London: What's Included

Student arriving before 6 p.m. on the start date of their program will be greeted at the London Heathrow (LHR) airport by a friendly CEA representative, who will take you to your CEA housing.

• A worry-free start to your CEA program
• Added convenience and comfort upon your arrival in Paris

CEA offers an in-depth welcome orientation for the students in your program. CEA staff host a reception, where you'll meet your group, as well as go over what you need to know about living in London and attending your host academic institution. Topics will cover a variety of subjects including:

• Walking tour of Central London to help familiarize you with your campus and its nearby amenities
• High Tea to put you in an English frame of mind!
• Local customs
• Extracurricular activities
• CEA policies
• Health and safety information

CEA Global Education takes care of administrative and registration processes, as well as payment of tuition fees, at the academic institution in London on behalf of students.

• Tuition
• Fees
• Course registration

Our London staff resides and works locally in London. They'll meet you at the airport, provide you with valuable information about the city and guide you through acclimating to your new and exciting surroundings.

• A local perspective on additional travel opportunities in your host country
• Assistance in securing personalized services such as music lessons or sports clubs
• Works with your university to help you find volunteer opportunities (though a visa is required)
• Accompany you on your excursions and social outings, help to find good deals in the city and make you aware of any local events that are happening each week
• Advocates for you on academic and housing issues

Based on availability, you may choose from diverse housing arrangements, allowing you to experience “living like a local” in London.

• Standard CEA Housing
• Residence Halls at Foundation for International Education
• Residence Hall at Goldsmiths College
• Residence Hall at University of Westminster
• Alternate Housing
• Independent Living

CEA organizes regular day and overnight trips to culturally and historically relevant destinations outside of London, giving you a deeper understanding of England as a whole, as well as surrounding sub-cultures, populations and landscapes. Examples include:

• Day trips to:
• Stonehenge and Bath
• Oxford
• Cambridge
• Windsor
• Brighton
• Weekend trips:
• Wales
• Weekend trip to York
• And more!

CEA offers you a variety of cultural activities to help you connect with London's culture. Examples include:

• Trip to a West End Theatre production
• Shakespeare’s globe performance
• Guided walks of London
• Various tours for example: A museum or Gallery, the BBC Broadcasting or TV Studios
• A Bus tour of London’s most famous sights
• A Premier League Soccer match
• A Rugby match
• Visit one of London’s many markets
• And more!

CEA's London Staff organizes opportunities for you to socialize and interact with your classmates and other London students in more casual settings. Examples include:

• Welcome reception and student introductions
• Picnics in London’s many beautiful parks
• Pub Quiz evening
• Comedy club night
• Ale tasting
• Farewell event, for example a typical English Pie and Mash or Roast Dinner

It's important to stay connected while abroad, so CEA has arranged for you to have a cell phone to use during your time in London. We've covered the rental and shipping fees and incoming calls are always free, so you only pay for the calls you make! Just be sure to order your phone before you leave home so you can take it with you.

• Phone
• Rapid charger
• In-car charger
• Travel adapter
• Protective cover
• Instruction booklet
• Carry bag
• Pre-paid return pack

As a benefit to studying abroad with CEA in London we have provided you a transportation pass to help you get to know your new host city even better.

• Re-loadable Oyster Card with pre-paid funds - up to 10 pounds for your first adventures in London!
• The Oyster Card is London's travel swipe card used on buses and the tube network

Here's a quick rundown of additional items included in your CEA London program.

Our admissions team will assist you in finding the program that best fits your needs, locating funding to offset the cost of your program, and taking the right steps to prepare for international travel and education abroad. They also will assist you in preparing arrangements with your home institution for the credit transfer process, which is ultimately your school's decision. Whether it's how to use the transportation system in London or how to use your ATM card, we'll help you make the most of your studies abroad.

• Admissions Counselors
• Site Specialists
• Student Account Coordinators

We've made it easier to find the information you need to help you choose the program that's right for you. Share the following with your university advisor and parents and get their input on your decision.

• Online course descriptions and syllabi to assist you in obtaining pre-approval from your university, including language of instruction, recommended credits and contact hours
• Online sample budgets for London
• Online program calendar
• Information on the academic institutions in London, including accreditation, historical background and grading system
• Online map of London showing location of academic institutions and the CEA office in proximity to area monuments and attractions

CEA has created interactive tools to assist you in planning your study abroad program.

• MyCEA Account to help you manage your study abroad application, payments, fees and other planning
• Casa, your online housing application and selection program

CEA has arranged a partnership with STA Travel to offer students discounts in planning their travel arrangements. STA Travel is known for offering college students amazing travel fares and easy and flexible booking options.

• Flexibility in booking
• Discount Cards
• Rail Passes
• Access to STA travel experts for planning help

The same site specialist who helped you plan for your program in London is available to assist you with completing your university's process to obtain credit and check off any course requirements.

• Advising on how to transfer course credit
• Assistance with transcripts

Once you complete your CEA program, you will receive one official transcript from your academic institution in London as a part of your program price. You may opt to have this transcript automatically sent to your home institution 90 days after completion of your program and payment of any/all outstanding fees.

• Be sure to elect this option when applying, OR
• Fill out the CEA Transcript Release Form

Many of our alumni stay actively involved in international travel (having been bitten by the bug, how could you not?) and choose to stay in touch with faculty, staff and friends from their time in London. We invite you to share your experiences with others.

• Stay connected to your new friends and CEA London staff via CEA's Facebook page and Group pages
• Share your expertise with prospective study abroad students via CEA's Study Abroad blog, e-mail Marketing@GoWithCEA.com to submit a post
• Coming soon: Alumni Ambassador Program

Why not? Go again and we'll give you an alumni price. (But you better send us photos this time!)

• Go Again study abroad program discount

Our admissions team will assist you in finding the program that best fits your needs, locating funding to offset the cost of your program, and taking the right steps to prepare for international travel and education abroad. They also will assist you in preparing arrangements with your home institution for the credit transfer process, which is ultimately your school's decision. Whether it's how to use the transportation system in London or how to use your ATM card, we'll help you make the most of your studies abroad.

• Admissions Counselors
• Site Specialists
• Student Account Coordinators

We've made it easier to find the information you need to help you choose the program that's right for you. Share the following with your university advisor and parents and get their input on your decision.

• Online course descriptions and syllabi to assist you in obtaining pre-approval from your university, including language of instruction, recommended credits and contact hours
• Online sample budgets for London
• Online program calendar
• Information on the academic institutions in London, including accreditation, historical background and grading system
• Online map of London showing location of academic institutions and the CEA office in proximity to area monuments and attractions

CEA has created interactive tools to assist you in planning your study abroad program.

• MyCEA Account to help you manage your study abroad application, payments, fees and other planning
• Casa, your online housing application and selection program

CEA has arranged a partnership with STA Travel to offer students discounts in planning their travel arrangements. STA Travel is known for offering college students amazing travel fares and easy and flexible booking options.

• Flexibility in booking
• Discount Cards
• Rail Passes
• Access to STA travel experts for planning help

Student arriving before 6 p.m. on the start date of their program will be greeted at the London Heathrow (LHR) airport by a friendly CEA representative, who will take you to your CEA housing.

• A worry-free start to your CEA program
• Added convenience and comfort upon your arrival in Paris

CEA offers an in-depth welcome orientation for the students in your program. CEA staff host a reception, where you'll meet your group, as well as go over what you need to know about living in London and attending your host academic institution. Topics will cover a variety of subjects including:

• Walking tour of Central London to help familiarize you with your campus and its nearby amenities
• High Tea to put you in an English frame of mind!
• Local customs
• Extracurricular activities
• CEA policies
• Health and safety information

CEA Global Education takes care of administrative and registration processes, as well as payment of tuition fees, at the academic institution in London on behalf of students.

• Tuition
• Fees
• Course registration

Our London staff resides and works locally in London. They'll meet you at the airport, provide you with valuable information about the city and guide you through acclimating to your new and exciting surroundings.

• A local perspective on additional travel opportunities in your host country
• Assistance in securing personalized services such as music lessons or sports clubs
• Works with your university to help you find volunteer opportunities (though a visa is required)
• Accompany you on your excursions and social outings, help to find good deals in the city and make you aware of any local events that are happening each week
• Advocates for you on academic and housing issues

Based on availability, you may choose from diverse housing arrangements, allowing you to experience “living like a local” in London.

• Standard CEA Housing
• Residence Halls at Foundation for International Education
• Residence Hall at Goldsmiths College
• Residence Hall at University of Westminster
• Alternate Housing
• Independent Living

CEA organizes regular day and overnight trips to culturally and historically relevant destinations outside of London, giving you a deeper understanding of England as a whole, as well as surrounding sub-cultures, populations and landscapes. Examples include:

• Day trips to:
• Stonehenge and Bath
• Oxford
• Cambridge
• Windsor
• Brighton
• Weekend trips:
• Wales
• Weekend trip to York
• And more!

CEA offers you a variety of cultural activities to help you connect with London's culture. Examples include:

• Trip to a West End Theatre production
• Shakespeare’s globe performance
• Guided walks of London
• Various tours for example: A museum or Gallery, the BBC Broadcasting or TV Studios
• A Bus tour of London’s most famous sights
• A Premier League Soccer match
• A Rugby match
• Visit one of London’s many markets
• And more!

CEA's London Staff organizes opportunities for you to socialize and interact with your classmates and other London students in more casual settings. Examples include:

• Welcome reception and student introductions
• Picnics in London’s many beautiful parks
• Pub Quiz evening
• Comedy club night
• Ale tasting
• Farewell event, for example a typical English Pie and Mash or Roast Dinner

It's important to stay connected while abroad, so CEA has arranged for you to have a cell phone to use during your time in London. We've covered the rental and shipping fees and incoming calls are always free, so you only pay for the calls you make! Just be sure to order your phone before you leave home so you can take it with you.

• Phone
• Rapid charger
• In-car charger
• Travel adapter
• Protective cover
• Instruction booklet
• Carry bag
• Pre-paid return pack

As a benefit to studying abroad with CEA in London we have provided you a transportation pass to help you get to know your new host city even better.

• Re-loadable Oyster Card with pre-paid funds - up to 10 pounds for your first adventures in London!
• The Oyster Card is London's travel swipe card used on buses and the tube network

Here's a quick rundown of additional items included in your CEA London program.

The same site specialist who helped you plan for your program in London is available to assist you with completing your university's process to obtain credit and check off any course requirements.

• Advising on how to transfer course credit
• Assistance with transcripts

Once you complete your CEA program, you will receive one official transcript from your academic institution in London as a part of your program price. You may opt to have this transcript automatically sent to your home institution 90 days after completion of your program and payment of any/all outstanding fees.

• Be sure to elect this option when applying, OR
• Fill out the CEA Transcript Release Form

Many of our alumni stay actively involved in international travel (having been bitten by the bug, how could you not?) and choose to stay in touch with faculty, staff and friends from their time in London. We invite you to share your experiences with others.

• Stay connected to your new friends and CEA London staff via CEA's Facebook page and Group pages
• Share your expertise with prospective study abroad students via CEA's Study Abroad blog, e-mail Marketing@GoWithCEA.com to submit a post
• Coming soon: Alumni Ambassador Program

Why not? Go again and we'll give you an alumni price. (But you better send us photos this time!)

• Go Again study abroad program discount