Studying Fashion In London Past Review
By Maggie R (Communication and Media Studies., Trinity University) for
Central College Abroad: Study Abroad in London
It was, as I learned a lot through my fashion courses and I also got to work in London Fashion Week, which was truly amazing!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Birkbeck College, London College of Fashion |
| 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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was very minimal and the grading system was quite unfair Teachers tended to be very biased. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I think that the administration were very disorganized and not helpful at all. I still have yet to receive my grades from studying abroad. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Breakfast was provided for students every morning, which was really nice as we could grab something on the way out of the door. I lived in a single, which was kind of small, but nothing to complain about. I also lived in the heart of London. The hotel was located in Victoria, which was only a couple minutes from Buckingham Palace. |
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It was a challenge for me to buy groceries and cook for myself every night. Luckily their was a grocery store minutes away from the Vandon house, and they had pre-made meals available. I also ate a lot of Indian while I was in London! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The city was probably not the safest, so Americans really have to watch their bags and pockets. Other than that I never felt threatened when I walked home with my friends after a night out. The best thing to do is to stick with others and you will be fine. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | About 250, sometimes more. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You really have to budget, especially if you plan to travel a lot because traveling can cost a lot of money. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be confident and get out of your comfort zone. Also take advantage of the city or town you are living in! |
