London Review - KU Honors Program
The London Review affords students the chance to explore an exciting international city. London offers an abundance of theatre, green spaces, historical and contemporary architecture, bookstores both small and large, a diversity of foods, and numerous free museums.
Students explore the city with the support of a Tube pass which also provides access to the city’s iconic double-decker busses. The program hotel is located in the Kensington neighborhood which offers an excellent starting point for venturing out by foot, including to the nearby Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, a space for running, bike riding, and people watching.
In the weeks prior to spring break, students will research museums, monuments, neighborhoods, sports venues, and other sites in preparation for the visit. They will read examples of travel writing as inspiration for the writing they will do upon return.
After spring break, students will use the remainder of the semester to create and publish the London Review 2026. Through this experience, students will develop skills in writing, design, editing, and collaboration on a creative project.
Students can view past editions of the London Review through the links below.
The London Review, 2024 edition
The London Review, 2023 edition
The London Review, 2022 edition
The London Review, 2020 edition
The London Review, 2019 edition
The London Review, 2018 edition
The London Review, 2017 edition
The London Review, 2016 edition
The London Review, 2014 edition
The program primarily takes place in London, with a scheduled day trip to Oxford. Students will also have opportunities for other independent day trips, to locations such as Cambridge, Bath, and Stonehenge. A city tour at the start of the visit helps students to orient themselves to London. Several group meals provide students the chance to share their plans and experiences. Breakfast each morning in the hotel dining room offers a good place to connect at the start of the day as students finalize their plans.
This program is an excellent opportunity for students of all majors to have a global experience and develop their skills as travelers. The London Review includes essays and reviews as well as other written forms, plus photo essays as well as visual design elements. Students will collaborate on this endeavor to produce a book they will be proud to share with family and friends. No prior experience with book creation is required, as classroom activities will support students in this process.
All students participating in the London Review enroll in one of the following courses for 3 credit hours during the Spring 2026 semester:
- ENGL 492: The London Review or
- HNRS 492: The London Review
HNRS 492 requires membership in the KU Honors Program or permission of instructor.
Students will be housed in double or triple-occupancy rooms in a central London hotel, located in the Kensington neighborhood. The hotel is conveniently located in close proximity to public transportation and many attractions. English breakfast will be provided daily at the hotel. Three group meals will also be provided.
All students have unique things to consider when studying abroad. A Traveler Profile is a set of personal factors, characteristics or life experiences that could impact daily life abroad. Your individual Traveler Profile may include things such as your age, foreign language proficiency, gender, medical history, medication use, mental health, mobility, piercings and tattoos, travel experience, and more.
SAGE is dedicated to creating international engagement opportunities that meet the needs of all our students and providing resources to support you through the process of studying abroad. Before selecting a program, consider how your Traveler Profile may impact your experience abroad in unique ways and talk with your Program Coordinator about any program-specific concerns. Students with documented disabilities should discuss any accommodation needs with their Program Coordinator early in the planning process.
Check our Traveler Profile pages linked below for information specific to you and other students who may be on your program.
- Adult Learners and Non-Traditional Students
- First Generation Students
- Physical and Mental Health Histories
- Religious, Spiritual, and Non-Religious Students
- Sexual and Gender Diversity
- Students of Color Abroad
- Students with Children
- Students with Financial Need
- Veterans, Active Duty, and ROTC
- Visible and Invisible Disabilities
For More Information, Contact:
Doug Crawford-Parker
Senior Lecturer, Department of English
dcrawpar@ku.edu
Sarah Crawford-Parker
Director, University Honors Program
Associate Teaching Professor, Museum Studies
scrawpar@ku.edu