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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.
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| Provider: | Arcadia |
| Location(s): | London, The United Kingdom |
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| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Stephanie B. (Communication Studies, The University of Texas at Austin) on August 08, 2010
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-01-11 |
| * End Date: | 2010-05-29 |
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Westminster |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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I lived in northern London in a small little town. The dorm was named Furnival. <br /><br /> The neighborhood was extremely safe. It was 30 min by tube to school and to nightlife. I needed to buy cookware. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I probably would not have traveled as much. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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? | My experience was amazing. This experience has opened my eyes to other cultures and has created an interest to learn and experience all that I can. |