A London experience Past Review
By Sofia Tesfu (University of Hartford) - abroad from 09/26/2018 to 12/17/2018 with
Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
How to truly be independent and to ask for help when it’s necessary because people are eager to assist you.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I felt like I was able to redefine who I was in a country where I knew no one and that felt very refreshing. The fast paced lifestyle of London was a bit daunting at first but once you become acclimated to it, it’s exciting and comforting in a strange way to know the streets are always bustling with people. I miss it very much and would love to go back as soon as I can. |
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? | £300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get a student discounted Oyster card Take the bus more than the tube Don’t eat out, buy groceries and pack a lunch instead |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much it would cost just to live in London. |
