We are seeking enthusiastic students to help with University of California Education Abroad Programme (UCEAP) orientation activities in London. The main role is to support the London Study Centre (LSC) staff in orientation activities and welcome UC students to the UK. You will assist with cultural activities in London and engage in conversations with newly…
In this episode of the Know Before You Go podcast series, the London Study Centre’s Programme Officer, Georgia, sat down for an interview with Esther, the Programme Intern, to have a little chat about the wonderful, sometimes ‘weird,’ aspects of U.K. culture. They discuss accents, traditional food, British manners and mannerisms. Other videos in…
As we are finishing up what was an incredible year for Scotland, England, and Ireland UCEAP students, a wave a bittersweet nostalgia comes over us, reminding us of all the fond memories and friendships we made this year. From endless travels of places you never thought you’d visit before you came abroad to immersing yourself…
Cheers to all of our English student reps from Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 for being such great leaders and putting on such fun events for your fellow study abroad peers! Here’s some pictures of all the things they did this past year, and a reflection from UCL rep Delaney Lepak! This spring, I was…
In England we have partnerships with over a dozen different universities, and tonnes of UC students who study abroad here for the entire year, and are totally loving it! From northern England to the southern coasts of the country, here are some year long students on why they love their host universities and cities so much! Every…
Last Friday, 24th March, we headed west out of London for a day trip to Hampton Court Palace. Upon arrival, we were greeted with biting winds and freezing temperatures, but luckily our amazing tour guide Sandy had us quickly forgetting the cold once she started telling us about the rich history of the palace. And,…
I’ve had a lot more than 25 thoughts about London since I moved here in July 2016, but here are some which seem the most characteristic of my time here. 1.Why is everything so small? 2. People don’t know what corn dogs are 3. There’s no orange cheese, or cheese in a can. I like…
