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Studying Abroad at The University of Westminster

A Study Abroad Program Review For

Arcadia: London - University of Westminster

Program Information

Westminster's School of Communication and Creative Industries is considered one of the largest, best-equipped and most prestigious centers of learning in the United Kingdom for studies in art and design, photography, fashion, film, music, journalism, and media.

There are also courses in the biomedical and h... More

Provider: Arcadia
Location(s): London, The United Kingdom
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Review By:

Joanna C. (Public Relations, The University of Texas at Austin) on January 22, 2012

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-09-14
* End Date: 2011-12-17

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There is less work, but you have to pace yourself throughout the semester.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

There was an office at my university specifically catering to the needs of international students. This office helped us out in regards to course selections and university accommodations.

* Housing:

* Food:

I'm a vegetarian and I didn't have any problems.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The only trip I went on with my program was to see the Stonehenge. It was well organized and very affordable.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

There is free health care in the UK which is very nice although I never had to use it.

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did The University of Texas at Austin 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? No

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

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Ease of courses so that I was able to have a large amount of free time
* What could be improved?
  • Level of instruction
* 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? Yes, I was able to travel quite often and met so many valuable friends.