Due to its multicultural nature, people in London are used to walking down the street and hearing a variety of languages and accents. Moreover, about 5 million Americans visit London each year. In this sense, as an American you will not be as much of a novelty in London as you may be in other cities in the UK. Use this to your advantage! Integrate yourself as much as possible by going to the theater, attending student functions, or shopping in Camden Town, Hampstead, or Islington. If you put yourself in the position to meet people and allow yourself to relax, you won’t be disappointed. Clearly...

IES Abroad will preregister you for university courses prior to the start of the program. Upon arrival in London, you will finalize course enrollment during orientation. Final enrollment cannot take place prior to your arrival in London. IES Abroad will also share information about how to access course schedules, and it is your responsibility to make sure that the courses you have been approved for do not conflict. If they do, you should seek approval for additional courses, checking with your home university first that they will permit you to take said courses.

City St. George's, University of London received its charter in 1966, having evolved from the century-old Northampton Institute. City St. George's has a strong international community—30 percent of its students now come from outside of the UK, which means that American students at City St. George's get the chance to study not only within the British system but also within a strong international academic community. In August 2016, the college was admitted to the University of London, a federation of 27 independent schools and institutes. The university is located in Islington, a vibrant and...

International students at City St George's, University of London participate in an orientation prior to the start of the semester that introduces them to the university. This is a good opportunity to meet other students and to make sure you have all the information you may need regarding health, finances, academics, etc. Specific details will be shared nearer the time of the orientation. Students taking courses at City St George's University are required by the university to attend the orientation there. Students who fail to attend this orientation will have their course registration cancelled...

Prior to orientation activities at your university, you will attend a mandatory IES Abroad orientation at the beginning of the semester. Orientation includes detailed information about health and safety in London and the United Kingdom, academic advising, cultural adjustment, housing, and other important topics. Our aim is to help you become acquainted with London and student life in the United Kingdom You will also learn how to use the IES Abroad London staff as a resource to supplement your immersion in university student life. During the orientation period, you will be invited to a welcome...

Part-time Internships Interning during your study abroad semester is an excellent way to gain professional experience in an international setting. It can enhance your employability, strengthen your intercultural communication skills, and deepen your understanding of Austrian culture. At IES Abroad Vienna, our internship program connects you with a wide range of professional sectors through our strong network of local companies and organizations. All internships are academic in nature and paired with an accompanying internship seminar. We offer five thematic seminar tracks: Arts & Culture...

Information for Preregistration Your initial course schedule will be based on your Course Preference Form, which you will receive via email within a month of the confirmation deadline. You must select your course preferences according to your highest academic needs. Certain courses are in high demand; therefore, we cannot guarantee that your schedule will reflect all your selected courses. Nevertheless, students who complete the course preference form within the initial course registration period will have priority in the placement process. They are also the only students who may qualify to...

At the beginning of each term, an orientation week is held for all international students. This orientation will give you a chance to get acquainted with Queen Mary, the city of London, and other international students before the first week of class begins. During orientation, various temporary services are also set up on campus, such as a large discount store to buy basic living supplies inexpensively. You will find many of the informational sessions helpful and the tours and social events enjoyable. The itinerary for the orientation will be emailed to you by Queen Mary before your arrival.