A stellar program in the best city in the world June 15, 2024
By A student (Political Science, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/10/2024 to 06/01/2024 with
Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London
The experience was absolutely worthwhile. It was my second time studying abroad in London and I would move there in a heartbeat.
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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The Queen Mary program through Arcadia is absolutely wonderful. The university itself is a great place- rigorous but extremely flexible. A huge bonus of my experience was that I was able to complete an internship with a Member of Parliament. Queen Mary is in a nice location- never once felt worried about crime on campus. Close to central London as well. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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The Queen Mary program through Arcadia is absolutely wonderful. The Arcadia staff do a great job with orientation and keeping in touch throughout your time abroad. Queen Mary is a rigorous school with lots of options for course work and flexibility as well. I was luckily able to have an internship with a Member of Parliament and that made the experience even better. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $4000 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | London is very expensive. Don’t be afraid to shop at Aldi, Lidl, or eat a Tesco meal deal. |
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? | That although Queen Mary courses are difficult, there is a lot of flexibility. |
