American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
London, England
The great capital city of London, with its population of seven million, boasts culturally rich museums, libraries, famous theaters, concert halls and historic buildings. An exciting and easily maneuverable European city, London is a major political, financial and cultural center, graced with more parks and gardens than any other capital in the world.
London provides experiences not found elsewhere. Hop on the Tube and visit Covent Garden, Camden Market (you can buy vintage clothes and jewelry at a bargain) or Piccadilly Circus. Stop at a pub for traditional fish and chips, then see a Shakespearean play at the National Theater or peruse Harrods, one of London ’s most famous department stores. Watch the sunset at Trafalgar Square while listening to street musicians, then stroll down the street to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Richmond University
Richmond, The American International University in London, provides a diverse, multicultural, educational environment. The University offers small classes in a wide variety of disciplines taught by outstanding British, European and American faculty in fully accredited BS and BA programs. Students come to Richmond from more than 100 countries. Small classes and personal attention from the faculty, a course advising service and a wide range of courses make Richmond an ideal study abroad choice. At Richmond, you don’t just read about a global cultures and issues, you experience them.
Richmond is an independent, co-educational, non-profit international liberal arts and professional studies university with a student body of more than 1,000. The original Richmond College, founded in 1843, was a constituent institution of the University of London until the founding of the present University in 1972, which bears its name and occupies its campus.
The University is licensed to award degrees by the Department of Education of the state of Delaware. It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Its degrees are also validated by the British Open University and it was the first university in the U.K. to have its degrees validated by both U.S. and U.K. authorities. All of Richmond’s degrees are designated by the Department for Education and Skills of Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom.
Richmond was a pioneer of the junior year abroad and has more than 30 years experience making visiting Americans feel at home. You will find Richmond both academically challenging and culturally enriching, a familiar setting in one of the world’s great cities.
Richmond’s two campuses
Freshmen and sophomore students live and study at the Richmond Hill Campus. Juniors and seniors are housed and take classes at the Kensington Campus.
Included in AIFS program fee:
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Tuition, housing and 10 meals per week
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Round trip flight from New York *
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Cultural activities
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Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
*Supplement applies from 26 U.S. cities
Academics
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Academic year, fall or spring semester; summer
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Open to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
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On-site orientation inLondon
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Study liberal arts, business or computer science in small classes at an international university located in one of the world's greatest cities
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Students register for courses via the Internet before leaving the U.S. Check the actual course schedule at
www.richmond.ac.uk when choosing courses to avoid scheduling conflicts. Some courses are given only in the fall or spring; also, lower level courses are given at the Richmond Hill Campus, 45 minutes from the Kensington Campus
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Internships with leading multinational and European companies
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Transcripts issued by Richmond, The American International University in London, a U.S.-accredited university
Housing and meals
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Housing in University residence halls
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10 meals per week in the Richmond cafeteria (five breakfasts and five dinners, Monday through Friday). Additional meals may be purchased in the cafeteria for about $10 per meal
Cultural activities
www.aifsabroad.com
*Source: American Institute for Foreign Study 2005-6 Academic Year/Semester catalog