Global Management in the UK
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Excursions & Activities
- Get to Know Your Destination
- Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
- Student Experience
Accommodations
In Edinburgh, students stay in a student residence suite with up to four other students (5-bedroom apartment). Each student has their own single-occupancy room with ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, and a desk space. There is also a shared kitchen and lounge area, with a TV, within the apartment. The student residence is centrally located in Edinburgh. There is WiFi throughout the building and a pay-as-you-use laundry facility on-site.
In London, students stay in twin rooms in an economy hotel, located a short stroll from public transportation links. The hotel is centrally located in London.
Students arriving early or staying after the program will need to make their own housing arrangements.
UC Davis reserves the right to change the accommodation location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange alternative lodging. Please note that elevators, air conditioners and other modern conveniences may not be available in all locations.
Meals
A welcome dinner, buffet dinner and farewell breakfast in Edinburgh are included in the program fee. Buffet breakfast is provided at the London hotel. Daily meals are not included in the cost of the program. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen with a dining table for preparing meals. There are grocery stores and cafes within walking distance of lodging.
Excursions & Activities
Sample program activities:
- Visits to key sites in Edinburgh
- Day trip to visit DHL Supply Chain Facility
- Day trip to Glasgow and Linlithgow
- Weekend trip to London to visit Bloomberg's European Headquarters
Students receive an Edinburgh transportation pass covering the dates of the program. The program schedule, including the daily itinerary and planned activities, are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Get to Know Your Destination
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, has been nicknamed "the Athens of the North." It's famous for its beautiful buildings and public gardens and for its castle that dominates the city. Edinburgh Castle is located at the top of the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that runs the length of the "Old Town," the part of Edinburgh that dates from the Middle Ages. Below the castle is the 'New Town," the part of Edinburgh that was carefully planned and laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries. The city is Scotland's cultural capital: it's got wonderful museums and art galleries and each summer it plays host to the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe--Europe's largest arts festival. It also has lots of great cafés, restaurants, and pubs. It's a very pedestrian-friendly city and it's easy to see why visitors fall in love with Edinburgh.
London
"Everyone comes to London with a preconception shaped by a multitude of books, movies, TV shows and songs. Whatever yours is, prepare to have it exploded by this endlessly fascinating, amorphous city. You could spend a lifetime exploring it and find that the slippery thing’s gone and changed on you. One thing is constant: that great serpent of a river enfolding the city in its sinuous loops, linking London both to the green heart of England and the world. From Roman times the world has come to London, put down roots and whinged about the weather. There is no place on earth that is more multicultural; any given street yields a rich harvest of languages, and those narrow streets are also steeped in fascinating history, magnificent art, imposing architecture and popular culture. When you add an endless reserve of cool to this mix, it’s hard not to conclude that London is one of the world’s great cities, if not the greatest." (Lonely Planet - London)
- Lonely Planet
- Weather in Edinburgh
- New York Times Coverage of Edinburgh
- US Relations with the United Kingdom
- CIA World Factbook - UK
- Edinburgh International Film Festival
- Edinburgh Jazz Festival
- Bloomberg London
Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
Participation in this UC Davis Study Abroad program requires travel to and extended living in a foreign location(s) abroad. UC Davis Study Abroad endeavors to reduce and mitigate risk wherever possible. However, the environments and risks associated with living in these locations are substantially different than those found during a regular course of study at UC Davis. All participants must download and review the following information prior to departure. Any questions should be directed to the Program Coordinator.
Student Experience
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