Another Help Needed from UK DISBoard friends!

[uromac]

Hi!

I know the people on the Disboards are great with Disney help, but I just thought of going to this board for some other assistance in a different area:

My son (20) who currently is going to George Washington University in Washington DC is thinking of studying abroad (he is majoring in business/sports management) with the IES Study London Program at City University in London this January - is anyone familiar with the university, area, things we should be aware of?

Any advise and thoughts (positive and negative) would be greatly appreciated! Also, if he does go - where do we find the best airfare deals for students and if we go tickets for our family for Easter break?

Thanks from this side of the 'pond'!!

 

[wicket2005]

I think the university is close to the King's Cross area of London which is a rough area to live in, from what I understand. There also seems to be a lot of gang related crime in North London going on tv reports. Personally I think London is a lovely place to visit but wouldn't like to live in the centre of London.

Are there any other places he can exchange with?

 

[Dimplenose]

There are lots of universities in London and therefore lots of students living there. I suggest you contact the University directly for info. Each university also has a students' union which is run by and for the students. (There is a link on the City University's website.) The students' union can provide all sorts of advice and will give you realistic info on the good and bad areas near the university.