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Social and Cultural Activities

Student Experience

Social and Cultural Activities

Meet and Greet

Settle in at our welcome lunch and familiarise yourself with the beautiful campus and facilities on our orientation tours.

Students chatting to each other

Pub Quiz

Prove your general knowledge and help your team seal victory at our 'Pub Quiz' night - a classic British pastime.

Pub quiz

Farewell and Reception

A final celebration with your course mates and programme staff to celebrate your achievements.

EGC farewell and certificate presentation

Sports Day

Get active and have fun with your team at our sports events! From a friendly rounders match to a classic British sports day, enjoy some healthy competition.

Cultural Visits

An important part of the programme is our programme of cultural trips. You’ll have preparation sessions for these which will help you get the most out of your trips and understand more about the history and culture of the iconic places you will visit.

Birmingham Skyline

Birmingham - Half Day

Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK. Home to the Bullring and Grand Central Station (a paradise for shopping), museums, galleries, botanical gardens, canals, theatres and a thriving restaurant scene.

Warwick castle skyline

Warwick Castle - Half Day

Explore 1,100 years of history. Built by William the Conqueror, this majestic castle has played a crucial role in shaping British history. Explore medieval towers and battlements and marvel at the lavish interiors.

Stratford-upon Avon lake

Stratford-upon Avon - Half Day

A popular tourist destination and the birthplace of arguably the most famous English writer, William Shakespeare. Stratford is a market town on the banks of the River Avon with more than 800 years of history.

London - Full Day

London skyline

Spend a full day exploring London, which is packed with world-famous attractions such as Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, theatres and many excellent and free museums.

Oxford - Full Day

Oxford skyline
Home to Britain's oldest University, visit the dreaming spires of Oxford for the day and a college. Oxford offers a wealth of historic attractions, superb museums and archaeological gems as well lush green spaces, eclectic foodie scene and brilliant shops. This trip will also include a guided tour.

*Our social and cultural activities are subject to changes, this is an overview of trips and activities from a previous ELIS programme.

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