William Richards, International Administrator in the School of Business, Economics and Informatics shares the highlights of the latest international student excursion.
On Friday 22 April, Birkbeck made an exciting trip to the home of British law-making and democracy. La Young Jackson led a cohort of international students on a visit to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
After a quick security check, the group of twenty international students discovered Westminster Hall – the oldest part of the current palace of Westminster.
From there, the group was shown around the most famous corridors in British politics, before seeing the House of Commons and the House of Lords up close.
Whilst it is the House of Commons that yields the most power, students were amazed by the glamour and glitz of the neighbouring House of Lords.
Unfortunately, photography within the two chambers is forbidden – you’ll have to take our word for it!
From historic traditions to modern media coverage, this visit exposed the quirks and intricacies of political power in London and the UK.
To top it all off, the group was delighted to see the newly refurbished Elizabeth Tower, exposing one of the worlds most iconic clock faces – Big Ben.
The College would like to thank La Young Jackson and all the students who attended this historic visit. We look forward making similar visits and excursions throughout this year’s summer term.
Join us, next time!
Further information
In October 2022, we look forward to welcoming our second – and largest-ever – cohort of UIC partnership students. With Birkbeck’s ever-expanding international student community, we look forward to developing our special partnerships.