Living it Up In London!! January 19, 2025
By Khahliso M (Psychology, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/30/2024 to 12/13/2024 with
University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was very worthwhile, I wish I stayed for a year. I gained independence, friends, networks, new knowledge.
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. |
I loved how UCL academics promoted autodidactism. It was quite a jump from having very easy access to professors at Wellesley to now having a bit less access to my lecturers at UCL. However, I adjusted fairly well because I am quite disciplined and I did go to a British international school -- I was fairly acquainted with how they do things. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Wellesley has the best study abroad support system!!!!! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my housing arrangement. I was in central London and I had WONDERFUL flatmates who helped me when I needed help. |
| * Food: |
It was self-catered, however there many food accommodations for students all over London. Thus it was not difficult to afford food in London. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very well integrated, I made so many friends and I cried when I left. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not use any healthcare ammenities. |
| * Safety: |
Central London is a bit unsafe, but it is not too bad. Just be vigilant. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved it! There's really nothing else I can say. BEST BEST BEST experience ever. |
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) |
London is EXPENSIVE. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | MEAL PLANS!!!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how expensive London was. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
