Past Review
By Wyndi D (photography and printmaking, University of Hartford) for
API (Academic Programs International): London - University of the Arts, London
It was definitely worth the time and money. It gave a big idea of who I will be competing against in the art world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Winter 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I liked being in London and some of the classes were fun, but i didn't really learn that much. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our administrator was so helpful and kind. It was like having a family member. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Amazing. We lived with students our age who were able to show us the entrainment for the younger crowds. |
| * Food: |
The food in London is not as bad a everyone says. I found the country to be more vegetarian friendly than i expected. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There were forms to fill out to make sure you got at least minimal coverage while you were there |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Things were not too expensive in London but because of the exchange rate it make it seem like it was. I spent between 100-250 a week. That included transportation, food and entertainment. The first few weeks money flies but then you learn to be smart. If you go food shopping instead of eating out you save way more money. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Learn to take the bus because it is cheaper. And if you live somewhere that has a kitchen use it because food shopping saves you tons of money. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it. |
