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Regents College London was the 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:

Mark W. (Theatre, University of South Carolina - Columbia) on January 25, 2012

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2009-01-09
* End Date: 2009-05-08
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The academic programs at Regents College were excellent, especially in regard to the Performing arts school. Workload was appropriate as teachers kept in mind were were foreign students looking to travel as well.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

On site director was great in assisting student needs.

* Housing:

* Food:

Lots of options at Regent's!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The cultural excursions were awesome and very easy for ASA students to access.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt completely safe during my time at Regents College.

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did University of South Carolina - Columbia 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Excursions, classes, great group size with ASA
* What could be improved?
  • Wish there was a stronger British influence
* 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? Do it! The staff at ASA makes sure you are very well taken care of prior to, during, and after your program.
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? I gained educational and several life experiences. I also made many great friendships that I carried back home.