 London Internship Program
Making Travel Arrangements
Participants in the London Internship program will be making their own flight arrangements. Students must depart the US on May 31st arrive in London on June 1, 2009. (A morning arrival is required.)
- Return Dates: Students wishing to return at the end of the program should make their return flight for July 25, 2009. Students will need to move out of program housing on July 25th so students staying in London for the night of July 25th and after will need to make their own accommodations.
- Early Arrivals Not Recommended: Students are not encouraged to arrive before the start of the program for this may cause problems with your visa. If you elect to arrive early you will need to make sure you make the appropriate arrangements with your visa. You will also be responsible for their own pre-program accommodations.
- Arrival Information: More information about your arrival in London will be provided at a later date. This will include directions to the EUSA housing from the airport.
Airfare Options
The University of Iowa Office for Study Abroad encourages students to shop around for the best options when the time comes to begin booking your travel arrangements. Don't be shy about comparing different prices and special packages before making your final decision.
Iowa City Area Agencies
Student Travel Agencies
AESU Travel
www.aesu.com / 1-800-638-7640
Click on "Study Abroad Fares" and use the Promotion Code 463, or when calling mention the Promotion Code 463 to receive a $20 discount. AESU uses this Promotion Code system to give you additional discounts. The ISIC card (see below) is not required for their airfares. They offer flexible tickets with extended validity so be sure to mention if you would like the option to change your dates of travel later. Make sure you know the rules of your ticket before purchasing it.
STA Travel (world-wide)
www.statravel.com / 1-800-781-4040
STA Travel offers student tickets with extended validity (most of the time 6 months- 1 year long stay) and reasonable change fees (some as low as $25) for you to change your mind about your return date. STA Travel offices are located world-wide so you can often get in contact with an STA Travel agent near your study abroad site. They offer student tickets/discounts, know budget travel options within foreign countries, have package deals and encourage alternative destinations. They often require the purchase of the $22 International Student Identity Card, or ISIC.
Travel Cuts (world-wide)
www.travelcuts.com / 1-800-592-CUTS (2887)
Similar to STA Travel, although a smaller company and Canadian owned. You will be able to find "partner offices" that will assist you abroad, although they won't be "Travel Cuts" offices specifically. Travel Cuts also offers student tickets (lengthy validity and reasonable change fees), budget travel options within foreign countries, and package deals. They also often require the purchase of the ISIC (see below).
Student Universe
www.studentuniverse.com
Student Universe offers many of the same student discounted deals as STA Travel and Travel Cuts. Their tickets are often not as flexible though, so be sure to read the rules and regulations before purchasing. They do not have offices overseas and will direct you to contact the airline if you have any questions or problems outside of hours that the U.S. Service Center is open. Also, an "edu" email is required to use this site.
Other Discount Travel Sites
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