London Media Study — College of Media and Communication 2013

Gathering in London

Students enrolled in the 2013 London Study program gathered at the Rhodes Hotel in the City of Westminster Thursday to receive London Transport smart cards, various documents and instructions before heading off to Covent Garden for the program's welcome dinner at … [Continue Reading]
London at night

At night, London takes on an entirely new character. Landmarks such as the Tower Bridge (shown here) and St. Paul's Cathedral dome still dominate the skyline. Other attractions, such as fountains assume a new charm. And then there's Piccadilly Circus all alight … [Continue Reading]
St. Paul’s dominates skyline

St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of London’s most recognized landmarks and popular tourist destination. It was designed in the 17th century by Christopher Wren to replace the old St. Paul’s, destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The cathedral sits atop … [Continue Reading]
Infamous green

Within the Tower of London is this lovely but infamous green where King Henry VIII had Anne Boleyn beheaded. In the background is what is called the Queen's House, one of many royal structures within the Tower. Anne Boleyn, the mother of Elizabeth I, was not … [Continue Reading]
Famous red bus

Above ground, London Transport provides public transportation in their easily recognized double decker red buses. Many people who prefer to walk find they can get about short distances on foot faster than they can on the bus. While we are in London we will use … [Continue Reading]
British Museum

A contender for the title of the world’s greatest museum of human history and culture, the British Museum is home to some 8 million works. From ancient Egyptian mummies and sculpture to originals of historic documents like the Magna Carta (1215 AD), … [Continue Reading]
London Underground

Hundreds of thousands of people use public transportation in London every day. The British were some of the first people to create land-based mass transit systems in the middle of the 19th century. The underground rail system began in 1863. Today, millions of … [Continue Reading]