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London: Everything I Hoped it Would Be
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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| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Kimberly P. (Communication, Trinity University) on January 04, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-09-13 |
| * End Date: | 2010-12-18 |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Scotland trip was amazing. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | At least 100 pounds a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Going to the grocery store for food and drinks saves you a lot of money. |
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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Someone who would like to see what it's like living in a big, fast-paced city with a lot of different cultures and people. Someone with an open mind would love this program and the city. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | I had an amazing time and it made me realize that I would like to work in a big city with public transportation and that I could see myself moving back to London and working there. |