Living Abroad - January Term 2023
AIFS in London Resident Director, January Term Program
Dr. Elizabeth Wesner
Phone: (44) 207 636 0761
Email:
ewesner@aifs.co.uk
An avid traveler, Elizabeth is the Head of Student Services at the AIFS Global Education Center in London, having settled in the U.K. after working abroad in various international education programs for over ten years. The student experience is at the heart of Elizabeth's work, and she strives to ensure an excellent outcome for all students. Her work experience outside the U.K. includes teaching language and culture classes across the U.S., South Korea and China, and her graduate research included topics in multicultural education, educational access, and how students in different countries view and utilize study abroad. Prior to coming to AIFS Elizabeth worked in the International Studies Office at the University of Virginia and served as both Assistant Dean and Program Director at Florida International University's China center.
The Resident Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
AIFS Campus Staff with First Aid Training
Because health and safety are top priorities at AIFS, at least one member of the staff at this campus has taken a first aid course in order to be available to help any student until a doctor or nurse can provide help. This is just one of many services that we provide to our students.
Housing
Student Residence
You will study at the London College of Communications at UAL, based in Elephant and Castle, in the borough of Southwark. The area is vibrant, artistic, and very centrally located. The AIFS Study Center is a short commute away in Kensington, one of the most picturesque areas of central London. The student residence is located an easy commute between the two and includes:
- Double rooms with shared bathrooms
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in London
Cultural Activities
Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of British life the AIFS staff organizes an active social and cultural program. Activities may include:
- Guided city tour with a professional guide See Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London
- Christmas at Kew Gardens Visit the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens.
- Greenwich excursion Home to the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum
- Performance at a West End theater London is renowned for its vibrant theater scene. See a show in the famous West End theater district
- Afternoon tea tea in a pot, scones with cream and jam, finger sandwiches and dainty cakes; enjoy the most English of institutions in a charming tearoom
- Visits to museums, galleries and landmarks
- Walking tour to experience London's diverse and multicultural neighborhoods and vibrant art scene
- Curry night in Brick Lane, the heart of London’s Bangladeshi community. Sample what has become the U.K.’s national cuisine - curry! Enjoy a meal with new friends in a hip neighborhood of the city
Specific activities for your program will be confirmed prior to the program start date. Besides arranged activities and visits you will undertake as part of the course you select, there is always something going on in and around London. Your Resident Director will give you all the information you need to find events and activities that interest you.
