Great cultural experience Past Review
By Helen W (Economcis, Wellesley College) for
University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile, a unique experience. But could have been improved.
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great cultural experience. Academically, it was a waste of time |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
No support for financial aid students. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great location, unclean facilities |
* Food: |
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* 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? |
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* Safety: |
Poor/inefficient health system, discouraged students from visiting health centers |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Housing costs were unfair - charged for housing even when early leave |
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 |
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