Wroxton Alumni Getaway Summer 2018 July 14 –July 20

Wroxton College, Wroxton, near Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 6PX

Brief Description of Wroxton College About Founded 1965, Wroxton College is one of the treasures of FDU — an opportunity to study abroad under the British Tutorial System while staying in a beautiful centuries -old manor house and traveling to the sites of England . FDU Mission Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education . The University strives to provide students with the multidisciplinary , intercultural and ethical understandings necessary to participate , lead and prosper in the global market - place of ideas , commerce and culture . University Overview Fairleigh Dickinson University is a constellation of learning environments . It is the largest private univer - sity in New Jersey , offering more than 100 degree programs at the associate , baccalaureate , master ’s and doctor al levels . The University has two campuses in New Jersey , and campuses in England and Vancouver , Canada . Each campus is unique , each is different and each is vital to the strength and diversity that set FDU apart . FDU ’s English campus , Wroxton College , offers students an opportunity to study abroad with a British faculty and under the tutorial system . Wroxton is located in the heart of rural England but is still only 70 miles from London . FDU also offers an expansive study -abroad program and partners with other institutions in the U.S. and overseas . Websites http :// www .fdu .edu /wroxton http :// www .twitter .com /fduwroxton http :// www .fdu .edu /wroxtonabbey Itinerary July 14, Saturday 6:20 a.m. United Airlines Flight UA110 scheduled to arrive at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2 9 a.m. All participants to assemble at “The Meeting Point” Terminal 2 (outside Café Nero, nearest M & S Simply Food) . They will be met by a Wroxton College representative. 9:30 a.m. Transport departs Heathrow Airport for Wroxton College (prompt) 11:30 a.m. ETA Wroxton College Settle into rooms 1 p.m. Welcome Buffet Reception Dining Room, Carriage House 2 p.m. Welcome and Introductory Briefing and Tour of Abbey — Nicholas D.J. Baldwin, Dean, Wroxton College Regency Room, Abbey 4–4:30 p.m. Afternoon Tea Buttery, Carriage House 7 p.m. Dinner Dining Room, Carriage House

1 July 15, Sunday 8–8:50 a.m. Breakfast Dining Room, Carriage House 9–10:30 a.m. Wroxton Abbey Grounds and Village Tour — Conducted by Paul Edwards, Local Historian (Assemble on Abbey front steps) 10:30 a.m. Morning Coffee Buttery, Carriage House 11 a.m. Group Photograph — (Assemble on the Abbey front steps) 11:10 a.m. Transport departs for Visit to Oxford Noon ETA Oxford (Participants are responsible for their own lunch arrangements) 1:30 p.m. Optional Guided Tour Walking Tour of (Meeting Point Blue Gates of Trinity Oxford City Centre College, Broad Street) 5 p.m. Transport departs Oxford from drop-off point to return to Wroxton College 6:15 p.m. ETA Wroxton College 7 p.m. Dinner Dining Room, Carriage House Monday, July 16 8–8:50 a.m. Breakfast Dining Room, Carriage House 9–10:45 a.m. Lecture: Brexit Nicholas D.J. Baldwin, Dean, Wroxton College Regency Room 10:45– Morning Coffee Buttery, Carriage House 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.– Pre-theater Discussion: “Romeo and Juliet” — 12:30 p.m. Pamela Mason, Tutor, Wroxton College Regency Room 12:30 p.m. Lunch Dining Room, Carriage House 1:15 p.m. Transport departs for afternoon/evening visit to Stratford-upon-Avon 2 p.m. ETA Stratford-upon-Avon Free Time (Participants are responsible for their own dinner arrangements) 6.45 p.m. Royal Shakespeare Theatre (Assemble in the foyer) The Royal Shakespeare Company production of “Romeo and Juliet” (production begins at 7:15 p.m. and ends at 10:15 p.m.) 10:30 p.m. Transport departs Stratford-upon-Avon from this afternoon’s drop-off point to return to Wroxton College 11 p.m. ETA Wroxton College

2 Tuesday, July 17 7:45–8:20 a.m. Breakfast Dining Room, Carriage House 8:30 a.m. Transport departs for Bath (Including admission to the Roman Baths) 10:45 a.m ETA Bath (Participants are responsible for their own lunch arrangements) 4:30 p.m. Transport departs Bath from this morning’s drop-off point to return to Wroxton College 6:30 p.m. ETA Wroxton College 7:30 p.m. Pig Roast (weather permitting) College Grounds Wednesday, July 18 7 a.m. Early Breakfast Dining Room, Carriage House 7:30 a.m. Transport departs for day trip to London (Participants are responsible for their own arrangements for lunch and dinner) 9:45 a.m. ETA Central London (Drop-off point Lower Regency Street/Pall Mall) 11 p.m. Transportation departs London from drop-off point to return to Wroxton College 12:45 a.m. ETA Wroxton College Tea, Coffee and Light Refreshments Buttery, Carriage House Thursday, July 19 9 a.m. Breakfast Dining Room, Carriage House 10 a.m. Transport departs for Sudeley Castle 11 a.m. ETA Sudeley Castle (Participants are responsible for their own lunch arrangements) 3:30 p.m. Transport depar ts Sudeley Castle to return to Wroxton College 4:30 p.m. ETA Wroxton College Afternoon Tea Buttery, Carriage House 7 p.m. Drinks Reception Buttery, Carriage House 7:30 p.m. Farewell Dinner Dining Room, Carriage House 9–11 p.m. Bar Open Buttery, Carriage House Friday, July 20 6 a.m. Early Breakfast Dining Room, Carriage House Transport arrives at Wroxton College 6:30 a.m. Transport departs Wroxton College for Heathrow Airport 7 a.m. All bedrooms of Wroxton College to be vacated due to the arrival of a new group 9 a.m. Check-in at Heathrow Airport Noon United Airlines Flight departs for USA (Arriving in Newark, N.J., at 3 p.m.)

3 Airport For those on the flight leaving from Newark , Karin Hamilton, executive director of alumni relations; and Brian Swanzey, director of study abroad, Office of Global Learning , will be on this flight . Look for two people wearing Wroxton or FDU identification . Departure Flight — United Airlines (UA) — 110 Return Flight — United Airlines (UA) — 17 Departure Friday, July 13, 2018 Return Friday, July 20, 2018 Departing Newark Liberty International Departing London Heathrow (LHR), Airport (EWR), 6 p.m., Terminal B Noon, Terminal 2 Arriving Saturday, July 14, 2018 London Arriving Newark Liberty International Heathrow (LHR), 6:20 a.m., Terminal 2 Airport (EWR), 3 p.m., Terminal B • If you are interested in joining the transportation provided from the airport to the college, plan to gather at “The Meeting Point in Terminal 2.” It is located opposite the exit to international arrivals. The bus will depart promptly at 9:30 a.m. on the morning of July 14, Saturday. A representative from Wroxton College will be there with a sign to gather people together. Karin Hamilton and Brian Swanzey, director of study abroad, will also be there. If possible, please wear something with Wroxton or FDU so you can easily be identified. • It’s advised that when traveling internationally you arrive at the airport three hours prior to departure. Give yourself plenty of time for check-in. Passports and/or Visas • You will need your passport/visa to check-in at the airport. • You can check-in and choose your seat online 24 hours prior to departure. • Carry a photocopy of your passport with you. • An American Passport is all that is needed for a U.S. citizen to travel around Europe. Alternative Ways to Wroxton The taxi fare is £100.00 from Heathrow Airport to Wroxton ; it will be more expensive from Gatwick Airport as it is further . The journey generally takes around 1½ hours . The bus from Heathrow to Banbury can be booked at www .NationalExpress .com , and it costs around £40. We recommend the national express coach ; it is advisable to book this in advance rather than just showing up . You may take a taxi to Wroxton College . The Heathrow Express train from the airport to Paddington Station in London , then from Marylebone Station to Banbury by train costs around £60-£70 in total . The downside of taking the train is the hassle of using the escalators in central London with luggage and crowds of people . You may take a taxi to Wroxton College . Packing What is provided by Wroxton College • Sheets, towels, pillows, blankets. • Light housekeeping. • Small soaps and shampoos can be found in your room but you may want to consider bringing your own. • If you forget to bring something, don’t worry. A trip is planned to the local market. Size of Suitcases and Carry-ons These allowances are subject to change so be sure to double -check the airline website for up -to -date baggage allowance . Bags can be checked in online prior to departure . 1. Two carry-ons — cannot exceed 22 inches (length) by 14 inches (width) by 9 inches (height) and 50 pounds. Plus one laptop or briefcase 2. One check-in — 50 pounds and the three dimensions of the luggage (length, width and height) must not exceed a total of 62 inches.

4 Packing, continued • Additional check-ins or an overweight/oversized bag more than 50 lbs. or exceeding the dimensions are charged a flat fee of around $70. Weather • According to www.worldclimate.com the average daily temperature for central England in July is 66 degrees Fahrenheit. • Raincoat, umbrella, washables and comfortable walking shoes are important. Electronics, Laptops, etc. • A battery-powered alarm clock is a good option. • Be sure electronics work on British power currency — adapters are available at Walmart etc., and even some drug stores. All adapters must be checked by the reception area at Wroxton College prior to your use. Wireless access for laptops is available in the three libraries and most bedrooms. (Wireless signal strengths will vary by bedroom). • A computer lab in the library is open 24/7 for use.

Money and Banking 1 USD = 0.77 GBP (est.) 1 GBP = 1.29 USD (est.) • Travelers checks — Obtain in Pounds if possible (it’s easier to keep track of spending). • Travelers checks may be cashed at travel agencies or local banks. • Credit cards and ATM cards. — VISA is most widely accepted. — Call your credit card company to let them know you are traveling abroad and check if the card can be used in Europe. • Don’t forget about exchange rate. • ATM cards give best exchange rate — international withdrawal fee (approximately $5 per withdrawal). • ATMs are everywhere (doesn’t hurt to check with your bank to make sure your ATM card will work with the ATM machines in England, but MOST do.) • Don’t rely solely on ATMs; you can have problems with the card. • Make sure you know your credit/ATM card numbers. • Vault at the College can store your money or jewelry. • It’s suggested that you arrive with at least 100 GBP with you in cash. • Average spending for the week is estimated between 500 GBP to 700 GBP, but it will vary according to per - sonal spending habits. Safety and Medical Emergencies Please share the information below with family and friends who may need to reach you. • Reception at the College is manned 24/7 Telephone from the United States 011-44-1295-730551 Telephone in the United Kingdom 0-129-573-0551 • Emergency Contact Karin Hamilton, 973-479-4189, or Brian Swanzey, 201-248-9625 • Banbury Hospital is located three miles from campus. • Let us know of any dietary restriction so we can pass the information to the kitchen in advance. • Surveillance cameras are located around campus • Mailing address: Wroxton College, Wroxton, near Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 6PX

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