Determined American wants to go to school in London, England.

I'm not sure how to answer but I will bump your topic and welcome you to A2K.

What kind of stuff do you think you'd like to study?

I was lucky enough to attend this school in Wales. Although it's not in London, it's not that far away.

It's a prestigious international school that offers scholarships(Julie Payette AC'82 just blasted off on the space shuttle Endeavor), has dorms and is situated in a 14th century castle overlooking the Bristol Channell.

Check it outhttp://www.atlanticcollege.org/Page.aspx?pid=183

Welcome to A2K ,

One thing you should get straight is that in the UK "school" finishes at 18 and writing "i" instead of "I" finishes at 7 ! Having said that we are on the whole very welcoming to Americans , especially those who realize that "England" does not simply consist of London plus a few tourist traps. Try googling "your chosen subject + British courses " and check out the entrance requirements. Note that European school leavers at 18 may have studied subjects to a greater depth than their US counterparts. Having said that, education in the UK has suffered from dumbing down over the last couple of decades and applicants should be wary of the low standards required by some of the newer "universities" whose qualifications carry little commercial value. In general, the higher the entrance requirements, the better the establishment.

Good luck.

Hi there,

I am an American and I studied in London through an exchange program. It was the easiest and cheapest way to do it.

I had to find a university that had an exchange program first. It was within my state university system so transferring (for a semester) was pretty straightforward. Then I spent that semester in London through their exchane program. It was a great experience AND it was covered by financial aid! (I did have to spend money on top of that but the financial aid made it affordable.)

I want to go into journalism, communications mostly, have any suggestions?

Wow, thanks I never considerd Wales! That sopunds great! Thanks! If you have any other suggestions i would appreciate them greatly!

I appreciate your answer and it helps alot!! I meant college, and I'm really looking forward to going to school over in England!

That sounds like a great idea! I'll deffinately look into that!!

You need to be be aware that Wales is not in England. Believe me. I know. My organisation has one office in Bristol, where I work, and one in Cardiff.

yea i know!! thanks!! i would prefer A school in England, but anywhere in europe would do! thanks!!