About
UF in the U.K. (Sports and Culture) is a six-credit program that immerses students in the sporting culture in the United Kingdom. It is a combination of two classes with Professor Esterline who has multiple years of professional and academic experience and a love of sports. The summer 2027 program will focus on tennis. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the tennis culture by visiting stadiums and historic venues. Students will also produce content about the local fans, towns/cities, stadiums and match day activities. Students will see and feel the real-life synergies and overlapping relationships of sports media, communications, tennis, sport and culture. They will work through conversations and an understanding of the importance of tennis and sports culture in the United Kingdom.
Because the program is for four weeks, the students will also have plenty of opportunity to immerse themselves in the English culture. We intend to learn not only about tennis in the U.K. but also have the opportunity to experience London and other cities in the U.K. and all they have to offer culturally. Students will take in a holistic cultural, historical, and sporting view around the UK and work on assignments at places like Wimbledon, Stamford Bridge, Lord’s Cricket Ground, and more.
The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2027.
What’s Included
- Tuition for six credits of College of Journalism and Communications electives
- Tickets to a sporting event
- Accommodations, breakfast, welcome dinner, numerous excursions, international health insurance, and emergency medical assistance.
What’s Not Included
- Round-trip airfare, lunches and dinners, additional personal travel and expenses
Courses
- JOU 4930 – Covering Sports Globally
- RTV 4930 – Communicating Sports Globally
Eligibility & Requirements
- Preference to CJC students but open to all majors
- 2.5 GPA
- Students in good standing
Costs
- Undergraduate: $TBD
- Graduate: $TBD
Financial Aid
- Bright Futures and Florida Pre-Paid can be applied for tuition credits
- Financial aid eligibility is determined by SFA.
Eric Esterline, Senior Lecturer and Director of Sports Journalism and Communications
Study Abroad Teaching: Communicating Sports Globally
Ryan Hunt, Journalism Lecturer
Study Abroad Teaching: Covering Sports Globally
The program will be based in London, U.K. the home of Wimbledon, the world’s premier tennis tournament. London is well known for its culture and history as the capital of England and of the United Kingdom. This city has so much to discover, from fine arts in the theater to expansive green parks as well as sights like Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and more. You can read more about London and all there is to do here.
Students have the opportunity to participate in many excursions in each destination. Excursions can include visits to St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Wimbledon LTC & Museum, the National Badminton Museum, London’s Olympic Stadium, and city walking tours.
Students will live in shared twin hotel rooms throughout the program.
For more information, contact: Sports Journalism and Communication Director Eric Esterline or Journalism Lecturer Ryan Hunt.