A phenomenal experience put on by a disorganized program Past Review
By Andrew B (Political Science and Government., University of Wisconsin - Madison) - abroad from 05/19/2012 to 08/03/2012 with
Hansard Scholars Programme: London - Hansard Society
I learned about myself. And it was absolutely worthwhile
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | The London School of Economics and Political Science |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were far too broad and did not connect very well but the dissertation component allowed for much personal academic growth and experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Fairly unorganized but an incredible experience |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great location but 10 people in one flat with one stove was much too crowded |
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| 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) |
The cost of living in London is exceptionally high |
| * 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? | $200-$250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Good luck |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I with I knew that the classes were not actually LSE classes, but rather taught by random professors only in association with LSE. |
