London is awesome, Queen Mary is far from the center. Past Review
By Robert B (Economics., Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/17/2013 to 03/14/2014 with
Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved exploring and being around different cultures. Would have invested more time with locals if I could do it again. It was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| 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. |
Not super difficult because Final Exams are all in the Spring. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
no sickness encountered |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | 170 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy expensive drinks. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The best schools to apply to. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Modern European History |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Stewart |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Enjoyed the class. |
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Modern Theories of the State |
| Course Department: | Political Science |
| Instructor: | Shilliam |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Good teacher who is really enthusiastic about the class. |
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World Economics |
| Course Department: | Economics |
| Instructor: | Filipelli |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Was not a great class, teacher did not speak English very well and struggled maintaining student attention. |
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History of Economic Thought |
| Course Department: | Economics |
| Instructor: | Tavasci |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Best class I took abroad. |
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