Best Summer of My Life Past Review
By Joyce C (Conservation Biology., Kansas State University) for
API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster
I definitely want to go back to London and live there now! It's like a second home. I miss it!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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I loved our two program advisors. They were helpful, accessible, and gave a lot of useful information and tips on navigating around London. I absolutely loved Karen and Rachel! |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't feel pressured to eat out every meal. Go to local groceries stores and you can stretch your budget! |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I definitely would encourage anyone to use this program. It's great for everyone because there's no language barrier and Lodnon is a lot like other major cities. The people are helpful and the city is amazing. |
Comments
Joyce - please let us know why you didn't feel our office provided good support and information. What could we have done to improve your experience?
KSU August 08, 2011
