Great experience! July 17, 2022
By A student (Biology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/16/2022 to 04/06/2022 with
Arcadia: London - Kings College London Health and Society
Work and study culture in the US is hyper-active compared to other places
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. |
Very interesting courses with a lot more exposure to experts and specialists in related fields. Exams are significantly harder. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
A little bit understaffed and inefficient |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very nice for London |
* Food: |
No food provided |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Totally integrated |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No experience, but I would have been totally fine had I needed some |
* Safety: |
Some areas are a little dodgy at night |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing tbh |