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By (Syracuse University) - abroad from 08/22/2018 to 12/09/2018 with

Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes! I loved the professors, it's easy to connect with other students in the program. The location of my housing was unbeatable, and I felt extremely comfortable in London.

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.

The professors at this program are extremely interested in mentoring and connecting with students. Many of my professors from this program are now the people I look to for recommendation letters.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Lived in a beautiful flat in Zone 1. It was difficult to communicate with the landlord, as they were independent from the University. But the University housing staff were extremely helpful and transparent.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

SU London offers a ton of opportunities to explore London for free and internships so it was extremely easy to feel like I fit in in London after a short time.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

It is expensive to eat in London, and if you do any traveling outside the city. There are some grocery stores that are cheaper than others in London (Tesco, Sainsbury's, etc.) that I mostly shopped at for my weekly groceries.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • The city
  • The professors
  • Easy to get to other countries
* What could be improved?
  • Communication between landlords and University
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Make an in-depth budget beforehand and adjust as you go through. Define how much you're comfortable spending on food, travel, experiences. These amounts will obviously change as the program goes on, but it is extremely easy to overspend when there is so much to do.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.