London at a Low Price Past Review
By allyson g (Accounting and Related Services., University of Rhode Island) - abroad from 01/02/2013 to 05/12/2013 with
University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Defiantly worth while. Great international experience
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Fun time. Cheaper to live in Norwich yet still an easy compute to London via on campus Mega Bus to London Victoria. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very general. Nothing spectacular. Basics were covered |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in Nelson Court. Dorm felt brand new. |
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Cook yourself. Depends how cleanly your flatmates are. If you make the most of it you will be fine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Lived with local students. Helped integration. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
NA |
| * Safety: |
Campus takes safety very seriously. |
| 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 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | ASDA for groceries. Delivers. |
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? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring as little as possible so there is room to purchase there and bring home |
