London the city you will never want to leave! Past Review
By Chelsea P (International Affairs, Suffolk University) for
Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I loved the city and the people so much that I plan on moving back to London when I graduate.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
When choosing your classes take ones that interest you and ones that your home school does not offer. I took all electives pertaining to my major, and I had tons of work to do constantly, but I learned so much! Do not expect an easy ride too, some of the classes can be quite difficult! Attendence was part of your grade...if you were late 5 min it counted as an absence. Work wise expect a lot of reading, a few papers, and at least one oral presentation for each class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The weaknesses of this program would be meeting with an advisor...you only have to do it once at the beginning of the semester, but if you have an unexperienced advisor it can be difficult to make changes to your schedule! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved the schools housing. It was located right in Regents park and was perfectly located to all major attractions! The dorms and all the school buildings are connected, so you do not even have to step outside. |
| * Food: |
They had okay food. I was very pleased that they had vegetarian meals as well, but it still was a bit limited. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I LOVE London I was there for four months and I have still yet to see the whole city. The school also arranges trips in england, and to France, Wales, Holland, and Scotland. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt London was extremely safe. I have always lived in a city, so I am always aware of my surroundings. Just do not put your self in stupid situations. your more likely to get hit by a car than mugged. |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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* Who did you live with?
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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? | Take classes that you know you will enjoy or that you are interested in! |
