Arcadia England

The countdown has started for Fall 2015! We have a great semester of events planned for you and we’re excited to help you explore and discover your new home.

From action packed adventure weekends to theatre trips and city breaks, there’s lots on offer. Please read on below for more details.

Event registration in Passport opens August 12 at Noon (EST).

Rugby - London double header

THEMES: TOTAL IMMERSION, SENSORY, tribes

Soon after the Rugby World Cup ends on 31 October, the prestigious Twickenham Stadium (often referred to as the home of rugby union) will be hosting a London Premiership Rugby Double Header. This exciting event will see four of the Aviva Premiership's biggest clubs go head to head and your ticket will guarantee entry to both of the matches. Following the excitement and atmosphere that has surrounded England hosting the Rugby World Cup, this is sure to be an event not to be missed!

Wales Adventure Weekend

Themes: Total Immersion, Sensory

Get away from the city for the weekend and experience the different landscapes and beautiful coastal surroundings that the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales has to offer. In this two night Adventure Weekend you will get the chance to try different outdoor activities and water sports, in the safe hands of qualified and friendly guides. Accommodation is in an eco lodge where there will be home cooked food from your arrival on Friday evening until you leave after lunch on Sunday.Activities include coasteering, kayaking and walking.

Please note this event leaves on a Friday afternoon, it is your responsibility to check for academic clashes.

Edinburgh Weekend

Themes: Tribes, Tradition & Innovation

Experience a different culture and part of the UK with this two night excursion to Edinburgh, the Capital City of Scotland. Edinburgh was one of the historical centres of the Enlightenment, has been at the forefront of many of the world’s medical developments and contains over 4500 listed buildings. Today it is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and attracts countless scores of visitors. During your stay you will have a guided walking tour and visit the historic Edinburgh Castle, which has seen battles fought over it and been residence to many members of Royalty, including Mary Queen of Scots.

Liverpool Weekend

Themes: Tradition & Innovation, Tribes, Life & Death

Liverpool gained its status as a city in 1880, having existed as a borough before that point. Its urbanisation and expansion was due to its status as a port city, largely due to its participation in the Atlantic slave trade. It was also the port of registry for a number of famous ships, including the RMS Titanic. Liverpool has an incredibly diverse population and is home to both the oldest Black African community, and the oldest Chinese community in Europe. Oh yes, we nearly forgot, a band called The Beatles came from here.

Football Match - Fulham vs Reading

Themes: Pop Culture, Sensory, Tribes

No, this is not a soccer match. It is a football match because you kick the ball...with your feet.
Football is easily the most popular sport in the UK and it is embedded in our culture. Going to watch a game on a Saturday is as much a ritualistic obligation to many as it is something fun to do. We wish to give you the opportunity to experience this cultural event first hand in south west London. Fulham FC and Reading FC are both football clubs with a rich history, so expect a pulsating encounter of the highest quality. Keep that USMNT fervour going! The football chants will no doubt be high quality as well.

Ice Skating at Somerset House

Themes: Pop culture, sensory

Get into the Christmas spirit with a little bit of ice skating. Somerset House sits on the river Thames and is a stunning backdrop for a night of festive fun. Amidst these beautiful surroundings, you can skate as the sun sets.

Stratford-Upon-Avon Day Trip

Themes: Tradition & innovation, life & death

One for literary and history lovers! A chance to visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare within the charming market-town of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Learn more about the life and times of the man who went on to become one of the world's most famous playwrights, take a stroll along the river and visit the charming shops. En route you will pass through the Cotswolds, a stunning part of the UK with beautiful countryside, rolling hillsides and idyllic villages.

Istanbul City Break

Themes: Underground, Tradition & innovation, sensory, life & death, tribes

Join us where east meets west and innovation meets tradition. As well as taking advantage of everything it has to offer in terms of culture, our visit to Istanbul will examine its relevance as the border between different civilizations and cultures, as well as it historical significance as the ruling city of not just one, but two empires. From our base in the Old City we will have the opportunity to explore the destinations for which it is famous including the Grand Covered Bazaar and its religious and cultural sites.
Please note this event leaves on a Thursday, it is your responsibility to check for academic clashes.

Theatre - Nell Gwynn at The Globe Theatre

Themes: Underground, Pop Culture, Tribes

“Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain’s most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the king. But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit protect her from the dangers of the court? And at what cost?

Having delighted audiences with Blue Stockings in 2013, writer Jessica Swale returns to the Globe with this vibrant take on life in the theatre in the 17th century.”

This play is performed at the Globe Theatre, a reconstruction of Shakespeare’s outdoor theatre originally built in 1599.

Free Tours

Themes: Underground, Sensory, Pop Culture

Led by Arcadia Faculty. On three separate occasions throughout the Fall, you can join our faculty for a free exploration, walk or tour. The details, dates and times of these events will be announced during the semester.

Please note all events that require travel will depart from the Arcadia London Center. Students based out of London who intend to travel independently may submit a request for reimbursement of their travel. However this is not guaranteed as it is subject to group travel bookings in advance of the event.

Learn more about Co-Curricular Themes & Excursions in Great Britain.