Studying abroad in London this semester fulfilled a long-held dream, significantly impacting me, and giving me the unique opportunity to deepen my studies and broaden my horizons. Living here has pushed me to grow professionally and personally. As a clothing design major, immersing myself in one of the world's leading fashion and theater hubs has provided a rich, multifaceted landscape to learn within and having a fashion design internship helped me to contextualize my studies in a professional context. Using a program provider enabled me to participate in a variety of excursions that added depth to my time in the city and gave me the ability to explore both the city and nearby locations I have always wanted to go to. I am immensely grateful to have had the chance to experience this vibrant and dynamic city.

I had an amazing expierence during my time in London! I cannot reccomend this program enough, if you are on the fence about it, JUST DO IT!

I was only there for a short period of time but I feel like it was enough time to make frienships and see all the sights I wanted to see. Support staff at the university and through the program are great and will answer any questions you have! I will say the program could do a little better in facilitating communication between international students, so don’t be afraid to start group chats and ask people on your level to meet. The accomadations were not as described in their initial description, its more like a hotel so better. The campus is not in London its more out of the city but it wasn't hard or took a lot of time to get into the heart of London. I took history of London as a course and really enjoyed the expertise of the different tutors and every week we had 2-3 field trips where we would go to different places in London, that I don’t think I would have seen on my own. Overall, it was really great and I still talk to a lot of people that were in my program term.

I loved my time abroad in London. CIS Abroad made it possible to experience little aspects of the city during the trip, taking us on outings around the city. I made so many friends through this program. The accommodations were questionable, but I would definitely do it all again. The campus was still in London, while also being far enough out of the city to maintain some peace. The class work was surprisingly light, which made it incredibly easy to take care of homework and have plenty of exploration time. Although, London is a city that can be expensive, so budgeting is important.

After spending six months traveling, learning, and experiencing, I am happy to share that studying abroad has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life and learning career. I was able to meet people who shared my passion for exploring and learning, as well as be inspired by the community within the CIS program to see things and participate in activities I never would have thought of otherwise. The people I met while living in the CIS provided flat, combined with the group activities sponsored by the onsite coordinators made the experience so much more enjoyable and really made the transition to living in another country significantly easier.

Studying abroad through CIS Abroad at the University of Roehampton was an unforgettable adventure. The campus was warm and welcoming, providing a perfect base for exploring London's vibrant culture. The city itself offered endless opportunities—from exciting group excursions to solo discoveries in hidden corners. I met incredible people who became lifelong friends, and the experience opened doors to travel beyond the program, making every weekend a new adventure. CIS Abroad made it all possible, turning a dream into reality and ensuring every moment was filled with excitement, growth, and memories I’ll cherish forever.

My time spent in London was and definitely will always be one of the most special periods of my life. As I attend a commuter university in the States, this program was my first real taste of independence as an adult. London is such an incredible city. I can compare to New York City (which is the closest major city to where I live), and confidently say that I would choose London over New York in a heartbeat. The city is walkable with access to public transportation. It is so culturally diverse and provides countless opportunities to try new things. I learned a lot about myself during my time here, and was also able to enjoy a plethora of free museums in the process.

I studied abroad in London with CIS Abroad at the University of Westminster in Fall 2022. The program staff on-site was so amazing, warm, and welcoming. The academic and accommodation university staff was also friendly and helpful. The university accommodation was comfortable and very safe for being in Central London. The city is so walkable and there is never a shortage of things to do and see. I would recommend this program to any students looking for an affordable, exciting, and academically enriching experience in London.

I am so glad that I made the decision to study abroad in London for a semester! I had the best 3 months of my life and made so many new friends. CIS Abroad was an amazing program to go through as they were super helpful and supportive from the beginning (before I left for London) and to the end. I learned so much more about myself and learned to step outside of my comfort zone. I will never forget the memories I made in London and I am so thankful for the experience and the friends that I made.