London Loving Past Review

By (Biology and Linguistics, The University of Texas at Austin) for

Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was the best experience of my life. Everyone in my program was amazing, and I got to learn and see so many new things every day.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I liked the set up they had with gallery visits once a week and class lecture once a week.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff was very helpful and nice.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved living in the house with the other people from my program and the London Internship program. My only complaints were that I wish we had a dishwasher and a printer.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved all the extra events I got to do, like go to Wimbledon and Royal Ascot.

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save up your money or prepared to go home broke, but either way get ready for the best 8 weeks of your life!