Pre-Trip Overview

(Most of this information comes from the Travel Study page on www.svu.edu)

Dates: Tuesday, July 22 - Tuesday, August 12

Take a three-week adventure to London, England with Dr. Scott Dransfield and Dr. Jan-Erik Jones. On your journey, enjoy day trips to renowned locales including Stonehenge, Dover Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and Milton's Cottage. See Hampton Court Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, the Lake District, and even watch several plays at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

Lodging & Food

Students will stay in apartment-style dorms in central London during their stay. No meals are included in the overall cost of the trip.

Sample Itinerary

Week One:

• Visit major sites in London, including the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Abbey.
• See performances at the Globe Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford.
• Travel down the Thames River by boat and visit several museums including the National Portrait Gallery.

Week Two:

• Visit famous historic Oxford.
• Take day trips to Milton's Cottage, Stonehenge, and Dover Castle.
• Travel outside of London to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and Anne Hathaway's cottage.

Week Three:

• Take some time in the Lake District.
• Visit Yorkshire.
• Hike the Southdown Way in the southern coast.

Travel Resources

• Check out Students Abroad, a site created specifically for student travelers like you by the State Department.
• Visit the State Department International Travel website for more information and helpful tips on traveling abroad.
• Need a new passport? The passport page of the State Department website can help.
• Visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's travel page for information on potential health issues and what to do if you're sick or injured in another country.
• Check out the best places to eat in London.