I have an accent? Past Review
By Dilruba P (Economics & Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Barnard College) for
University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself during my time abroad.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teaching method was a bit different from our American education system. Its less interaction with the professor and more of individual teaching. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My program administration overseas helped out with scheduling classes, but after that we had very little contact with each other. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Apartment on my own. This was perhaps the best part of my experience. Had the chance to get to know the local and prepared me for adulthood. <br /><br /> |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Go to France. It takes only 2 hours and its cheap via eurostar. Highly recommend touring around Europe. |
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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? | London is expensive! Basically spend my money on food and other necessary items. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | N/A |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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