API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster Photo

Best Summer of My Life

Program Information

The University of Westminster offers API students an ideal location for studying and absorbing all that London offers during the summer, semester or year. Course offerings include business, computer science, education, health/human services, humanities, law, government, media and design and more. Semester inte... More

Provider: Academic Programs International (API)
Location(s): London, The United Kingdom
Year Founded: 1997
Website Take me there!

Review By:

Joyce C. (Conservation Biology, Kansas State University) on August 05, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-06-24
* End Date: 2011-07-16
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved our two program advisors. They were helpful, accessible, and gave a lot of useful information and tips on navigating around London. I absolutely loved Karen and Rachel!

* Housing:

* 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:

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did Kansas State University 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't feel pressured to eat out every meal. Go to local groceries stores and you can stretch your budget!

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
  • International Students
  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* 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? I definitely would encourage anyone to use this program. It's great for everyone because there's no language barrier and Lodnon is a lot like other major cities. The people are helpful and the city is amazing.
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? I definitely want to go back to London and live there now! It's like a second home. I miss it!

Comments

Joyce - please let us know why you didn't feel our office provided good support and information. What could we have done to improve your experience?

KSU August 08, 2011