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Studying Abroad In England was a once in a lifetime experience, I'm so happy I did this!
AIFS: London - Richmond, The American International University in London
Program Information
Central London is just outside your door when you are living in AIFS residence halls in South Kensington, steps from Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. Hop on the Tube and visit Covent Gardens, Camden Market (where you can buy vintage clothes and jewelry at a bargain) or Piccadilly Circus.... More
| Provider: | AIFS |
| Location(s): | London, The United Kingdom |
| Year Founded: | 1964 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Audra B. (Elementary Education, Elizabethtown College) on September 12, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-05-22 |
| * End Date: | 2011-06-10 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was not a very big difference and was definitely accessible |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone was very helpful and always available to help with any questions of concerns. |
| * Housing: |
Kensington was an amazing place to live for three weeks. I felt very safe in the neighborhood. The only thing I did not like about our program's housing was that some rooms got bed bugs. However, I understand that this is sometimes something that cannot be avoided with all of the traveling. The RD was also very helpful for me because she got me a single room since I have an allergy to peanuts. |
| * Food: |
We had a 60 Pound credit card that we used. I thought this worked great! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really enjoyed the programs. I just wish I were there longer to do some of the other ones as well! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The only thing that made me nervous was that someone from the neighborhood wondered into our dorm one night. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did Elizabethtown College prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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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) |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Absolutely! I was amazing to experience a new country with different customs than your own. I would do it again in a heartbeat! |