AIFS Partnership Programs: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

AIFS Student Center in London -
Dilke House

Dilke House becomes a home away from home for students participating in the AIFS London Program.

The AIFS Student Services is always buzzing with student activity. Dilke House is centrally located - accessible from the District, Circle, Northern, Piccadilly and the Hammersmith & City lines. Students can reach key London hotspots, including Oxford Circus, Camden Town, Covent Garden and Shoreditch via a quick tube ride. 

Directly across from Dilke House is the University of London Union (ULU). All AIFS students have associate status at ULU. This gives them the opportunity to join a wide range of different student societies and sports club, from the Harry Potter club to fencing. Students often take advantage of the many theme nights at the ULU pub, The Duck and Dive. Students’ involvement at ULU gives them the opportunity to meet and socialize with British students, an important aspect of their cultural experience.  

Dilke House offers a number of services to AIFS students. There are 2 computer labs, free wireless internet access and free printing. There are maps, guides and fact sheets available to all students to help them navigate their new hometown. The majority of students use London as a starting point to travel across Europe and beyond. The Student Services Center has a number of guidebooks for various popular destinations. The AIFS Student Advisors are also on hand to answer questions and offer advice from their own travel experiences.

Most importantly there is always someone available to answer any question a student might have, from “Where’s the nearest shoe shop?” to “How do I get to Barcelona?” Whether students come in to pick up mail, print out their paper for class or just to chat about their recent weekend trip (and often times its all three) there’s someone to here to help.