Cornerstone UK is a spring semester study abroad opportunity offered exclusively to select first-year students. Cornerstone UK allows you to get a jump start on your international education—letting you experience international culture firsthand and explore your field of interest through courses offered at Wroxton College.

Benefits of Cornerstone UK

• More than 60% of AU students study abroad during their four years. Many Cornerstone students are able to study abroad a second time as upperclassmen. 

• Experience cities and cultural sites throughout the host country, aimed at showing you local life and culture. 

• You’ll earn credit toward your AU degree, satisfy AU Core required courses, and explore your field of interest through courses offered at the host institution. 

• Gain a variety of global perspectives by having a wide spectrum of international faculty available to guide and educate students. 

• In your on-campus semester, you’ll live with other students in the University College LLC, learning and growing through shared experience. 

Program Components

• Immerse yourself in British culture.
• Experiential learning through guided excursions throughout the United Kingdom.
• Take courses that count towards your degree.
• Mentorship from experienced faculty at host international institution.