London Calling! Past Review
By Lauren L (Cognitive Science., University of California - Merced) for
University of California EAP (UCEAP): London - UC London Bloomsbury Center
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I am now more accepting and sympathetic towards other cultures. I now want to study business so I can travel and interact with others in those european countries
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
there are too many to describe! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | maybe 50 pounds |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | just double how much it is so you will not be as much in shock at your account as you were |
Language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Those who can appreciate everything about Britain. The history, the art, the theatre, and grow fond of the gray weather looming over you every day. I Love all of those aspects now! |
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