Live, learn and work in the heart of London
The global educational and international internship opportunities are only part of the excitement. Earn 6-9 credit hours in this six-week, June-July program through class and an internship. You will live in a flat located in the heart of London. Through the internship experience, you will have hands-on engagement with a field related to your major such as fashion, art and design studios, advertising/public relations/marketing firms, global organizations serving families and children, financial enterprises, and more. You will also have ample opportunities to visit museums, take in theater, visit historic sites, attend art festivals and local markets, and tour landmarks from Stonehenge to the Tower of London.
Dates
June 4 – July 18, 2025
Application Deadline
December 2, 2024 ($300 deposit)
Approximate Cost
$7000, excluding airfare (tentative)
Program fee includes six weeks in a student residence in Central London; transportation pass for buses and underground trains; orientation program; sightseeing tour of London; a ticket for the London Eye; two theatre tickets; two full-day guided day trips from London by private coach; afternoon tea river cruise and entrance to the Tower of London; access to the computer lab and library at AIFS, British Life and Culture lectures; access to the AIFS student center, emergency contact services, services of an experienced AIFS program coordinator and student advisors; classroom equipped with computer and projector; internship placement for students who select this option, classes and guided tours for students taking courses.
Other costs: Roundtrip airfare to London, passport and Tier 4 Visa for an internship (must be obtained before arriving in the UK); UGA tuition and fees for six hours of credit; expenses in London: meals, souvenirs, and other personal expenses.
Pre-departure meetings for London are mandatory during spring semester 2025 for all students accepted into the program. Dates for meetings will be announced in January 2025.
While studying in London, students will experience
- The excitement of living in an international city while earning college credits.
- The richness of London’s museums, theatre, fashion, business, and financial districts.
- Opportunities for day trips to places such as Bath and Stonehenge.
- London's historical sights such as the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace
- Fabulous markets, beautiful parks, and a delicious array of international foods
Courses Offered
FACS 5950: Life in Two London Communities
This course is designed to explore how the lived experiences of Londoners are affected by the communities in which they live. We will explore how differences in resources, cultures, and other contextual factors affect families throughout the life course.
Information Sessions
Date: Thursday, October 3rd, 4:30 p.m
Location: Dawson Hall, Room 312
Date: Wednesday, October 23rd, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Dawson Hall, Room 208