Fall at UCL Past Review
By londonpsyc (PSYCHOLOGY., Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/01/2012 to 12/14/2012 with
University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Experienced a very different education system and school that was big and had no traditional campus. The city enhanced my time there, and I took advantage of museums. Was worthwhile.
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. |
Little contact with lecturers/instructors, little discussion in most classes, but were interesting topics and overall a new and positive experience |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Often unresponsive, and I still have not received marks for my semester abroad. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Was not catered |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Did not use resources there, but I don't believe single-semester affiliates were offered healthcare |
* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
I was not catered in my dorm, so had to spend a lot on food. Transportation also expensive. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Many stores offer discounts if you show your student ID card. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* 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? | Expectations for writing style and work can be very different. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |