It was a great experience and I would recommend it to everyone! Past Review
By Matthew H (Mechanical Engineering., Miami University of Ohio) for
AIFS London - Richmond, The American International University in London
Experienced new cultures (visited 5 countries - weekend trips!) Met new different people, had a lot of fun and learned a lot about the world and myself.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Courses are only 3 weeks long but you actually learn a lot. The grading system is normal and it is pretty flexible for your travel arrangements. It worked perfectly. Teachers also were helpful in providing local knowledge and advice. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Took forever for them to fix our internet. The apartment had mice. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great neighborhood, cool building, just needed better maintenance. The maid kept it clean but the University took 2 weeks to get out internet working and didn't resolve the mice issue. |
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No shortage of places to eat in London. It is expensive. I lived in one of their apartment buildings so I had a kitchen which saved me lots of money. Their dorm building doesn't really have kitchens/refrigerators so you would end up spending more on restaurants. Don't let that stop you though. Even in Kensington you can find cheap places! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Had a great group that went to the pubs and hung out together. The advisors help plan lots of activities and trips. Never a dull moment! |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
No problems. Its London! |
| 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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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Anyone would benefit. London isnt a drastic change from America. Its a great place to start. |
