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IES Abroad London Summer – UK Today

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Spend a summer in London experiencing the true Londoner charm and culture. While taking two classes for six credits, students have the opportunity to live abroad for a summer and receive university credit. Students will be able to personalize their experience to cater to their own educational goals with a wide range of programs in many different disciplines. Live in an international student res...

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Program Highlights

Students can spend the summer abroad and not miss out on any regular semester classes at their home university

Enroll in six credits and still have plenty of free time to explore London

Residence halls located only five minutes from Kings Crossing with direct access to six separate underground lines

Participate in special cultural events arranged by IES staff which in the past have included watching a local football (soccer) match, Wimbledon championships, and other great trips

Field trips incorporated into virtually every program which supplement classroom work with major-related and hands-on experiences

Quick Details

Locations
  • London, England
  • United Kingdom
Availability
Year(s) Offered2019,2020Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • History
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Guidelines:
  • American
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Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Student VideoPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovative Student Video 2023 WinnerInnovative Student Video Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.67

Total Reviews

18

The best two months of my life!

February 15, 2022by: Elizabeth Marden - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad London Summer – UK Today
10

I truly cannot say enough positive things about the IES Abroad programs! From pre-departure information, to classes and housing, and everything in-between, IES was the biggest help. I was incredibly excited - and nervous - about traveling abroad for the first time. I knew nobody, and I decided to go pretty last-minute. IES Abroad made sure I felt comfortable and prepared with my awesome program advisors and pre-departure meetings! Upon arrival, all students had to quarantine for 5 days. IES planned activities, information sessions, snacks and games, and more to keep us all entertained. The courses that were offered were interesting and the instructors really brought the learning materials to life with trips to museums and walking tours around London. IES also coordinated field-trips outside of London that really allowed us to see what life in England was really like. I had dreamed of doing a study-abroad program for years, and IES exceeded all expectations. I can't recommend their programs enough!

My summer study abroad was the best summer of my life!

February 15, 2022by: Massa Massaley - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad London Summer – UK Today
9

One of the most rewarding and exciting things I am proud to have done while in college is Study Abroad. In summer of 2021, I studied in London through IES Abroad for 6 weeks! This program was filled with so many great memories and opportunities for me! During this time I took two amazing classes that gave me more insight into London, England and more largely the United Kingdom. My classes two classes were UK Media/Politics and Theatre in London. While studying our classes we had the great opportunity of go on excursions and cultural immersion field trips that allowed us to understand our class lessons! My favourites were going to different theatres throughout London and watching shows, it was also great seeing the city of London and the government buildings! I was also able to meet other college students just like myself and create beautiful memories with people and now close friends I will forever remember! From tea dates, to the portobello market, to the London eye, to watching the sunset at primrose hill and biking through the city of London, there were so many exciting venues to see! When you study abroad the possibilities are endless, you get to call a different city in another country your home for 6 weeks!  While living in London, I also appreciated how diverse the city was and how open it was to cultures from all over the world! This was the most exciting part for me! I lived in an area known as Camden/Kentish Town, a little touristy and very niche neighborhood with plenty of small cultural boutiques and restaurants. I was also about 15 minutes away from Camden Market, a local market with clothing, art, food, and other vendors!  At first I was very nervous and worried about adjusting to another city, and country. But, throughout my experience The IES staff was very helpful! They helped us students understand transportation, gave us safety tips, recommendations and also created events and opportunities for us to go outside of the city of London and visit other cultural locations within England! 

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The best two months of my life

February 14, 2022by: Timothy McGowan - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad London Summer – UK Today
10

This summer I spent two months with IES Abroad through the UK today program and it was amazing! everything from our location in London, to our amazing classes with field trips to many famous locations, to our Friday trips to Cambridge, Canterbury, Hasting, and more it was all amazing. The only part I didn't enjoy was leaving because I knew I would miss the friends I made and the teachers and administration that went abroad with us. You'll have plenty of time to have fun and explore little known locations that the program heads will inform you about. This was my second time travelling in London, but learned so much about hidden gems in London from talking with everyone that ran the trip!

Program Details

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Locations

  • London, England
  • United Kingdom

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Business

Availability

Years Offered: 2019,2020

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Transcript
    • Online Application

    Interviews

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    Elizabeth Bier

    Participated in 2015

    Alumni

    I applied for an international program because I wanted to travel, meet new people and experience a new type of lifestyle. I've been all around the United States and Canada on family vacations, but I wanted to experience the world through the eyes of another culture. Studying abroad exposed me to parts of the world I have never seen before. The idea of moving to other country fascinates me, so studying abroad gave me the chance to immerse myself into another culture and test the waters of what it could be like living permanently in London's culture.

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    Erin Daly

    Participated in 2021

    Alumni

    I had never traveled abroad before. All semester-long programs at my school were getting canceled due to COVID-19. My school and IES were able to make the trip happen within safe conditions, and the timing was perfect.

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    Spend a summer in London experiencing the true Londoner charm and culture. While taking two classes for six credits, students have the opportunity to live abroad for a summer and receive university credit. Students will be able to personalize their experience to cater to their own educational goals with a wide range of programs in many different disciplines. Live in an international student residence hall in a safe and secure location in Central London and enjoy the experience of living just like a local student. In addition, each student will have an opportunity to participate in exciting field-trips! In the past, these visits have included medieval castles, Stonehenge, and traveling to various villages around London.

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