Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London: Everything I Hoped it Would Be Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., Trinity University) for

Arcadia: London - University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had an amazing time and it made me realize that I would like to work in a big city with public transportation and that I could see myself moving back to London and working there.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Scotland trip was amazing.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? At least 100 pounds a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Going to the grocery store for food and drinks saves you a lot of money.

Language

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Someone who would like to see what it's like living in a big, fast-paced city with a lot of different cultures and people. Someone with an open mind would love this program and the city.