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Spring 2025: Excursions

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the UK in January! To help you make the most of your time here, we offer a series of subsidised and free excursions to suit all budgets and interests, from afternoon visits to lesser-known London gems to weekend…

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How to Keep the British Pounds in Your Pocket

“Nothing is certain in London but expense.” William Shenstone might have said this in 1743, but it still rings true today. As incredible as London is, it can also be incredibly expensive if you don’t keep an eye on your spending. Here are some of the…

Sara Sayeg

Welcome

Great to see everyone milling around the Center - classes have started but new arrivals keep coming, mingling the jet-lagged and bleary-eyed with those of you who are now practised commuters, taking that daily tube ride without batting an eyelid. And…

Dr. Peter Leuner

Around London

Student Blog - Advice to Prospective Students

It would be easy for us to draw up a list of things you should expect from your time abroad, or tips and tricks to make the most out of your time here. But we are not in your shoes. We, no matter our experience of the UK, are not in the same position…

James Ballantyne

Fall 2015 Competitions

Photo COMPETITION We know you will be busy snapping lots of memories while you are here. So why not take part in our photo competition and be in with a chance of winning one of five $50 amazon vouchers while you’re at it? All you have to do is submit…

Emma Grant

Around London

Orientation Free Events

There is a lot going on during orientation, but we just wanted to take a moment to highlight the free events and activities that are on offer to you.   The Tower of London Voted the number 1 landmark in the UK (TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards…

Emma Grant

Director's Corner

Welcome for Fall 2015

Dear fall student – you’ll soon be setting off on your journey to London (and destinations beyond if you’re studying elsewhere in the UK). But London will be your first destination and you’ll have the opportunity during orientation to experience two very…

Dr. Peter Leuner

London Center

Must have apps for Study Abroad

We all have apps that make life easier and more fun, Whatsapp, Shazam, Angry Birds, the list is endless. Apps will also be very useful when you come to study abroad. We have made a list of apps that will make your study abroad experience that bit better…

James Ballantyne

Alumni

Danielle F. in London

Studying abroad in London…a few months ago, this was just an idea that I heavily debated with a pros and cons list. Then London turned into my summer destination for 8 weeks - in which I took two classes, and was able to explore a new city while engaging…

James Ballantyne

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