Satisfactory & Holistic Experience January 30, 2025
By A student (Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/02/2024 to 12/16/2024 with
Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London
I think it was just the ability to adapt and adjust to cultural differences in the workplace to achieve the best work possible.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Absolutely mental the quality of the educators in this program. Great energy, absolutely knowledgeable, and very direct on their expectations. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful and considerate, will always be there to help! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Bit far from pretty much anything, but the housing itself is nothing to complain about. |
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Food in London is what you pay for, and it’s a lot to pay for. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Perfect in-between America and Australia. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
NHS is… overworked to say the least. But the staff is always there to help! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I think it was a very enlightening experience, particularly with my placement. I got to experience life in London, everything from the gruelling commute to the Christmas lights at Oxford Circus. |
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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Food is more expensive than you can imagine, whether you’re cooking or ordering. Probably the biggest part of your budget. Also, pre-register for a student travel card, it saves a lot of money but takes a while to be issued. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
