One of our goals for students’ time in London is the development of their global citizenship – being aware of how the world is connected, how it affects individuals, and how they influence it. A core part of our programming revolves around civic engagement: While our study abroad students may not be a legal citizen of the UK, they are residents of London while studying with us – and that means London is their community, and they have a role in its policies and practices.

Spending times with volunteering opportunities and sustainable initiatives is a great way to live London locally. London is really just a network of villages – each with its own ecosystem. Volunteering within these communities offers the chance to connect with locals and see a side to the city people may not otherwise be exposed to.

Please note: The short-term study visas that most Syracuse London students are on during their time at Faraday House require that students do not take employment in the UK. This includes paid or unpaid regular, formally scheduled work. One-off volunteering events and civic engagement are permitted (and encouraged).