An academic attack on the city of London. Past Review

By (Media Arts, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 06/17/2012 to 08/01/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I familiarized myself to some extent with an entire other civilization and was able to seek out history and knowledge at my own pace.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It was all really expensive, but heck its London.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't eat anywhere that you can't read the menu on the sidewalk.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The opportunities it offered and the personal education we were allowed to commit ourselves to.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing comes to mind.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The ins and outs of the museums that we would be going to.