The best 4 months of my life! Past Review

By (Criminology, George Mason University) - abroad from 08/17/2015 to 12/15/2015 with

Anglo Educational Services: London - Birkbeck London Semester Programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience opened my eyes to the world outside of my "bubble." I learned a great deal about myself and how important traveling/other cultures are.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes at Anglo were generally well organized and were beneficial to my time in London. The staff made sure that we needed everything to ensure our success.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff at Anglo were incredible. They listened to our needs and made sure that we were always comfortable during our stay. They were easily accessible and worked very well with students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $411
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? you will spend more than you intended.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • being fully immersed in the culture of London
  • having the weekend free to travel
  • all of the excitement going on in Lonon
* What could be improved?
  • More information before leaving for the semester
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How hard going back to "normal" life afterwards will be

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.