Meet 4 School College students Who Studied Overseas in England

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England is overflowing with cultural experiences and worthwhile tutorial alternatives throughout a variety of fields. AIFS Overseas presents many examine overseas packages in London, an excellent vacation spot for college kids who wish to examine overseas in an English-speaking location and attend a well-respected college in a booming metropolis. Need to be taught extra about what it’s actually like to check overseas in England?

Hear from 4 faculty college students who did a examine overseas program in England with AIFS Overseas! 

Jadyn: Spring Semester in London 

Jadyn from Howard College studied overseas in London throughout her spring semester. Hear why she selected London as her program vacation spot: 

“I’d studied different languages right here and there in highschool and faculty, however not almost sufficient to really feel tremendous snug [speaking those] languages. So, I simply selected England, particularly London, as a result of they converse English. But in addition, I’m an English minor and I really like literature, drama, and performs, so it’s big right here, and I used to be simply actually excited to expertise all of that firsthand.” 

Whereas Jadyn loves basic London landmarks like Westminster Abbey, Huge Ben, and the a number of gorgeous bridges over the Thames, her favourite place in London is the Waterstone Kensington bookstore—the right place for a bibliophile like herself (and Princess Diana!) to unwind: 

“Princess Diana used to come back right here. She used to come back right down to the basement degree and sit and skim her books and no one would trouble her, and it was simply such a peaceable house for her to calm down and simply really feel regular. Whenever you come right here as we speak you really feel that very same peace and serenity and also you get to sit down and calm down and be surrounded by books. And I’m a guide lover, so I like it right here.” 

Kaitlyn: Summer time at Shakespeare’s Globe 

Kaitlyn from Western Michigan College studied overseas in London throughout the summer time earlier than her senior 12 months of faculty. She did a Theater program in London at Shakespeare’s Globe, supplied through the AIFS Overseas International Training Heart in England. Hear Kaitlyn clarify her favourite a part of her examine overseas program: 

“My favourite half is attending to be immersed within the [place] the place the performs all started! Particularly, the Globe stage itself, you get to be taught a complete new manner of performing and dealing with others on the stage. I additionally love all of the excursions we go on, together with seeing Cabaret on the west finish, a bus tour round London, and a visit to Brighton the place Shakespeare was born!” 

Questioning what theater courses are like on the Shakespeare Globe in London? Kaitlyn describes them intimately beneath: 

“[Classes are] positively a extra hands-on expertise! There are a few seminars, however for many courses you’re within the Globe studio, up in your ft, and making use of what you might have discovered to your scene efficiency!” 

Our course consists of courses in Shakespeare textual content, voice, motion, performing seminar, stage fight, London’s historical past, and as we speak we’re studying a jig! We’re on the Globe Training Heart Monday – Thursday from about 2 – 9 PM. The ultimate result’s a efficiency of three scenes from A lot Ado About Nothing, introduced to the Globe employees!” 

Rayna: Fall Semester in London 

Do you know that hole 12 months college students and freshmen can examine overseas? That’s proper! With AIFS Overseas, you may examine overseas when it really works for you. Hear Rayna, who studied overseas in London throughout fall semester, introduce herself and the timing of her program: 

“I’m a freshman on the college of Georgia, so I’ll be beginning [college] within the spring. So, I’m doing AIFS first.” 

London is likely one of the main theater capitals of the world. As Rayna explains, seeing native performs was one among her favourite components about finding out overseas in London with AIFS Overseas: 

“I really like the theater scene right here. I really like seeing theater once I’m at house and being from Atlanta I’ve the Fox Theatre and a bunch of native theaters close to me, so I really like seeing all of that. However [in London] I went to go see MJ [the Musical] [and] I truly noticed Subsequent to Regular earlier than it closed. After which I’m taking a theater class with AIFS so we get to see a bunch of performs right here in London, so final week we noticed Shifters—we’re going to research that in school. After which we’re seeing The Play That Goes Improper. I really like having the theater theme so shut and simply accessible right here.” 

Jade: Summer time in London 

Jade from the College of Nevada studied overseas in London throughout the summer time on the College School of London (UCL). Beneath, she explains why she selected this program in London: 

“AIFS supplied packages that had been inside my finances in addition to my pursuits. [This] was the one program throughout the summer time that had sustainability programs accessible for each periods (a minimum of ones I used to be taken with). Plus, having UCL as a resume builder is so useful.” 

AIFS Overseas packages are designed to not solely be enriching cultural and tutorial experiences, but additionally that can assist you make mates with different college students from the get-go. Hear Jade clarify her expertise making mates in London: 

“I didn’t know a single particular person earlier than coming right here! It was scary however I made a decision to leap in blind. Additionally, all of the AIFS college students doing each periods at UCL had been grouped collectively so we turned shut actually after the primary day of arrival.” 

Beneath, Jade explains one among her favourite issues about London: 

“I truthfully love how walkable the town is, every space of London is a brand new place, and you may discover all the pieces simply by strolling. Coming from the U.S. the place driving is a should, it’s a pleasant change of tempo to stroll. Additionally, you will discover good eats nearly wherever inside strolling distance.” 

Research overseas in London with AIFS Overseas and also you gained’t must rely simply on strolling. Each participant receives a public transportation card that means that you can journey all through zones 1 +2 (the place college students spend a majority of their time), as Jade explains: 

“Navigating round London has been tremendous straightforward. AIFS supplies every scholar an Oyster [transit] Card that permits limitless utilization between zones 1+2.” 

Set the stage for unforgettable cultural and tutorial experiences like these faculty college students did—examine overseas in England with AIFS Overseas! 

AIFS Overseas presents a variety of examine overseas packages in England, every tailor-made to fulfill particular tutorial and private preferences. Whether or not you wish to immerse your self within the world-famous theater tradition, take in literary inspiration, or advance your diploma in plenty of different fields, there’s a program in England for you! Research overseas with AIFS Overseas and make the most of our worthwhile program inclusions (which actually take the stress out of planning!), corresponding to housing, journeys and excursions, social and cultural actions, complete insurance coverage, 24/7 emergency assist, and the assist of our trusted on-site employees.