perspective, and immerse themselves in the “right to play.” During this program, students will experience interactive learning at the Ithaca College London Center and in London community settings. This experience will guide students in exploring play and playfulness. Students will gain a deeper understanding of cultural perspectives while investigating play across the diverse and dynamic city of London. Learn how play is a social phenomenon and cultural expression as you visit innovative community spaces, museums, and playgrounds.

All class sessions and field trips led by Dr. Riley.

TRAVEL DATES

  • Departure from the U.S.: May 19, 2027
  • Arrival in London: May 20, 2027
  • Departure from the U.K.: June 2, 2027

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 ($35 application fee)
  • Program Deposit Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 ($500 deposit)
  • Housing Deposit Deadline: TBD
  • Final Payment Deadline: TBD


Have Questions 
Contact Dr. Riley at briley2@ithaca.edu

Victorian London and the Birth of the Modern Mind

Victorian London was the crucible of the modern world. Using the city as our classroom, we’ll explore how thinkers like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, and the philosopher John Stuart Mill shaped modern ideas about happiness, freedom, human nature, and progress.

Big Questions We’ll Ask

  • What makes a good life?
  • How much freedom should individuals have?
  • Does technological progress always improve society?
  • How did Darwin change ideas about human nature and religion?
  • What can Victorian debates about inequality, progress, and social unrest teach us now?

Sites & Experiences

  • Westminster Abbey and a Thames walking tour
  • Museum of London
  • Charles Dickens’s home
  • Science Museum
  • Natural History Museum
  • Historic pubs: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese & The Jeremy Bentham

Readings

Accessible excerpts from John Stuart Mill, Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Jeremy Bentham, T. H. Huxley, and others.

Why Take This Course?

  • Understand the present by immersing yourself in the past
  • Explore major ideas in the places where they developed
  • Connect philosophy, literature, science, history, and politics
  • See how nineteenth-century debates still shape the modern world

TRAVEL DATES

  • Departure from the U.S.: May 19, 2027
  • Arrival in London: May 20, 2027
  • Departure from the U.K.: June 2, 2027

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 ($35 application fee)
  • Program Deposit Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 ($500 deposit)
  • Housing Deposit Deadline: TBD
  • Final Payment Deadline: TBD

Have Questions 
Contact Craig Duncan at cduncan@ithaca.edu

Exploring Osteopathy and Manual Medicine in London

This short-term study abroad experience offers Ithaca College physical therapy students and those from other colleges and universities a unique opportunity to travel to London and immerse themselves in the practice and principles of osteopathy and manual medicine. Throughout this program, students will gain firsthand experience with osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and explore the integration of osteopathy into a healthcare system outside of the United States. This experience will broaden their professional perspectives, enhance their clinical skills, and foster a deeper understanding of global healthcare practices.

TRAVEL DATES

  • Departure from the U.S.: May 19, 2027
  • Arrival in London: May 20, 2027
  • Departure from the U.K.: June 2, 2027

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 ($35 application fee)
  • Program Deposit Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 ($500 deposit)
  • Housing Deposit Deadline: TBD
  • Final Payment Deadline: TBD

Eligibility

Ithaca College Students

  • Physical therapy students who have completed PTBS-50200, PTBS-50300, and
    PTBS-51000 with a B or better
  • DPT 1 or DPT 2 (with approval from clinical site to start 1 week later)
  • Demonstrated interest in osteopathy and manual therapy practices

*All students must have a valid passport


Have Questions: 
Contact John Winslow (jwinslow@ithaca.edu) for more information.