RHODES COLLEGE
Study on a beautiful campus in the birthplace of Blues and Rock n Roll
QUICK FACTS
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
University Type: Liberal Arts College
City Size: Large
Climate: Humid subtropical - hot and humid summers. cold winters.
Cost of Living: More expensive than Norwich
Local Language: English
Be Inspired: Memphis is packed with history and is home to the National Civil Rights Museum.
What's Unique: Memphis has a rich musical heritage and is known for being the birthplace of blues and rock n roll. It's the home of Elvis Presley and tourists flock to Graceland. There are many famous recording studios here.
Why choose Rhodes
Rhodes College is a liberal arts college located on one of the most beautiful campuses in the USA. Impressive Gothic style stone buildings, walkways, quadrangles and green spaces give the feel of a traditional college . Most Rhodes College students live on campus, meaning community is at the heart of the institution. Small class sizes and teaching quality is the focus here so expect a supportive environment. Many Rhodes College study abroad meaning there’s an open-minded perspective among the student body.
The campus is located in the suburbs of vibrant Memphis. Memphis sits on the Mississippi river and has been a cultural hub in the USA for most of the last century. The city has a rich musical history that has influenced much of modern music. It’s home to Stax Museum of Soul Music, the Blues Hall of Fame, Sun Studios Museum, Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum and of course, Graceland. While in Memphis you can learn about its musical heritage, hear live music every day of the week on Beale Street and taste what's so special about Memphis barbecue food.
CONTACT US
Contact us via email: studyabroad@uea.ac.uk