My view of the world and America have changed forever. Past Review
By Megan J (Graphic Design., University of Hartford) - abroad from 09/06/2013 to 12/06/2013 with
API (Academic Programs International): London - University of the Arts, London
I learned so much about Design. I learned how to work with and relate to people who didn't have English as a first language. I learned how to plan trips to foreign countries on my own.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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Such an amazing school. It took me a while to get the hang of it. I was very intimidated at first. But I would do another year there if I could. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
could not have been in a more perfect location, but as im sure it is unavoidable, it was tiny. There was mold, and no where to do my work at night expect hunched over my laptop on the couch. There were no desks, and my roommate and I shared a bed pretty much, our twin beds were pushed up against each other because there was no room. |
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London is such an international city, they have everything to eat. At food markets I tired food from all over the world. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Because it is such an international city, it is very rare to meet someone, especially at Uni that is actually from London. Everyone is an outsider. |
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You have to be smart. I never brought my I phone with me out at night. I used a small cross body bad as a purse. I never had a problem. Other people were not as safe and had many things stolen from them. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to cook most of your meals at home with your roommates. I saved so much money by going out to eat under 10 times in my entire 3 months. Don't go shopping for new clothes all the time. |
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? | Before I left, I wanted to do everything. Travel everywhere, Go to every museum, make lots of friends, play a sport. But It is impossible to do everything. Go with the flow and as long as you live in the moment, you won't miss anything. There are no mistakes. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
