Best Location Possible Past Review
By Rachel Larson (University of Minnesota - Duluth) - abroad from 01/09/2017 to 05/04/2017 with
AIFS London - Richmond, The American International University in London
I learned how to be independent and how to deal with situations that do not go as I expected, whether it be missing a flight/train or being homesick when I didn't think I would be. I had to adapt and make the best of each situation and learn to live in the moment.
Personal Information
| 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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The staff is absolutely wonderful, the two Resident Directors Nicki and Anderson were like family to me. They will help you with anything from homesickness to school. |
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The Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is also the most expensive borough in all of London, I never felt unsafe while walking the streets. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The staff made everything so easy pre-departure and while I was there I felt like the staff actually cared about me and how I was doing |
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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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? | Asking questions is ok |
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. |
