London has Something for Everyone Past Review
By A student (English/Theater, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/21/2013 to 04/19/2013 with
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned a lot about myself and what I want to do after college. I would legitimately consider going to graduate school in the United Kingdom based on my experience in this program.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had a great experience. I got to take classes I couldn't take at Wellesley and felt immersed in a new culture. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone in the Administration offices were very friendly and helpful. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very small, the kitchens were poorly stocked, but the building itself was new and mostly clean. I was very cold most of the time. |
* Food: |
You make your own. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
They gave us a lot of information about the school doctor, local GP's, and how Americans pay for healthcare. |
* Safety: |
Any big city has its share of danger, but I felt very safe most of the time. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
London is a very expensive city, many of my friends had financial problems there, and the exchange rate doesn't help. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get as many student discounts as you can, and museums are a great way to go sightseeing for free. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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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? | The best thing I did there was forcing myself to go out and sight-see in my much free time as much as I could. I went to countless museums and attractions in London and Scotland, and it was worth it. |
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! |