London: I Wish I Could Go Back Past Review

By (Psychology and Brain and Cognitive Science, University of Rochester) for

IES Abroad: London - Study London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence, culture, new areas academically, new friends

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: City University
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Fun to learn about topics I am not studying at home.

* 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? A couple hundred pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? London is very expensive!

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? One looking for a great experience but no huge language or cultural changes.