What I learned studying abroad! July 13, 2025
By Hailey G (Business & Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/02/2025 to 05/31/2025 with
Arcadia: London - King's College London
I made the best friends. So worthwhile. Friendship is the most important and most fufilling thing and it makes anything fun.
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
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I took classes in the Business & Philosophy departments. I enjoyed the smaller seminar classes that allowed me to deepen my understanding and ask questions on the lectures. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
Kings was great but I would have preferred a smaller school to study abroad with. It was hard to meet people at first but I got lucky and became best friends with my roommates. |
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) |
London is SO expensive. If you think you have enough money, multiply that by 5. That being said, there is definitely a way to do it where you aren't spending so much but if you want to see everything it costs money. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Download firsttable its an app that u get 50% off certain restaurants for groups of 2-4 its awesome |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how expensive it was going to be honestly like I wish I could have planned better for that, but I think also part of the experience is learning how to budget and all that. |
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. |
