Study Abroad in London: Student Life
Co-curricular program
The AIFS Resident Director organizes an active social and cultural program to help students make full use of their time in London and experience nearby counties. Last year’s activities included:
- Jack the Ripper and Beatles walking tours
- Trip on the London Eye
- Free guided city tour-see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London
- Day trips to Stonehenge and Salisbury, Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton
- Museum visits
- Visit to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, plus theater events such as The Lion King, Chicago and Twelfth Night in Regent's Park outdoor theater.
The co-curricular program is subsidized from student fees so students typically pay only $30 for a day trip to Stonehenge and Salisbury (worth $60) or a West End theater ticket (worth up to $60).
Beside co-curricular activities, there is a wide range of events taking place in and around London during the summer, such as the Trooping of the Color, the Ascot races, Wimbledon tennis tournament, Henley Royal Regatta, rock concerts, theater in the parks and much more. Information on these events will be available through the Student Services office on-site.
Kensington facilities
Students study in Kensington, one of the most picturesque areas of central London. Classrooms, the library, computer lab and cafeteria are clustered in a residential area of the borough. Within walking distance of half a dozen museums and three Royal parks, Kensington provides easy access to shopping, sports and entertainment. Jogging, horseback riding and boating are available in nearby Hyde Park.
