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The Uni. of Westminster showed me the art world of London
Direct Enrollment: London - University of Westminster
Program Information
Programmes on offer – UG Study Abroad, PG Study Abroad, Summer School, English as a Foreign Language.
Located in the heart of London, the University of Westminster provides first class teaching to both undergraduate and graduate students. With class options that include Business, Media Arts, Social Sciences, ... More
| Provider: | Direct Enrollment |
| Location(s): | London, The United Kingdom |
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| Website | N/A |
Review By:
Kristopher S. (Studio Art, DePauw University) on February 28, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-09-20 |
| * End Date: | 2010-12-17 |
| 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 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
One thing that I really miss is the access I had to photography and lighting equipment. I was able to work with high-end professional equipment that I cannot get at DePauw. I could buy it but it would cost a fortune. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program advisers were always there to help and I saw them around campus a lot. The only thing I would say is that grades take a long time to be back. Still don't have mine. |
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My living situation was great. I had a single with my own bathroom. Sharing the kitchen area got a little messy. Would have liked to have a social area to relax. |
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Had to cook for myself. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really enjoyed going to Gallery openings the first-Thursday of every month. It was such a scene in the east Boroughs of London. Also, the pup scene after work was very enjoyable and entertaining. Great way to meet locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I did not experience any health or safety issues in London. I had friends who got sick and they said that the health services at my Uni were very helpful. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
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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? | $300-$500 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Transportation - As easy and great it was to use, it was more expensive than I thought. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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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? | Go abroad. You will never regret it. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | In London, I gained such an appreciation for the arts moreso than I had before. It taught me not to be scared in my field and that I can do anything. |