Excursions:

London. Two day trips to London, including a guided city tour of central London and visits to Parliament, the Globe Theater, and the British Museum

Stratford. Overnight excursion to Stratford-Upon-Avon, including visits to Shakespeare's birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and a theater performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company with a visit to Warwick Castle on the way back to Cambridge

Bath/Stonehenge.  Day trip to Stonehenge and Bath, including entrances to the Roman Baths and Stonehenge

Optional Travel.  Optional excursions to Scotland, Ireland, or other countries of interest can be arranged for interested students.

British host families.  You will live with an English family, experiencing contemporary British life firsthand.  Many students report that their homestay is the most memorable part of their stay in England. 
 
Independent travel opportunities.  Classes meet Monday - Thursday, providing the opportunity to travel within Great Britain and/or to Europe on 3-day weekends when you are not on required field trips.  Budget airlines make travel to Europe doable over weekends.  During spring break, March 12 - 21, and after the program ends you may also travel to other parts of the United Kingdom or Europe.