Fantastic April 11, 2022
By A student (Computer Science, Syracuse University) - abroad from 09/16/2021 to 12/10/2021 with
Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London
I learned a lot about my interests, my likes, and dislikes
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Computer Science/Engineering student |
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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? |
London is very easy to get accustomed to as an American |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Covid-19 response was very good without being overwhelming or intrusive |
| * Safety: |
Same as any other city, be careful when you're out after midnight |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Had the time of my life |
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) |
London is very expensive, there are ways to save but its easy to spend a lot |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get a high-paying summer job (bartender, waiter/waitress, etc.) |
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 could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How expensive london is |
