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Best time of my life. Past Review

By (English, Entrepreneurship, Tufts University) - abroad from 09/14/2012 to 05/24/2012 with

Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot academically -- international business, corporate finance, graphic design, documentary film making etc. I also gained a keen knowledge of British culture and made life-long friends.

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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.

Absolutely fantastic academics. They really encourage you to move out of the realm of provided reading material into personal topic research. I learned more in London than I've ever learned before and I had much more fun.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Simon is wonderful. Drop in for tea with him. He'll help you out.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had a wonderful flat with a nice kitchen -- Schafer House. I made lasting friends and had a beautiful central London location.

* Food:

THERE IS SO MUCH DELICIOUSNESS IN LONDON. Every single restaurant.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt at home. I want to move back.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Free Healthcare. Very close (2 mins) from a world class hospital. Free health services. Free birth control. Make sure your vaccines are up to date.

* Safety:

I felt very very safe. Be street smart, but there are cameras all over the city.

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)

You can live cheaply, but you wouldn't want to. Prepare to spend some serious cash.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Between 100 to 250 pounds, sometimes more sometimes less.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy Ramen if you want to drink. Eating out is expensive so live somewhere you can cook. But enjoy yourself.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Canoe Polo Team
  • Chinatown
  • Access to other European countries
* What could be improved?
  • Cost of Living
  • Access to good coffee
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it would be terrible to leave.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.