London opened my eyes to the world! Past Review

By (English, Trinity University) for

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I want to move to London.

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.

More reading, less busy work. Mostly class discussion with little lecture. An A is above and beyond/excellent, a B is very good, and a C is good.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great support.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had my own dorm. The flat was seven dorms that shared a nice, roomy kitchen.

* Food:

Learn how to make your own food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Trip to Wales, Stratford upon Avon, and other places in England.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

There were a couple bomb threats in London while I was there, but I never felt unsafe. They would just close down a portion of the Underground or bus system to keep people out of the danger zone. No one is allowed to be armed with a weapon in London (guns, knives), so I felt very safe. Obviously, don't walk around the shady parts of the East End late at night.

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? 50 pounds ($80)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Travel on the tube (with the oyster card) is average 4 pounds/ 1 pound 60 p for the bus.

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

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Freedom to explore London.
* What could be improved?
  • More extracurricular out-reach to abroad students.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Someone who is adventurous and will explore London every day they're there.