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Study abroad in London and discover all that this world-class, multi-cultural city has to offer.
Take the tube to class, visit the food markets, attend a football match with your new friends, or enjoy a theatre performance in London’s historic West End. London has it all, making it one of the best places to study abroad.
While studying abroad in London with IES Abroad, your experience goes beyond the classroom. Just think, you’ll be living and learning in London – the land of William Shakespeare, the Royal family, Sir Isaac Newton, and Harry Potter. When you’re not in class, you’ll be exploring the city – riding bikes through Hyde Park, visiting monuments like the Buckingham Palace, and getting lost in art and history inside London’s world-renowned museums.
As one of the largest cities in Europe, London is a major player in international finance, the arts, business, media, politics, and more. When you study abroad in London, these fields are right at your fingertips. Plus, internships in London offer the opportunity to build a global network of professional contacts while gaining real-world experience. And, can you imagine commuting to work on a double-decker bus? So London.
Join us at IES Abroad London and let this international city take you on the study abroad adventure of a lifetime.
Programs
London's Top Five
Explore Neighborhoods
The best way to get a feel for this culturally-vibrant metropolis is to visit some of its 48 distinct neighborhoods.
Walk Along the Thames
Snap an obligatory shot of Big Ben from the Westminster Bridge as you begin your stroll along the Southbank.
Tour the Tower of London
Set along the River Thames, this imposing castle has been a part of the London skyline since 1078.
Unwind in Parks & Gardens
From small garden squares to sprawling grounds with herds of deer, you are always close to a green space in London. Whenever you need a break from the craziness of the city, relax and recharge in one of the city’s many parks.
Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Make the short trek to Leavesden to pay homage to J.K. Rowling and discover the magic of all things Harry Potter.
Take a Virtual Tour
$5 Million in Financial Aid
The Latest from London
Update: I've Fallen in Love
No, not with a boy. It’s midterms season and I’ve found myself being particularly stressed about schoolwork, my job, and my life as a whole. It is so easy for me to be swept away in the stress of it all and completely forget the big picture. As my dad likes to say, when I focus on something, I really focus on it. When I’m involved in doing something, it is hard to shift my attention to basically anything else other than the task at hand.
Expired Milk Made Me Cry
Okay, so I didn’t actually cry. It just makes for a catchier title to say that I did. The truth is, I didn’t cry, but I certainly wanted to. The other day, I had some British friends over to my flat. It happened to be raining that evening, so many of them showed up varying degrees of soaked. I noticed some people were more cold and wet than others, so I offered them tea to help them warm up.
Coping with Anxiety & Homesickness
As a natural born introvert, the constant bombardment of new people and experiences can be a lot. Being abroad means that everything is new, which can sometimes make coping with anxiety and homesickness difficult. Your normal support system and go-to places are no longer there and you have to find new ways of managing. For me, something that has been unexpectedly causing me anxiety has been spending time with big groups of my British friends.
"Are You From North or South America?"
When you’re an American in England, you have to sign every time you use your credit/debit card. Literally. Every. Time. The other day, I was at the grocery store and had to sign for my groceries. The cashier asked me if I had an English back account, to which I responded no. He then asked me if my account was American. After I said yes, he genuinely and sincerely asked me if I was from North or South America.
Blending In & Being Yourself
How do you fit in with the culture around you while maintaining a sense of self? In sharing a few personal experiences as well as my general knowledge, the balance of blending in while being yourself becomes easier to see.
