AMAZING Past Review
By Gema S (Graphic Design., University of Hartford) - abroad from 09/27/2014 to 12/12/2014 with
API (Academic Programs International): London - University of the Arts, London
I learned so much about other cultures and it helped me become a much more sociable person. I've changed for the better.
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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. |
Felt like I learned little or nothing. us study abroad students wee very lost at the beginning. The curriculum and academic calendar was very confusing. |
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On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Besides some roommate issues the housing was great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
At school barely but outside of school my friends and I tried our best. |
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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) |
It's definitely hard but it was doable |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Close to 100 pounds a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Start saving months ahead and apply for scholarships. The more money you have the better |
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? | How the school system there works |
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. |
