QMUL perspective from a Vietnamese exchange student. Past Review
By Duc P (Math, DePauw University) for
Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme
Different people do not think alike.
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. |
Class is much larger and students are more free to choose whether he or she will attend a class. Many classes have only 2 exams per year: one midterm and one final at the end of the academic year, in stead of the end of each semester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The host provide adequate information. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Many dining places are available in the vicinity. Expect Halal-type fastfood only, if you are on a budget. |
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* 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? |
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| * Safety: |
This city is very indifference towards foreign students. You have to look after yourself. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | On a weekly basis, 10 GBP on traveling, 40-80 on food. Cost on Books = 0, as the library has all the book you need, and buying books is not required as the lecture notes is really in-depth |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get the 5 GBP 02 text-only plan. This is ironic but cellphone cost is really low there |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* 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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't go if you are American, there are better choices. |
