Studying Abroad in London changed my perspective on Academics Past Review
By Alexandra W (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Wellesley College) for
University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
YES, completely. I know now that I want my graduate degree in history ,adn I much preferred the UK system.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
THe history program was better than anything I had experienced at Wellesley, while I wasn't as impressed with the english program. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I found it to be as efficient and accessible as Wellesley, which is impressive given how much bigger it is |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved the dorms, it gave me access to a lot of new friends |
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I loved cooking for myslef |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very social, easy to meet people and very fun. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
NHS |
| 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? | 200 pounds or so. I mostly cooked for myself. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook, don't eat out. You quickly learn the deals. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it. It's great. |
