Studying Abroad at The University of Westminster Past Review

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Arcadia: London - University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, I was able to travel quite often and met so many valuable friends.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There is less work, but you have to pace yourself throughout the semester.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

There was an office at my university specifically catering to the needs of international students. This office helped us out in regards to course selections and university accommodations.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I'm a vegetarian and I didn't have any problems.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The only trip I went on with my program was to see the Stonehenge. It was well organized and very affordable.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

There is free health care in the UK which is very nice although I never had to use it.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Americans
  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Ease of courses so that I was able to have a large amount of free time
* What could be improved?
  • Level of instruction