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Best experience of my life.

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Academic Studies Abroad: London - Regent's College

Program Information

Intern during the summer, then stay on to study through fall semester. Much like the diverse city of London itself, students come from all parts of the world to attend the vastly international campus of Regent’s College. Located in the center of beautiful Regent’s Park, students on ASA’s London Regent’s Coll... More

Provider: Academic Studies Abroad (ASA)
Location(s): London, The United Kingdom
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Review By:

Carly P. (Psych, Saint Anselm College) on January 13, 2012

Overall Rating

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Personal Information

* Start Date: 2012-01-17
* End Date: 2012-05-01
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Easy classes/workload. Good for traveling.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everything was great.

* Housing:

* Food:

British food is not very good.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There were 3 trips included all which were amazing.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I got ruffed one night but other than that I felt safe.

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did Saint Anselm College prepare and support you for your time abroad?

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 15,000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Most people I know spent about 4000

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location, classes, coast.
* What could be improved?
  • Not much everything was great.
* If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? Yes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Outgoing adventurous. Travel as much as possible.
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? Best time of my life.