London: leave happy but with an empty wallet. Past Review
By Michael R (Entrepreneurship, University of Wisconsin - Stout) for
University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship
It gives you a perspective on yourself and the world that you had never expected to gain (nor knew you were lacking). Limit your contact with fellow Americans and surround yourself with locals and other internationals; it'll pay off for you in more ways than can be explained here.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Westminster |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Light workload, heavy emphasis on tests |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Westminster's study abroad office was ready and able to answer all questions the international students had |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Loved the location and the flat mates, the property management was slightly lacking. |
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didn't really apply to me - didn't eat on campus. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
School provided trips for the international kids to meet each other/experience things together |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No more dangerous than any large city in the US; health concerns were easily taken care of. |
| 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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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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Budget 2-3 times whatever you're expecting to spend - if you're planning to live conservatively. London is an amazing city with endless culture and learning opportunities, don't let money be the thing to hold you back. |
