London Past Review
By Casey W (Communication and Media Studies., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for
API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster
It was nice to travel in other countries and learn the culture. I am now interested in more abroad experiences.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Grading was harder but not by much. The workload was more project based and I was able to use my tourism activities toward my projects. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our leader was the best! Our assistant was too! I would recommend API to everyone! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
I spent too much money on food but London is all around expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trips with API were great but trips with the U were not good at all. Westminster trips were unorganized and unentertaining. |
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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? |
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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Have lots of money to spend, enjoy every moment of it! Go as many places as possible and get to know the locals/local culture. |
