Unnnnn Past Review
By A student (International Economics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/24/2013 to 07/08/2014 with
London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme
I learned a lot about time an people management. How to budget and live in a foreign country and how to network and work toward reaching my career goals.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Don't fall into the trap thinking you need to work the whole year. There is very little teaching and the professors don't care about your progress. If you work diligently for the last 3 months you can get all firsts. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The general course dean was helpful at times, but everyone else was almost entirely useless. It is completely hit and miss with your academic advisor. Just try and make good connections with class teachers. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very centrally located, you can meet people from all over the world if you live in a good dorm. However it was very expensive and wasn't the best facilities. |
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Was not provided. London has incredible food though. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You make it what it is. If you don't try and immerse yourself you won't be immersed. But on the other hand you are living in central London and feel like a Brit after a couple months. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Not easily. London is arguably the most expensive city in the world. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 400$ or more |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try and live in a residence hall that provides at least one meal a day, preferably bankside hall. |
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
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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? | You need to be smart on how you choose classes and I would have chose to live in Bankside hall not holborn |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
