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Activities for London, England

Each term begins with welcome events and mandatory orientation sessions, hosted by both USAC and your host university. During orientation, you will learn vital information about living in London, dealing with culture shock, the British higher education system, teaching and study methods, health and safety issues, and travel opportunities in the U.K. and Europe.

Summer - University of Roehampton

Students on a tour of London, England.

During the summer program, the University of Roehampton offers a range of free social activities and events, hosted both on and off campus to make the most of your time in London. Previous activities and events have included welcome and farewell parties, quiz nights, walking tours, and meet-ups in the city. Students can also choose to add on an optional excursion package for an additional fee (payable directly to the University of Roehampton). Excursion locations are subject to change and will be confirmed upon arrival; previous offerings have included a West End theatre performance, daytrips to Stonehenge and Bath, and a Tower of London tour. Many summer courses also have a number of field trips built into the course curriculum to take advantage of London’s sites and attractions.

Semester and Yearlong - London Met

Students in front of the London Eye in London, England.During the fall and spring semesters, orientation week also typically includes a coach tour of the city and a boat trip on the River Thames, both intended to help orient you to London. The specific dates and activities are always subject to change; more details are announced upon arrival.

At London Met, there are more than 50 societies and student organizations you can join, and the University’s study areas, social spaces, and cozy cafés are ideal for catching up with old friends and making new ones. A huge range of sport and leisure activities are also on offer, ranging from aerobics to skiing. In addition, students may participate in the many activities organized by London’s International Student House, including the ISH Travel Club which organizes a range of trips in and out of the U.K. at subsidized prices.

Cultural Immersion Opportunities

  • Visit the many museums and art galleries throughout London (many of them are free!)
  • Explore the city’s neighborhoods, called boroughs, each with its own unique character
  • Explore the vast music scene in London, ranging from classical and opera to the underground and fringe
  • Walk among the stalls at one of the city’s many markets – Borough Market, Brick Lane Market, Columbia Road Flower Market, Covent Garden Market, Greenwich Market, and more.
  • See a play at one of London’s theater venues, like the National Theatre or Shakespeare’s Globe
  • Attend one of the many festivals offered throughout the year – the Regent Street Festival in September, the Dance Umbrella Festival in October, the Chelsea Flower Show in May, the Taste of London Food Festival in June, or the City of London Festival in June/July.

Quick Details

2023-24 Application Cycle

  • London Metropolitan University
    • Spring 2024: Open
      • Deadline: November 1

2024-25 Application Cycle

  • London: Roehampton University
    • Summer 2024: Open
      • Session I or I&II deadline: April 1
      • Session II deadline: April 1
  • London Metropolitan University
    • Fall/Yearlong 2024-25: Open
      • Deadline: June 1
    • Spring 2025: Open
      • Deadline: Nov 1

Eligibility

  • London Roehampton Summer: 2.8 GPA and minimum sophomore standing
  • London Met Semester: 2.7 GPA and minimum sophomore standing
    • Yearlong applicants must be degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at the time of application

Program Type

Partnership

Credit

Overseas credit

Program Capacity

60 students

Instruction

English

Member

AASAP/UK -- Association of American Study Abroad Programmes United Kingdom

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