Love London! March 19, 2022

By (Art History, Suffolk University) - abroad from 01/10/2022 to 03/04/2022 with

FWI Internships Abroad - Fashion Apparel / Design

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I guess I learned about another culture and country, and learned how different fashion is there. I learned how inclusive London is.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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:

* 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

there re lots of aspects of the program that I really enjoyed. meeting new friends, touring the city, trying new food, and learning on my internship.

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)

England is expensive for food

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • 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 internship
  • being able to meet other students
  • having time to travel
* What could be improved?
  • i wasnt prepared enough for the weather
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? it rains in London a lot, and it is hard to prepare for. brining the right clothes is so important. also having your driving licence helps when you get asked for id.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.