An unforgettable semester in London Past Review
By A student (International and Global Studies, History, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/15/2015 to 12/18/2015 with
IFSA: London - University College London
My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I absolutely loved living in such a culturally diverse city and have made great friends from around the world. I was definitely pushed out of my comfort zone (in a good way) and learned a lot about myself and about Europe as a whole. It was a truly amazing experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt completely a part of both the University and London in general and made friends from England and around the world through my studies! |
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I generally felt safe as long as I was with other people. I would avoid walking around the city by yourself at night, as I know people who ran into problems and felt unsafe. |
| 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) |
London is a very expensive city...one of the most expensive in Europe. I found it hard to live on a student budget simply for this reason, but you can make it work if you budget your money well. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget! And try to stick to it. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How expensive living in London is! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
