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.

Cornerstone Abroad Spring 2024 will take place in Wroxton, England. If you have questions about opportunities for Spring 2025, please email aucornerstone@american.edu.

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.