England Diversity Resources
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Your unique identity goes where you go - including England! Browse a collection of IES Abroad and other website's resources specific to diversity in England on topics such as dietary concerns; race, ethnicity, and national identity; gender and sexuality; religion and spirituality; disability and mental health; and more!
Looking for more information on a particular topic? Contact our Diversity Relations Department, and we'll be happy to share additional resources that may not be available online.
Once you are in England, your Student Affairs Coordinator will be available to provide additional resources, support, and connections to the local community.
General Resources
London
- Study Abroad in London with IES Abroad [VIDEO]
IES Abroad London
- 25 Things to do in London
The Crazy Tourist
Dietary Concerns
Cambridge
- Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
HappyCow
London
- Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
HappyCow
- Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in London
TimeOut
- Gluten & Dairy-Free Guide to London
A Balanced Belly
Oxford
- Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
HappyCow
Race, Ethnicity & National Identity
- BBC Asian Network
YouTube channel featuring British Asian news, shows, & podcasts
- Black Cultural Archives
National heritage center
- The Voice
Black & Asian newspaper
London
- A Latina in London [VIDEO]
TheChristinal, YouTube
- There's Mexicans in London?! [VIDEO]
Eddie G!
- Royal Society for Asian Affairs
A lively, London-based society with members around the world
- Where to be Chinese in London
Londonist
- Chinatown
The real taste of East Asia in London's Chinatown
- London East Asia Film Festival
Bringing the best of East Asian cinema to London
Gender & Sexuality
- Stonewall: for LGTB Equality & Justice
Acceptance without exception
- ILGA: Europe
An organization working towards equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people in Europe and Central Asia
London
- Counseling, Hotline, & Other Resources for London's LGBT
London Friend
- Pride in London
A home for every part of London's LGBT+ community
Religion & Spirituality
- Kosher Food/Restaurant Guide
Bringing together Kosher travelers as they eat and explore the world
- Church of England
A Christian presence in every community
- Halal Girl About Town
Halal guide for eating around the world
- Halal Gems
Halal guide around Britain
London
- West London Synagogue
UK's flagship Reform Synagogue
- JW3: Jewish Community Centre London
The postcode for Jewish Life
- UCLU Jewish Society
University College London
- The Buddhist Society
The Society provides a range of classes and courses in the Buddha's teachings - East London Mosque and London Muslim Center
Resources for the Muslim community
- London Central Mosque and the Islamic Cultural Center
Resources to be involved in the religious, cultural, and social life of London and the UK
- Halal Food Guy
Halal food guide around London
Disability Resources & Mental Health Support
IES Abroad will attempt to provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability, you should inform the Chicago Dean of Students Office of the disability prior to departure at
