Great experience in London Past Review
By Brian C (Finance, Villanova University) - abroad from 01/06/2014 to 04/25/2014 with
Villanova University: London or Singapore - Global Citizens Program
I learned how to adapt to a slightly different culture and take the best from both worlds. It was certainly worthwhile as we did so much more than stay in London.
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. |
The courses were very well run, they allowed students to get a feel for British culture through excursions and on hands teaching. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
EUSA always made sure that we were taken care of. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We lived on Kings road in an apartment, the street is very well known in London and an exciting place to live. |
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We cooked ourselves. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were not many opportunities to get to know other students/people because we did not take classes with them. Perhaps it would be good if students from Villanova could meet the students from BU or other universities. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
A friend was sent to the hospital and everything ran smoothly. |
| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe and always took walks at night by myself. |
| 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) |
If you know how to cook, then food will be manageable. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy from the cheaper supermarkets, use ryanair/easyjet for travel. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
English speaking country |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | NA |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
