Field Trips for Bristol, England

Experience Welsh history, identity, and culture during our visit to Cardiff, the capital and largest city of Wales. We’ll stroll through Cardiff Riverside Market, tasting traditional Welsh cakes while enjoying the views from the bank of the River Taff. Our day also includes a visit to Cardiff Castle, an impressive stronghold located right in the city that boasts nearly 2,000 years of history.

Dating to the early 18th century, these gardens have transformed from the site of a royal palace to a globally renowned scientific institution for plant and fungal research. On both our guided tour and built-in free time, we will witness firsthand several key events in the gardens’ history, gain insight into Kew's UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and learn about its modern-day environmental conservation and sustainability efforts.

Explore one of the world’s most diverse cities, where history and innovation intersect. We’ll experience firsthand some of London’s most famous attractions. Our day in the capital city will also include a distinctly cultural experience – either afternoon tea (fall) or a West End theatre performance (spring).

Ranked one of England’s most beautiful cities, Oxford’s defining feature is its historic and world-renowned university. The University of Oxford has grown from its medieval roots into a sprawling system of 39 colleges and more than 25,000 students. As we stroll through some of the university’s best-known landmarks, we’ll discover its Gothic architecture, its inspiring history, and its modern-day impact.

Fall term only

Celebrate this traditionally American holiday with other USAC England students! Hosted in London, this dinner is a great opportunity to meet other study abroad students, share your own holiday traditions while creating new ones, and recharge before entering the final weeks of teaching in the fall semester.

Home to Windsor Castle, the historic town of Windsor is known for its cobbled streets, stunning parks, specialty boutiques, and Eton College, one of England’s most prestigious institutions. We’ll spend the day exploring some of Windsor’s most historic sites, including the royal residence of Windsor Castle and St George’s Chapel.