London is awesome, Queen Mary is far from the center. Past Review

By (Economics., Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/17/2013 to 03/14/2014 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved exploring and being around different cultures. Would have invested more time with locals if I could do it again. It was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Not super difficult because Final Exams are all in the Spring.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

no sickness encountered

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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? 170
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't buy expensive drinks.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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?
  • London
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • School
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The best schools to apply to.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Modern European History

Course Department: History
Instructor: Stewart
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Enjoyed the class.
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Modern Theories of the State

Course Department: Political Science
Instructor: Shilliam
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Good teacher who is really enthusiastic about the class.
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World Economics

Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Filipelli
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Was not a great class, teacher did not speak English very well and struggled maintaining student attention.
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History of Economic Thought

Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Tavasci
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Best class I took abroad.
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