Kingston University April 21, 2025
By Leila M (Natural Sciences, Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 09/13/2024 to 12/15/2024 with
API (Academic Programs International): London - University of the Arts, London
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I am able to be flexible an environment that is totally unique to my own. This was worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I felt the coursework available to me as an international student was not in align with the current level of my major or were specific enough to my major. I thought this wouldn't be an issue going in because of the course descriptions, but that turned out not to be the case once I arrived in Kingston. |
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? | 100 GPB |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would recommend saving at least $4000 before traveling to a country with a similar economy to the US for a three-month period. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I would have been more aware of the sun setting early in the day once we get farther into the winter. In November/December, the sun began to set by around 3:30/4:00pm which made planning excursions and daily events difficult. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
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