Discover London at the Worrell House Each fall and spring semester, a group of Wake Forest students and a Resident Professor live and study together at Worrell House. Students marvel at the extension of the classroom into the city of London. Courses integrate visits to art galleries, theater performances, historical sites, and musical productions. All students take five courses that are taught at Worrell House. Three courses are taught by British professors and usually include Art History, History, and Theater. In addition, the Wake Forest Resident Professor teaches two courses from his/her discipline. Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday, leaving a three-day weekend for exploring the city or travel to other destinations.
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All students take five courses that are taught at Worrell House. Three courses are taught by British professors and usually include Art History, History, and Theater. In addition, the Wake Forest Resident Professor teaches two courses from his/her discipline. Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday, leaving a three-day weekend for exploring the city or travel to other destinations. Location London is one of Europe's largest and most cosmopolitan cities. Its famous sites include Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Picadilly Circus, and Westminster Abbey. With a multitude of art galleries, museums, and pubs, London is endlessly interesting. The underground rail "tube" system provides easy access to all parts of the city. Students may conveniently visit Canterbury, Oxford, Bath, Dover, and other destinations (Scotland and Wales) via the excellent British railway system. In 1977, Wake Forest purchased a large brick house in Hampstead for its London program. The house, a gift from Eugene and Ann Worrell, was named in their honor. Formerly known as Morven House, the building served as the home and studio of landscape painter Charles Edward Johnson. Worrell House has four stories and is situated on Steele's Road (named for essayist Sir Richard Steele) in a sector of suburban London known as Hampstead. Hampstead is primarily a residential neighborhood and home to Hampstead Heath, Regent's Park, Primrose Hill, and the Keats Cottage. Two underground tube stops are within a 5-10 minute walk. Program Fall 2022 with Dr. Mary Dalton, Communication COM 120 Introduction to Film and Media Aesthetics (3h) (D) Introduction to the major theories and aesthetics of motion pictures and other media forms through a study of styles related to writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound with an emphasis on British cinema. COM 370: Introduction to Feminist Television Studies (3h) This course will have an emphasis on British Crime Dramas and is an elective for COM majors/minors, COM Media studies concentration elective, and FLM elective that satisfies the International Cinema requirement.  Spring 2023 with Dr. Melissa Maffeo, Psychology PSY 243 Biopsychology (3h) (D)  Biopsychology is the study of how our biology affects how we think, feel, and make decisions. Not surprisingly, a large emphasis is placed on the brain. In this class, we will approach biopsychology in four separate, but overlapping, themes: Introduction to biopsychology (how neurons communicate with each other), interacting with the world (how our bodies and brains perceive external experiences), internal regulation (how our brain regulates things like hormonal regulation, food intake and sleep), and cognition (how our brains control our thinking, and when that goes wrong). An overarching theme that we will discuss all semester is that of neuroplasticity, or the ability of our brain to change in response to experiences. Sometimes change is a good thing, but not always.  Psychology and Neuroscience minor credit   PSY 322 Psychopharmacology (3h) (D) Pharmacology is the scientific study of the actions of drugs and their effects on a living organism. By contrast, psychopharmacology is the study of how the actions of drugs influence things like mood, thinking, and behavior. In this class, we will learn about how the study of psychopharmacology can help educate about important societal issues, such as addiction and use of pharmacotherapies. By taking this class, you will develop language to talk, not only about how drugs interact with the brain and change behavior, but also about issues related to drugs in society. Psychology and Neuroscience minor credit  Fall 2023 with Dr. Stephanie Koscak, History HST 223. The British Isles, 1485-1750 This course explores the history of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland from the Tudor period through the mid-eighteenth century, focusing on the Protestant Reformation, the monarchy and political revolution, and the growth of cities, the state, and empire.    HST TBD Spring 2024 with Dr. Sarah Lischer, Politics POL 116 Intro to International Politics (D)/POL 252 Topics in International Politics  POL 251 Politics of Migration in Europe

Faculty Resident Professor
Fall 2022: Dr. Mary Dalton, Communication,dalton@wfu.edu
Spring 2023: Dr. Melissa  Maffeo, Psychology, masicaml@wfu.edu
Fall 2023:  Dr. Stephanie Koscak, History, koscakse@wfu.edu
Spring 2024:  Dr. Sarah Lischer, Politics, lischesk@wfu.edu

Accommodations Worrell House accommodates fourteen students. There are five student bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large kitchen, a student lounge, a living room, two libraries, and a seminar room. Modern kitchen facilities are available, and students often prefer to cook their meals together in the house. The house is wired for Internet access and students should bring their laptop computers. The living room, called the Churchill Room, was named in honor of the former prime minister and statesman. His daughter, Sarah Churchill, unveiled a bust of Churchill at the 1977 dedication of the house. A beautiful English garden is located behind the house. There is a ground floor apartment (flat) for the Resident Professor consisting of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. Excursions   Selection The Resident Professor is responsible for selecting each group based on the following criteria:

• Academic suitability
• Social and emotional maturity
• Classification (seniors given some priority)
• Seriousness of the student in pursuing the academic and cultural aims of the program
• Applicability of the program to the student's interests and studies
• Majors in all disciplines are eligible.

Costs Students pay current Wake Forest tuition and housing fees. Students are responsible for all meals, round-trip airfare, additional travel, books, and other personal expenses. Scholarships Special scholarships for study at Worrell House are available through the David Hadley/Worrell House Scholarship Fund, the Ivy Hixson Fund, and the Hubert Humphrey Studies Abroad Scholarship. Students may apply for additional scholarships through the Center for Global Programs and Studies. Contact Dr. Mary Dalton
Program Director of the Worrell House and Professor of Communication
Phone: (336) 758 6120
Email: dalton@wfu.edu

Jessica Francis
Director for Study Abroad
Reynolda Hall, Room 116
Phone: (336) 758 3890
E-mail: francija@wfu.edu

House Address:
Worrell House
36 Steele's Road
Hampstead
London NW3 4RG
England
Phone: 011-44-207-722-3808
Fax: 011-44-207-722-2496 Testimonials