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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.

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Provider: Arcadia
Location(s): London, The United Kingdom
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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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* Overall educational experience

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* Host Country Program Administration

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* Housing:

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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* Social & Cultural Integration:

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* Health Care:

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* 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? I probably would not have traveled as much.

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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  • Local Students

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.