London Tea Past Review

By (Arts Management., Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 09/02/2014 to 12/13/2014 with

IES Abroad: London Direct Enrollment - Slade School of Fine Art

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was completely worthwhile. Learned about myself, lifestyle habits, interests, professional and academic learning opportunities as well

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

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? so much
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget everything out before leaving. Oyster, food, Entertainment, social

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
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Food
  • Knowledge
* What could be improved?
  • Finance
  • Living
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Budget for London