London is amazing! Past Review
By Yu Z (Economics and Art History, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/06/2014 to 06/15/2014 with
SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Absolutely explored London a lot!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Very prestigious if you want to study Asian and African studies! The school is intensively focused on this area and provides enormous resources. But the school doesn't have any science or math programs |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Overall excellent. The study abroad coordinator unfortunately left the school in the middle of my program. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Literally in central London! And you get to know a lot of friends and communities |
* Food: |
Have to cook yourself. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Absolutely love London and the university! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Very expensive in London! |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes 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? | Choose your courses wisely! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |