Refreshing Past Review
By A student (International Relations, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/05/2015 to 06/12/2015 with
SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I was able to take courses, specific to Africa, that I would never have been able to as well as to go to school in a very cosmopolitan city with people from all over the world.
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. |
The education experience emphasizes independent learning. Students are required to be self-motivated |
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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? |
I stayed in Dinwiddy House, a private accommodation solely for SOAS students. Unfortunately, my experience was very unpleasant. On several occasions residents were without hot water sometimes we were without water completely. The house also had a rodent problem, I had mice in my room which was very unnerving. Unfortunately, management took a long time to respond to our complaints. Although the accommodation is well priced, it is not worth the hassle. |
| * Food: |
As my accommodation was self-catering, I cooked my own meals. |
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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
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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? | 35 British pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get a student oyster card to receive discounted travel if you can. Transport is 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
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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 could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | n/a |
