Dear future University College London (UCL) exchange students,

Congratulations on your acceptance to University College London!

You are about to embark on an exciting time in your life at one of the highly ranked universities, located in one of the best cities in the world! Whether you come from a small rural town or a big city, you will find yourself at home in London in no time. There is so much to explore and learn in this bustling city, and a semester abroad might not even feel enough to accomplish everything you want to do here.

This study abroad semester, I visited fifteen countries, including my home base. Studying abroad in London made the United Kingdom and continental Europe incredibly easy to explore. I took trains across the U.K., hopped on the Eurostar to continental Europe, and caught flights from London’s many airports to new destinations. Each trip broadened my horizons and introduced me to cultures I never imagined I would get to experience. Out of all the places I visited, these five stood out the most.