Living the life in London July 26, 2024
By A student (Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/09/2023 to 05/15/2024 with
Arcadia: London - University College London
It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and my independence, and I made so many new friends and memories.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I was traveling in Northern Ireland and I needed an antibiotic urgently. I called the number that Arcadia gave us in case of emergencies, they scheduled a virtual call with a doctor the same day and I was able to get medication prescribed for the following day pick-up. It was super easy and very quick, even being away from my home city. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
London was a great home base, super easy and cheaper flights to and from surrounding countries. Super safe, clean, and no language barrier so I never felt out of place. |
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? | 200+ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I think it is worth it to spend the money because most people only have this opportunity to see the world once, but I would say cook as much as you can at home and stay in hostels/air bnbs |
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? | I didn’t need to bring so many clothes! The shopping there is much better than the USA |
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. |
