University of Westminster is located in the West End of London, a perfect locations for students to truly experience the city! It is home to many of London’s major tourist attractions, as well as the biggest shopping district in Europe and the theater and film industry. A leading center for art, fashion, film, history, music, theater, and nightlife, London is an experience in itself. Explore the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare’s most famous works were performed hundreds of years ago for “groundlings” and royalty alike. Or check out the new sports stadiums as London prepares itself for the 2012 Olympics (of which every Londoner is quite proud). Hear the famed London Symphony, a Clash-inspired punk group, or any of the other diverse music that this unique city has to offer.
The underground (mind the gap!) makes navigating this big city very manageable. It is the oldest underground railway in the world, and combined with London’s train and bus systems, it makes everything accessible in minutes. Spend your day visiting Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, your evening at a West End theaters, and your night at any of a thousand concert halls or pubs. But just walking around London is a pleasure. You’ll quickly notice the contrast of beautiful Victorian architecture next to some of the most modern buildings in the world. Stroll to one of the nearby parks for the surprise of green surroundings in the midst of a huge modern city.
Plus, thanks to England’s small size and modern public transportation, the whole country is practically on your doorstep. How about a weekend trip to the Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool, a Manchester United football match, or a traditional seaside town? You’ll have every chance to pick up a British accent to show off when you come home! And if you want to travel farther afield, London's international rail and air links make European excursions both easy and cost-effective!