CIEE College Study Abroad in London, England

I've loved my experience with CIEE London so far. Everyone has been really friendly, the professors are very passionate, and the CIEE London Student Life Staff are very attentive and care about how you're doing. They have high standards for the professors and staff they hire so everyone is really great. The staff actually care about how you're doing and you're struggles, and are always around to be of assistance. I also really enjoy how I don't have class on Friday or Wednesdays, so it gives me plenty of time to travel! Another thing I really loved is how many events the Student Life Center put on! There were a ton of things to do throughout the 6 weeks I was here, so even though I was traveling a lot, I felt like I still got to do plenty of activities with the staff and my peers.

I studied abroad at 16 with CIEE in London to study Theater and it was INCREDIBLE!! I’m a sophomore in college now and I still look back so fondly on this experience. I made so many friends who I still keep in touch with and I made memories exploring England that I will never forget! The best part is that there are so many scholarship opportunities that make I accessible to so many students. All I can say is if you’re considering it just APPLY! The worst that could happen is that it is y an option for you but the best that can happen is that you can explore the world while learning about something you’re passionate about!

This program taught me so much, CIEE has amazing teachers and well formulated curriculums. Plus, the accommodations, outings, and location make it even more great. The place you say is in a very safe and relaxed place.

Learning the public transportation system is daunting at first, but if you get off the unfamiliarity and follow the instructions on your phone, you will have no problem getting your way around the city. Also, if you are used to it, I recommend finding a cheap bike or skateboard on gumtree.uk (their version of craigslist), to cut costs on transportation.

Pack your own lunches, buy food from the grocery store because it is much cheaper than eating out. Plus, groceries are one of the only things cheaper in the UK than in the US.

Have an amazing time, I am sure you will.

I spent 6 weeks of my summer studying in London with CIEE and I had an amazing experience. I felt that I gained so much independence from this trip and learned a lot about visiting different countries throughout Europe and the UK. The staff was so welcoming and made sure we knew everything we needed to before we even arrived. The classes were defiantly more challenging, but I feel that I learned so much both inside and outside of classes in just 6 weeks. I wish there was more collaboration between local London students and our group because I mainly stayed with other Americans for the duration that I was here.

As a student studying global health, I don’t think I could have picked a better program to study abroad. Our professor was so knowledgeable and the discussions in class were engaging. The class made me enjoy learning and rekindled my passion for public health. CIEE was also very helpful in every situation and helped me make the most out of my program. From the excursions to day trips, everything was so well planned. It was easy to travel to other European cities, making the experience even better.

Spending J-term in London was an incredibly enriching experience! If you're looking for a study abroad program that won't cause you to miss any time on your home campus and may be cheaper than a semester program, the three week term in London is for you. My confidence increased greatly in navigating foreign cities, understanding different languages (there are over 300 in London alone!), and budgeting wisely. Most importantly, I learned how I like to travel best and what is most vital to me when exploring new locations. Studying abroad teaches you so much about yourself and increases the competitiveness of your grad school and job applications!

It was super fun traveling aboard and finding your people. Long-time friends that will make the difference while being aboard. You get to meet a mix of incredible people all of whom have different storylines from you and want to share them. The positive environment helps you find a grounding despite being far away from home. Exploring the city is a lot of fun the markets are so fun and literally you lose yourself in a day just walking around. It is as easy as taking the underground and going anywhere your heart desires.

Being in London was awesome, CIEE does a great job with making academics important but giving you time to have fun and travel. People in the program were awesome, made lots of lifetime friends and memories. If given the opportunity you have to go.

You only have class 3 days a week; two classes each day for 2.5 hours each. Nice thing about London is that travel to other parts of Wurope is pretty easy and you have plenty of options. Only thing about London that kind of sucks is that it takes a long time to get to the airports and the city itself is kind of expense.