Study Abroad | London

Student Residence

• Double rooms with shared bathrooms

Internet access is included in all AIFS London housing.

Population

London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. London had topped 9 million people in 2020.  

Culture

London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, British Library and 40 West End theaters.

Transportation

London’s transportation system is also renowned, and the London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world. A London Transport travel pass is included in your program fee.

AIFS in London Resident Director, January Term Program

Dr. Elizabeth Wesner

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 leads a team of staff who provide you with advice and support during the program. An Academic team is also on hand to assist you with your courses and provide academic support in London. 

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.