The Most Amazing, Life-Changing Experience! Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/16/2019 to 12/13/2019 with
King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
This was absolutely worthwhile. I learned about how much I'd grown since coming to college. I was able to be more independent and live in a city I'd always wanted to live in. I made lifelong friends, became closer to family living in the area, and got to solidify what I want to do in the future.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
All of my professors were supportive and willing to meet with me outside of class to work through issues. Most of my peers were third year students (and thus had a very solid understanding of how things worked at King's), but my professors were always willing to walk me through what I didn't know. Courses were academically rigorous (lots of reading!) but manageable. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I knew that support was there if I needed it, but I never used it. It was good to know I had a safety net, though. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was right in the middle of London! I made lifelong friends with the people in my flat. There was lots of security, and pretty much anything I would want to see or do was within walking distance or a short trip away on public transport. |
* Food: |
Food was not provided, but kitchen facilities were good and there were lots of dining out options. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was so hard to come home!! I miss the city and the people I met every day. Hoping to move there after graduation! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No health issues. |
* Safety: |
I was in London during the London Bridge terror attack, but King's locked down their buildings quickly. There were muggings and stabbings near the area where I lived, but that's just part of living in a major city. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved living in London. The city was so amazing, from the museums to the food to the friends that I made. |
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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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at Lidl or one of the larger Sainsbury's or Waitroses (NOT the "locals" - those cost a little more). Budget for eating out occasionally, and be aware that the tube is expensive. Buses are a better value, and you can get great views of the city. |
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? |
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? | How quickly time would fly. |