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Why choose University of Roehampton?

Spend a semester, summer or January term at the University of Roehampton in London. Our beautiful parkland campus gives you the best of both worlds: the community feel and safety of a traditional university campus, with the culture and nightlife of one of the greatest cities in the world. Our programmes allow you explore London and make friends from around the world all whilst earning academic credit.

The dedicated on-campus Roehampton Abroad team will advise you throughout the application process, help you to prepare for arrival, support you during your time on campus and be your first point of contact until it is time for your adventure in London to end. We also run an excellent Social Programme allowing you to explore the best of London and other parts of England too!

We look forward to welcoming you to London soon!

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Went Paris for the Weekend
Went to the Natural History Museum
Visited Oxford for the Day
Visited Stonehenge for the Solstice
Watched Globe Theatre Performances
Visited all the sites of course
Took A lot of Walks through Hyde Park
Experienced Camden Market
Took the Train and Spent the Weekend in York
Students of Roehampton at Tower Bridge

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Mia
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Study Abroad in London: University of Roehampton

Stay at Roehampton!

Dec 5, 2024

Roehampton was a fun place, only an hour by bus/train to the city. The accommodations were not always the best regarding available hot and cold water; otherwise, everything was good. The school. is very social and has a lot to do on campus alone. There are many clubs to join, you'll never feel alone going here! The school offers free buses but the buses rarely ever arrive on time. I had to wait an hour for one. But otherwise, just be prepared to pay the normal bus fee. There is also a small town near the school so it is nice to go out there with friends sometimes!

What was your funniest moment?
The American students were thrown a Thanksgiving day party, it was the best! The team made us all feel welcome and we had great food!
Pros
  • Near the city
  • Quiet at night
  • Safe
What other participants should know
  • Poor showers
  • Loud dorms
Anna
Female
United States
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
The University of Roehampton International Summer School

Best Summer Ever

Nov 7, 2024

I studied at the University of Roehampton in the Summer of 2024 for June and July. Putney is a lovely place to live in and is only about a 20-minute train ride into the city. I enjoyed the classes I took this summer and the hands-on experience my Shakespeare class gave me (seeing plays at the Globe Theatre). I made a great friend group from around the world and enjoyed the beauty of the campus. There is so much to see and do in England, and I was happy I could enjoy it without living in the middle of London city. I was very happy with my experience and would definitely go again.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing I did was take the train to Stonehenge for the Summer Solstice with some friends I met at Roehampton. We found out that Stonehenge has this massive celebration where 10s of thousands of people come together to pray, dance, eat, and touch the stones all night. It was one of the best celebrations I have been to and it definitely brought me and my friends together to the point where we want to go again and be more prepared to spend all night under the stones.
Pros
  • Meeting my friend group
  • Getting to see plays at the Globe Theatre
  • Being able to take the train all over England
What other participants should know
  • Dorm Living conditions
  • Arriving a few days late to the program(due to flights) and trying to figure out how to get to Roehampton myself
  • Toilet paper not being given to us
Took the Train and Spent the Weekend in York
Experienced Camden Market
Took A lot of Walks through Hyde Park
Visited all the sites of course
Watched Globe Theatre Performances
Visited Stonehenge for the Solstice
Visited Oxford for the Day
Went to the Natural History Museum
Went Paris for the Weekend
Peyton
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
The University of Roehampton International Summer School

Had a really great experience

Jul 29, 2024

I enjoyed Roehampton because the campus is so beautiful. The campus is also about 30 minutes away from the city with a train station and tube stop nearby. Roehampton was easy to navigate, and everyone was very friendly. I enjoyed my module, and I met a lot of new people! I really loved studying abroad in London at Roehampton. I was happy to study theatre in London and see shows that I may not have seen otherwise. London was one of the places that I wanted to go see and the fact that I could study abroad there made it even better. I loved my time in London, and I wish that I had more time there. I would come back in a heartbeat.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Learning how to navigate in a new country and meeting new people. I overcame this challenge by using city mapper, google maps, and other map apps along with traveling with people the first couple of days to get familiar with the city. I also just talked to people in my class, at lunch, etc. to make friends and meet new people.
Pros
  • Beautiful Campus
  • Great location
  • Good classes
What other participants should know
  • Felt too short and class was rushed
Students of Roehampton at Tower Bridge
Adria
Female
United States
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
The University of Roehampton International Summer School

Roehampton

Jul 10, 2024

The dorms were run down with some showers flooding and toilets malfunctioning. The alarm system was malfunctioning so we were sometimes woken up in the morning by loud alarms. My campus ID and room card also malfunctioned multiple times. It was clear the campus was winding down from the academic year and not exactly ready for new students. The campus is beautiful and the city is easily accessible. The academics weren't particularly rigorous or prioritized within the program so wouldn't recommend if you were expecting an intense or in-depth study. Good program for casual travelers who aren't picky with lodging or academic programs.

Jonathan
Male
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
The University of Roehampton International Summer School

The best summer at Roehampton!!

Aug 15, 2022

I absolutely loved doing summer school at Roehampton University. The summer program is an amazing alternative to studying abroad all semester and I'm glad that I chose it. The classes are designed for exchange students and to teach you about the culture and history of London while also giving you the time to explore the city on your own and make friends with the other study abroad students. The other students and I truly felt like a family who had known each other for years after just a few days of exploring the city together. The University of Roehampton reminds me so much of King's because of its smaller size and tight knit community that was incredibly welcoming. I think every student should consider studying abroad, and the Summer at Roehampton Program is the perfect option for students who cannot go away for months at a time.

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Emily Van Herweg

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Study Abroad in London: University of Roehampton
Emily Van Herweg

Why did you choose this program?

I chose a multi-country program called the Design-your-Own program through CIS Abroad. The program allowed me to study in London for three weeks. I chose this program because of the easy access websites, how much was included, and the classes that would be offered. I wanted to take classes that would relate to what I am focusing on in my home university and receive credits for what I was interested in. In addition to it relating to and enriching my experience of the location where I was studying.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

My program organized so much for me. I feel like the only thing that I was responsible for was food, transportation, and of course any activities that I wanted to do outside of the program or class. Although I was responsible for those I still received assistance and tons of helpful advice regarding all of those subjects. With food, there were several opportunities for a free lunch or dinner and there were several suggested restaurants and supermarkets. Regarding transportation, my program provided me with an oyster card that had some money on it that lasted for a couple of days. I felt that was a very helpful start to introduce me to London transportation. I also received tips and suggestions and answers to any questions I had on what to do or what to see while in London.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I wish that I would have known that transportation takes up a large portion of your day. At some points, it could take me an hour or so to get from zone three to zone one. Wherever I was going I had to factor in the amount of time it would take to get there and you had to factor in when the buses would stop running or the tube stations, etc. Also just as a side note, I also did not know that military time is commonly used. especially in London. I would tell people who are thinking about going overseas to just do it. Find a program or something that works for you and don't be afraid to pull the trigger. And to forget about all the what ifs. like what if I don't make friends, what if I don't like it. don't let those what ifs stop you from doing something that could possibly be the experience of a lifetime.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

You will have really long class times and there will be breaks during class to go to the bathroom or eat real quick. But expect to be in class for three hours a day for four days a week. For me, I had a class starting at 9:30 and ending at 1:30. There will probably be excursions that will not be in a classroom setting and you will usually meet either in the classroom or in central London. After class, you have the time to do whatever you want. I pretty much went into central London almost every day. There were very few days where I wasn't doing something.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear is probably that I wouldn't make friends and that I would probably get lost and something awful would happen to me. All my fears disappeared almost immediately. I made friends at several events that are held on campus as like a welcome event. And we actually would do a lot of things together to avoid being alone at night in London. But honestly, if you are aware of your surroundings and your possessions you will be fine. And I felt really safe knowing that my campus had 24-hour security.

Any tips for someone considering this program?

Please do not get caught up in a group-think mentality. If you really want to do something, do it. I met several people who could not find someone to join them in say going to a Gorden Ramsey restaurant or go to a market or a play. so they simply did not go - they stayed on campus and did not do anything that day and they really regretted it. So I recommend researching where you are going to be and making a list of things that you really want to see or do.