London, get to know the people. Past Review

By (Public relations, Syracuse University) for

Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, learning a different culture is great.

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.

It was a fair amount, no real major differences.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They could have planned more trips in London, maybe create more events to get people to know each other. Overall, it was nice though.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Islington was overall a great area to live.

* Food:

great food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It would have been more interesting if things in London stayed out later/

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

very safe

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Run through my university
  • interesting clasess
  • Easy access to all of London
* What could be improved?
  • Everybody is dispersed, no one are where everyone lives
  • Cultural differences
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Never say never, do what you want when you don't know what to do.