Shakespeare's Globe Program: Living Abroad
AIFS in London Resident Director, Summer Program
Gerrard McAteer
Phone: (44) 207 636 0761
Email: gmcateer@aifs.co.uk
For almost twenty years I have been directing programs in the four most popular locations for U.S. study abroad students (France, Spain, Italy and the UK). I have been lucky enough to live in Paris, Barcelona and Florence but London is my capital city. I was brought up on the outskirts of Manchester in England before leaving to study engineering in the Midlands. During my college years I spent the summer months working with foreign students in rural France and Massachusetts, U.S. It was during my travels I discovered all about the world of studying and working abroad and that led to my career with AIFS. Only two out of every ten American students study abroad, so simply being on this program makes you stand out. Myself and my team will make sure you make the most of your study abroad opportunity and look forward to welcoming you to London.
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 and Meals
Housing
- Shared rooms in residence halls or apartments in the Kensington area
Internet access is available in all AIFS housing in London
Transportation Pass
Valid on buses and the underground subway system in central London for the duration of your stay.
Cultural Activities
Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of theater life, extracurricular activities have been arranged specifically for students on this program to enable you to become fully immersed in the life and work of the Globe. Your activities include:
Theater performances Attend 3 performances at the Globe and experience Shakespeare’s work just as theater-goers did in the 1600s.
In addition, a number of low-cost cultural activities and excursions are arranged to offer an inexpensive way to experience London’s exciting cultural life and to see other parts of Britain. Professional guides escort trips to enhance the educational experience. Past activities have included:
- Guided city tour of London
- Theater performances of Wicked, Les Misérables and ballet performance of Cinderella
- Day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, home of the Royal Shakespeare (theater) Company and Shakespeare’s homes
- Day trip to Oxford, one of the most famous university cities in the world
- Cricket match
- Harry Potter, Street Art and Royal London walking tours
Please note that students may need to pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.
