Well worth the money Past Review

By (University of Arizona) - abroad from 06/17/2016 to 07/31/2016 with

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?
Not everyone likes game. Public transportation is awesome.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Kitchen was nice way to save $$ but would have been nice to have a meal plan option

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Were not any

* Safety:

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

London is the greatest location in the world and the easiest to get a hang of.

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)

London is expensive, but I knew that going in

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $800
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat out minimally

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • The city
  • the dorm
  • the professors
* What could be improved?
  • Money saver tips
  • List of great college options
  • Customer service
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? People who study abroad have a lot of money and big egos... Don't panic if these are the only people you meet at first, you will find great people