London Was A Life Changing Experience Past Review

By (Marketing, Villanova University) for

University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

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.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

had to get my own food and cook for myself, which was fine but kind of expensive. still cheaper than a villanova meal plan

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I met a lot of awesome people from all over Europe. The British students were very accepting and loved hanging out with the Americans.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* 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)

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people I met
  • London as a city was awesome
  • The location; Marylebone Hall was right in the heart of the city
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This program was awesome and allowed me to meet a bunch of new people, but would not work for someone who is not very independent or is looking to know people going into the trip.