Amazing program in London! Past Review

By (Denison University) - abroad from 07/25/2016 to 08/12/2016 with

University College London (UCL): London - UCL Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was an amazing experience! The social and academic portions of the program were incredible. I made wonderful friends and learned about an area of study will deeply impact the rest of my personal and academic experiences.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The professors were caring, articulate, and engaging. This was such a great academic experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

A beautiful 20 minute walk from campus and close to great food and entertainment. Students live together in suites with private rooms and bathrooms.

* Food:

If you can't find your type of food in London, you must not eat at all!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

From field trips to social events, everything was planned beautifully to showcase London and encourage students to spend time with each other to forge friendships.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no issues, although I believe it would have been handled well!

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

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

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • Classes
  • Students
  • London!
* What could be improved?
  • Longer course time?
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Individual Course Reviews

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The Politics of Global Development

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