FSU London
“Studying abroad was a dream come true for me […]
Living and studying in London changed my life and
taught me so much about the world and about myself.”
- Claire, FSU London Program Participan
The World is Your Campus
The World is Your Campus
STUDY CENTER
The FSU London Study Centre is housed in the heart of the historic Bloomsbury district within walking distance of a variety of historic and cultural sites. The study center features a library, computer labs, conservatories, a student lounge, a lecture theatre, classrooms, and administrative offices. Swipe card access, 24/7 reception, and on-site Program Assistants ensure student safety is the top priority.
HOUSING
Housing for these programs is in shared apartments, or flats, in central London. Short walks and easy access to city buses and the London Underground allow you to safely explore this fascinating city. All flats are located either on the top floors of the study center or in nearby buildings. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, furnished living areas, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a weekly cleaning service with a change of bed linens and towels.
STUDY CENTER HISTORY
STUDY CENTER HISTORY
Students arrive to participate in the first FSU study abroad program in London. The program is led by
Dr. William Brueckheimer, is based in Monarch Hotel, Earl’s Court, and lasts for a period of six months.
The program re-locates to the Queensbury Court Hotel in South Kensington and shifts in duration to four months
but now runs twice a year. Dr. Charles Wellborn is appointed as the first permanent Director.
Growing in size, the program recruits local faculty drawn from London and the surrounding areas
to work alongside Tallahassee faculty in the delivery of the program.
FSU International Programs purchases 100 - 103 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury – an area famous for its cultural
and educational history. Following a sympathetic renovation and refurbishment, the four seventeenth-century townhouses
become a suite of offices, classrooms, and student accommodation.
The first students take up residence in what would become the permanent home of FSU London.
Following further purchases and subsequent remodelling, FSU London expands into the neighbouring
buildings of 98, 104, and 99.
The program is made available for the first time to freshmen students through
the First Year Abroad program.
Drawing upon the wealth of interest for studying theatre in London,
the Theatre Academy London is founded with Mark Wheatley as Director.
The program expands yet further by partnering with US universities
to serve as their program provider.
In celebration of the London Olympics, the program
switches to four-week sessions in the summer.
FSU London celebrates its Golden Jubilee with a series
of online events across the year.
GET TO KNOW THE NEIGHBORHOOD
GET TO KNOW THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Resources
Resources
Want to hear from students about their experiences abroad? Check out the Noles Abroad podcast, where students, faculty, alumni, and staff talk about how life-changing study abroad can be. We also have student-submitted blog posts, occasional student takeovers on our Instagram, and videos created by current study abroad students on our Instagram and YouTube.