A worthwhile and challenging school in an incredible city. Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/09/2017 to 05/02/2017 with
King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned a lot about living independently in an unfamiliar environment and I think I became more resilient and healthy.
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. |
The academics were very rigorous and required extensive time management, self-awareness, and preparation. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There was always support available. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was the only study abroad student in my flat among younger King's students. This meant that the maturity level was lower and this was reflected in the kitchen cleanliness, unfortunately. I am grateful to have been placed in student housing but I would have appreciate at least one other older or study abroad student simply to have had a bit more company. |
* Food: |
I cooked for myself and food/grocery options near me were excellent. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I found it very hard to meet other student because it is such a large school and the way classes are set up. That said, London is a very accessible city and I loved my independent adventuring. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved my classes and loved all the performances I was able to go to in London. I wish I could have made more friends though. |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $100 dollars. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing really. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |