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Experience London, England with API

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Location

England
- London

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject Areas

Art History Biology Business Communications Design Economics English Fashion Design Film Graphic Design History Interior Design Journalism Law Literature Marketing Media Relations Museum Studies Performing Arts Photography Political Science Psychology Theater Visual Arts Web Design Wildlife Sciences Women's Studies +17

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Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Apartment

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

$0 USD

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Pre-Departure Services:
- Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

On-site Services:
- Airport Reception, Resident Director, API Center, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, API Learning and Engagement Badge Program, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

Re-entry Services:
- Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Travel Insurance Wifi

Last Updated: Aug 12, 2021

Last Reviewed: Apr 07, 2020

About Program

London, an international center of business, fine arts, design, theater, technology, politics and finance, has inspired creativity and cutting-edge innovation for centuries. There is something for everyone in London: a bustling financial district, street markets, green spaces and elaborate parks, ruins, monuments, political machinations, art galleries and museums.

API offers options for students of all academic interests to study abroad in London, including programs at University of the Arts London, University College London, University of Westminster, London School of Economics, and Florida State University London Center.

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Scholarships

API Scholarships and Financial Aid Information

API awards approximately $500,000 in study abroad scholarships annually ranging from $250 -$1,000 per student.

Value

$250 - $1,000

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I studied abroad with API during the fall 2009 semester and my experience still positively impacts my life 10 years later! I loved all the things that were included in the program, such as the excursions and cultural events, and I felt truly supported by the API staff both in the US and abroad. While in London, API gave me the opportunity to grow more independent and confident and I developed a love of travel. I am still great friends with many people I met while abroad. I highly recommend every student study abroad!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Take every opportunity you have to explore London! There is so much to see and do and a lot of it is free! Check out museums, explore the thousands of parks, go to a lunchtime concert at St. Martin-in-the-Fields—all for free! Get out and walk around or use the Tube to explore all the unique areas around London.

I studied abroad in London, and I decided to really create a life for myself when I was abroad. I wanted to take part in my experience, not just be a tourist. UAL offers a freshers fair for newcomers, and I attended and met the football club. I was hesitant to join, but one of my course mates was also on the team. She encouraged me to come to a training session and joined the team. It took them two weeks to break the habit of me calling it soccer, but by the time I did, they had become my family in London.
I spent my last night in London with this team. The entire night I knew I needed to get back to my flat to pack, but I just could not leave them. These girls became my best friends. I stayed so late that I actually overslept and missed my flight home. I eventually got back home safely but miss those people every day. Going to London with API, choosing that school and meeting that time is the best decision I ever made.

What would you improve about this program?

I would have loved some assistance in professional development.
API did not have to provide it, but maybe some tips about how to use that time professionally too.

I participated in the API Study Abroad Program at the University of the Arts - Camberwell College of the Arts (for photography) in London, England. My first choice was Paris, but I panicked about being away from my family and friends for 3 months, especially because I did not speak the language. I ended up deciding on London because it was a place that I had been previously, and the arts program looked like something that I could really enjoy. I am so glad that I changed my mind! I was the first to attend Camberwell College of the Arts, so there were a few bumps that needed to be worked out, mostly just figuring out what classes I was to take, but I couldn't have enjoyed the experience more. The classes taught me to push my thinking outside of the box and not rely on such detailed project descriptions to finish my assignment. Our resident director was amazing. She was there whenever I had question and took us on awesome trips around the city (and even outside the area). After I graduated from my undergraduate degree, I ended up going back to London for my Master and even helped out the local API resident director for a few weeks with her new students!

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you decide to go abroad with your provider?

Kimberly: I knew when I was applying for colleges that I had every intention of studying abroad. The second I saw any information about traveling, I was at that meeting, even if it was my freshman year and way too early to go. I had previously been to the United Kingdom when I was younger and knew it was a place I was comfortable with, so when I found Academics Program International, I knew it was going to be a great fit.

I decided to go with that program because there was a Resident Director that would be in the area and accessible via phone if we ever had any trouble. There were also scheduled excursions which I was very excited to be given the opportunity to go on. Lastly, the arts program that I would be attending, while new, fit with what I was studying at my home university.

Where was your best photo taken and what was it of?

Kimberly: When I first arrived at Camberwell College of the Arts, I was overwhelmed with our first project. Not because it was a hard project, but because we were given so much freedom with what to do with it. American schools are a little more specific on what you do, but for this project we were just told "Time."

Each person had their own idea of what time meant. Some appropriated images that were found, while I took it literally and tried to freeze time. I took this picture of a double-decker bus traveling through Leicester Square and was very pleased with the results. I have it printed poster-sized and hanging on my wall at home!

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What is one piece of advice you'd give future students traveling with your program?

Kimberly: Take advantage of every opportunity that you have while you are abroad. Any events that your school is putting on, excursions with the resident director and other members of your group, and make friends outside of your group. If you make friends with local students, you will get to see London from a their perspective and not just from the program. Lastly, if you are brave enough, travel by yourself! I traveled to Paris for the day and I was able to see the city at my own pace.

How has this experience impacted your future? (Personally, professionally, academically, etc)

Kimberly: First and foremost, it gave me the travel bug! I decided after my program finished, that I want to see as much of the world as possible. For my senior year of college we were given the chance to take a course where were would go to Sicily for 10 days during spring break to take pictures, paint and draw. I gladly applied for that class.

Later, I ended up heading back to London for my masters. I was able to spend a year living in the heart of London. From there, I was able to travel to Belgium, Croatia, Ireland and visited family friends who live in Newquay, England.

I feel like studying abroad has given me a respect for different cultures and cities that I might not have had before I went. I am very appreciative of every opportunity that I have had to travel and I feel that this has made me a braver and stronger person as a whole.

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

( LHR )

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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College students may study abroad with API in over two dozen countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. With a wide variety of courses offered in almost every major discipline and in various languages of instruction, it is easy for students to find a program that suits their academic interests. API offers high quality...

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