London 2018?
Students from East Carolina University will soon wing their way to London, England, for 3 weeks of studying the literature, art, design, culture, and folklore of one of the most vibrant, culturally-rich cities/countries in the world. If you’re interested in traveling to London, seeing the sights, and earning 6 undergraduate or graduate credits, you do not want to miss this opportunity.
Interested students enroll in two courses offered during the 2016 Summer Session 2. In addition to coursework, students will spend time exploring the bustling streets and picturesque parks of London proper, and may choose to spend weekends in nearby Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, or elsewhere in Europe.
Dates: June 23 – July 15, 2018
Cost: $3,300 + airfare (includes travel to and from the airport in London, 3-4 shows at the Globe, the National, and West-End theatres, a 3-week travel card for the Tube and the bus, and a trip to Oxford or Cambridge)
Accommodations: Student apartments in Central London, convenient to subway stops, parks, shopping, and international cuisine
Professors: Will Banks, Andrea Kitta, & Rick Taylor
Additional Information
Our annual trip to London is an exciting experience for all involved. Dr. Taylor has been making the trip with students almost every summer for the last 28 years, and is a tremendous asset to this trip. If you have questions about London, he’s the person to talk to! And if you or your family is anxious about your traveling abroad, you couldn’t be in safer or more experienced hands.
Early on, as you make a commitment to the trip, you will sign up for two classes and pay your deposit to ECU Continuing Studies: Summer Study Abroad. You can find more information on our trip at PiratesAbroad. These classes move very quickly in London, as we’re there only three weeks. Each summer, we work hard to keep the time we spend “in class” in our flats down so that you can have time to explore the city.
A Word about Costs
The cost of the London trip is one of the lowest of the ECU Study Abroad programs. The faculty work hard to keep the cost low so that it’s affordable to students. The base price ($3,300) covers 6 undergraduate or graduate credits (2 classes), transportation to and from the airport, 3-4 theatre trips, travel around the city on the Underground and/or buses, and the cost of housing for the three weeks in London. Airfare is a separate cost. In previous years, we’ve booked our flights in late February / early March and found prices between $1,100 – $1,500. You will be contacted when we have found the right flight for our trip and you’ll be encouraged to book your own flight on the common airplane. You may fly separately from the group, of course, but you may want to make arrangements to meet us at the airport, as we have booked a coach (tour bus) to take us and our luggage to the flats — trust us, this is much easier than trying to do it with the train/Tube!
Undoubtedly, London is an expensive city, as are most large cities around the world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself while there and not spend too much money. Because we have flats (apartments) with kitchens, you can easily live on cereal, Raman noodles, and PB&J sandwiches, and still enjoy some meals out and around London. You’ll find some of the very best Thai, Indian/Bangladeshi, Chinese, and Lebanese food in the world scattered around London, as well as some great fish and chips, sticky-toffee pudding, and farm-to-fork pubs with delicious British food. Some of the best you’ll find will be in some of the pubs near our flats!
A Word about Accommodations
We have a great relationship with Anglo American Educational Services in London, and they provide us with excellent accommodations each year. In previous years, we have stayed at the Landward Apartments, located in the Marylebone area of London off Edgeware Rd, and the Hawley Apartments in Camden. These two locations give you a sense of where we stay, what the apartments look like, and what you can expect from the surrounding area.
The apartments are not luxurious, but they are sufficient for three weeks abroad. You can expect to have a flat with two or three bedrooms, and each bedroom will hold two or three students in single beds. Each flat also has a common area (dining room/living room combo) and a kitchen, which includes a washer/dryer combo. Most flats also have two bathrooms.
Lodging 2018
We haven’t gotten our address for London 2018 yet, but here’s where we stayed last year:
We have received word that our lodging for London in summer 2017 will be at the Landward Apartments in central London. This wonderful set of flats is located between Hyde Park and Regent’s Park just off Edgware Road. There’s a convenient Waitress around the corner for easy grocery shopping, a couple of coffee shops, and at least four or five really good local pubs (one is Thai, the others serve more traditional faire). We’re also located near 3 major Underground/Tube station: Paddington, Edgware Rd, and Marble Arch. We have stayed in this location many times and have always enjoyed how close it is to everything. You can use the following address to find our flats on GPS or Google Maps:
Landward Apartments
Harrowby Street
London
W1H 5HB
