London (Arts): Rewarding personally and educationally Past Review

By Alexa K (Philosophy., DePauw 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?

Yes because I learned a lot about myself, living in a city and also about my area of study (art). I could not have learned what I did while staying at school because it is such a sheltered bubble here. I feel more capable and mature because of the experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	Workload was less and the grading system was very different especially how you turned in your work to an office and not your professor directly. While the class time was significantly less, I took mostly studio art courses that required a lot of work time outside of class. I did significantly less reading for my courses then I do in America, and I feel that the educational style allowed me to learn through experience more than discussion.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	The administration was satisfactory.
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* 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)