Arcadia England

Thank you all for submitting your photos and videos for our Spring 22 Photo and Video Competition. The standard this semseter was very high, so much so that it was difficult to select our winners. If you did not get selected please do not be discouraged…

In her latest guest post, Ashley Blaes invites us to explore some of London's parks With exams and coursework deadlines quickly approaching, it can be hard to remind ourselves to take a break every once in a while. Now that spring has finally descended…

We are so excited to welcome you to the UK this summer semester! We’re dedicated to ensuring that you have an unforgettable time during your stay with us. We’ve worked hard to arrange the perfect balance between tourist attractions and hidden gems. …

It's been amazing having you here. The time has flown by, as we watch the semester draw to a close. I'm sure you've collected a whole reel of unforgettable memories.  Enter our Spring 22 photo and video competition for the chance to win a $20 Amazon…

Our next Talk of the Town is right around the corner with an amazing guest! Keith Jarret, a spoken word performer who returns with some new funny and moving poems about being black and queer in London. Performance, poet, writer, playwright, educator…

The first Talk of the Town for this semester is here and promises to be a thought-provoking night with a distinguished guest! Juliet Jacques is a well-known award-winning writer, journalist, filmmaker, radio producer, and LGBTQ+ activist based in London…

In her latest post, Ashley Blaes takes us on a Reading Week trip to Ireland. Dia Duit Ó Dublin (Hello from Dublin)! Last semester over reading week I had the chance to go to Edinburgh, Scotland—see my blog post on great places to visit if you’re headed…

What does it mean to be black in a white dominated world?  By Harper Jones   It means being a part of culture that others want to emulate.  Being pop-culture; creating what is popular so that someone mediocre could make it so. Finding brother and…

It can be difficult to know what to pack for a two-week holiday, let alone three months in a new country in which you will intern. In the UK, there are different names for clothing. Sneakers are called "trainers," and pants are "trousers." One big tip…