Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

one year in London-Fantastic experience Past Review

By (Economics., Brandeis University) - abroad from 10/07/2014 to 06/22/2014 with

London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Time management and independence. The UK system is very different than that in the States. You have to study by your own and plan a ahead, since there are no midterms and nearly no assignments in the first two semesters.

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.

it is a really intensive program, especially in the third semester.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

the school offers unique tours for exchange students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The rental is really high if you want to live in the central of London.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

London is a multicultural city.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200 pounds for rental weekly in a single room with shared kitchen and bathroom.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • The tourial system in the LSE needs to be improved.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Better budgeting for rental.