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  • England
    • London
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Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Advertising Anthropology Architecture Art History Arts Business Communications Design Economics English European Studies Film Finance Gender Studies History Interior Design International Business International Relations Journalism Literature Marketing Middle Eastern Studies Music Performing Arts Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Theater Women's Studies +20

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Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment
Language
English

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See Syracuse Abroad website for exact costs. The program fee includes pre-departure meetings, orientation abroad, housing allowance, cultural activities, field trips open to all students, International Student I.D. card, and activities and services not covered by tuition for which a separate fee is not charged. Meals are not included.
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Apr 08, 2015
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London's cultural, social, and ethnic diversity is unlike anywhere else on Earth, and whether you're a budding designer, architect, actor, or simply a student of the world, the experienced staff and faculty of Faraday House are ready to help you get the most out of your semester in London. By the time you return to the U.S., you will not only have augmented your understanding of other nations, cultures, and historical and artistic traditions, but you will also have seen America from the outside, though others' eyes. The SU London center is in Bloomsbury, the heart of academic London. The SU London program features specialized programs in architecture, design, drama, and music industry. Course clusters are also offered in international business/management and sports management.

Internships are also available in a variety of fields for 3 credits. Students must be enrolled in the semester program in order to take part in an internship.

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Meg
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5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Opportunities to experience the city like local

Apr 8, 2015

There are so many amazing aspects of this program, but I think for me one of the most important parts was the independence that it provides. You are given the chance to find your own housing in London, with roommates and a landlord that you pick yourself. As stressful as it was at the time, it was an amazing way to experience life not just as an abroad student, but as a Londoner. Since it is easy to schedule classes for only three or four days a week, there is a lot of time to explore the city on your own or travel to other countries. The program has an AMAZING staff who is always there to help you with anything you need, but is not going to tell you what to do if you're not looking for that. There are tons of opportunities for free field trips, interesting classes and more that really enhanced my experience.

What would you improve about this program?
Some of the housing options are pretty shabby for the price that you're paying. We really didn't know what we were getting into when we signed our lease, but because of the limited time we did it anyways. A little more info on the properties/landlords would be nice.
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Rikki
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5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

SU London Fall 2014 Internship /w Substance Global Digital Media

Apr 2, 2015

It's a little cliche ranking 10 for each aspect of my internship experience, but I truly had an amazing time interning here. Being an intern at such an welcoming, friendly and savvy company made the entire transition here so much easier (not that it was hard in the first place). But beyond that, I was able to peek into the British culture in a way I couldn't otherwise. I met people of all ages, from various backgrounds within the complex London ecosystem, and it attuned me to how different and unique each sect of this population truly is. Additionally, I formed new connections with people overseas who I'd be able to reach out to down the road. I also learned a lot about the world of digital media and digital advertising, and gained skills that I know will help me down the line as I progress through my advertising major back at Syracuse. I'm so happy I decided to intern abroad - it was such an enriching experience!

What would you improve about this program?
I would want the program find a way to further integrate the British population into the abroad experience - such as running a pub crawl, so students can get a chance to observe how British citizens live and interact and also meet people in a friendly social setting.
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Questions & Answers

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Cara Hardy

Program
Syracuse University London Center
Job Title
Program Coordinator for World Partner and Short-term Programs

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What has been your career path so far?

Cara: After I went abroad, I still wanted to travel more so I did an internship in Costa Rica after I graduated. Then I moved to New York and worked for a study abroad company there, which is similar to the Syracuse University World Partners program. Since I had experience working with world partner programs, working at SU has been a good fit.

Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Cara: I studied abroad in Madrid my junior year of college. As long as I can remember I have just always wanted to study abroad and since I was studying Spanish it seemed like the best place to go.

Which study abroad destination is most underrated? Conversely, which is most overrated?

Cara: We have a balance of where people are going within our programs. If anything, students should be less nervous about going to a program in a country where English is not the native language. Learning a new language can help students in so many ways both personally and in their careers.

There have also been studies that show that being bilingual or learning new languages is extremely beneficial to your cognitive health. Learning a new language might be a step outside of one’s comfort zone, but there are so many benefits that it is really worthwhile.

Why is language learning and cultural immersion important to you?

Cara: I think the reason learning another language is particularly important to me is partially because of my personal background. My mom was a language teacher and she always stressed the importance of learning a language. Another reason I think it is important is that our country is so isolated geographically and learning another language helps to close the gap between us and other cultures.

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Learning another language puts us in the shoes of other cultures and helps us to think differently about other cultures and our own. Learning another language is an experience that humbles you because learning another language is hard but in the end, it really helps you connect with people around the world.

What was your favorite traveling experience?

Cara: One of my favorite experiences was when we took my daughter abroad for the first time; we went to Spain where I had lived for two years. I was able to see a city where I had lived through a different lens of having a child. It was very eye-opening.

Location

Location:
London
Currency:
English Pound
Weather:
Jan-Mar
52 F / 36 F
Apr-Jun
70 F / 43 F
Jul-Sep
73 F / 52 F
Oct-Dec
61 F / 37 F
Airports:
London-Heathrow
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Gatwick
( LGQ )
London Stansted
( STN )

London, although typically regarded for its architecture and city lifestyle, is made up of 40% public green space in the form of incredibly lush parks. London has created an environment where you can spend the day enjoying city life and then escape to Primrose hill, the Thames, or a walk by the canals.

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