SOAS is an incredible alternative experience for London. Past Review
By Anjali P (International Relations, Economics, Wellesley College) for
SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes -- it was a program that really stretched my mind in a way that only international perspective can.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall, this program and the courses I selected far beyond exceeded my expectations. I intend to pursue a master's degree there in the future. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The office was very accessible and those in the office were incredibly friendly and more than happy to point me in the right direction. It really helped to feel like I had allies as I began study in a different country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Dinwiddy is the best possible location of all the SOAS dorms. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | Make sure you set out a conservative budget to begin with, and keep an extra 1000 pounds as a buffer for incidents. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Those interested in Africa studies and development would flourish here. |
