The International Summer School in Cambridge, England, offers students a splendid opportunity to study British literature, history, economics, poetry, arts and government and to examine the background of modern Britain and Britain’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.  Students live in Cambridge Colleges and enjoy the artistic pleasures of the Cambridge Arts Festival, as well as the opportunity to visit and appreciate some of England’s major historic sights on the special course excursions.  Students may earn 4 elective credits by taking two courses and completing a comprehensive essay in each course. Click here for 2010 Programme Announcement Click here for 2010 Application

USC was the first American university to be invited to send scholars to this famous British University International Summer School.  For more than 35 years, USC has been sending highly selected students to the Cambridge Programme, and we are proudly upholding this fine tradition.

Chris Deal, Rosita Medina and Dean Joan watching the punts go by our pub table at The Anchor Pub – long a favorite USC pub by the River Cam – Cambridge 1999.

Dean Joan with her USC-Cambridge, England Scholars in Selwyn College Gardens – 1998.

Madingley Hall and Gardens is the home for the Board of the International Summer School, University of Cambridge, England, where for over 30 years, USC has had a splendid united program of study.  A lovely corner of the formal garden was planted and contributed to the garden by Dean Joan for our University of Southern California.  A beautiful bronze plaque honors the colleagueship of USC and the University of Cambridge