The land of cream teas and sausage rolls Past Review
By A student (Fordham University) - abroad from 09/17/2011 to 06/09/2012 with
IFSA: London - Queen Mary, University of London
I learned a lot about myself in crisis situations and how I handle problems. I learned to go with the flow because it all works out in the end as well. There really is nothing to be afraid of. It was entirely worthwhile for the people I met, the places I saw and the adventures I had. I now I know that there are so many more adventures out there.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Loved living on campus without a commute! Also lived with mostly English students and they became my best friends so I experienced everything from their perspective! |
| * Food: |
Nandos is awesome but you don't really come to England for the food. If that's what you want try Italy or France |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Living with theenglush students made this possible. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No issues so n/a |
| * Safety: |
Evenn though it's not the nicest of neighborhoods, I never felt threatened |
| 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) |
It was easily possible to live on $100 a week but the traveling quickly adds up And the conversion rates killed me |
| * 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? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Learn to cook, share meals with your flat mates and buy what's on offer |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Seize every opportunity. It's easy to get stuck comfortably in your room. |
