NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDY ABROAD CONSORTIUM London Fall 2018
So why study in London? Vibrant, exciting, dynamic city Over 40 theatres Numerous live and classical music venues World-renowned museums and galleries
Why Study with AIFS? More than 50,000 participants experience a cultural exchange program with AIFS each year Over 98% of students recommend the AIFS program Over 50 years experience in Study Abroad! $XXXX
Gateway to Europe 5 airports with good transport links: Paris within 2 hours 15 minutes Florence within 2 hours Brussels in 1 hour 51 minutes Madrid in 2 hours Amsterdam within 2 hours
Program Dates Sept 6 th : Depart US for London Sept 7 th : Arrive London Sept 8 th : Orientation Sept 9 th : Sightseeing Sept 10 th : Classes begin Dec 7 th : Depart London
Program Fees The cost of the program, excluding airfare and tuition is: $ 8,595 Homestay Option $ 9,995 Apartment Option Application deadline: Wednesday, June 13 th, 2018
The Cost Includes
Housing - Homestays Twin room with another AIFS Student Shared bathroom and living space Breakfast provided on weekdays Kitchen access and space for groceries Approx 45 minute commute from Study Centre North London location
Homestays
Housing - Apartments Shared apartment with another AIFS student (twin room) Live in a central area of Hammersmith Shared kitchen & bathroom Communal area On-site AIFS RA
Travel in London The program fee includes a travel pass for unlimited use on the tubes, buses and night buses. Travel zones 1 3 for homestay students Travel zone 1-2 for apartments
The AIFS Student Centre $XXXX
AIFS Student Services Student Advisors are on hand to help students: Find their way around London Adjust to London Make travel plans Make doctors appointments Pass on messages and mail Ensure you get the most out of your study abroad experience! There is also: A computer lab, Wireless access, Printing & scanning facilities
Academic Facilities Classrooms are in University of London facilities, close to the AIFS Student Centre - at the heart of the University of London campus
British Life and Culture Course Required of all students Designed to get the most out of London s many resources Weekly lectures and 4 related fieldtrips Lectures and fieldtrips taught by guest lecturers
Optional Components Transportation Package Includes: Airfare (SFO - London - SFO) Transportation between London airport & accommodation on arrival and departure days.
Optional Cultural Program A series of heavily subsidised theatre, sporting and other cultural events Including Afternoon Tea Harry Potter Walking Tour A West End show Daytrips to Stonehenge, Bath, Brighton and more A sporting event
The home of William Shakespeare. Visit his birthplace, and explore the pretty English town which is full of history.
Visit one of England s best seaside towns, enjoy fish and chips on the pier and explore The Lanes
Home to Britain s only hot springs and the setting for several Jane Austen novels. Visit the gorgeous Georgian city with its Roman Baths, Abbey and pretty streets.
Oxford is Britain s oldest university town. Visit an Oxford college, Christchurch cathedral and take a punt on the river
Visit the famous stones and one of England s oldest cathedrals in the market town of Salisbury
Optional Scotland Weekend Round trip train fare from London to Edinburgh Professional bus tour with local Scottish guide 3 nights accommodation Breakfast and dinners included See Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye and visit the Highlands! $595 per student
Comments from Previous Students I ve had the time of my life! No college experience could be complete without study abroad. I ve learned more about myself and life here than in 3 years of college at home. This was a great program - it changed my life
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For more information on the London Semester please contact your Study Abroad office on campus or email studentinfo@aifs.co.uk