London opened my eyes to a whole new world and I now have connections all over the globe! Past Review

By (Business Admin, University of Southern Maine) for

API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
100% Fell in love with London and my friends over there.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload was no more than my home university, if not a bit less

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

N/a

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Quality of food was fine. Could get any kind of food you want all across London.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Amazing!I was able to travel all around Europe on weekends at a relativly inexpensive cost.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Felt extremely safe at all times. Guns are forbidden in all of the Uk and crime rates are very low.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Meeting people from all over the world
  • Living in a big city was a new experience
  • Experiencing a new culture/ traveling
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You must have an open mind and be willing to try new things. Adapting to a new culture can be difficult at first, but if you go with it you will have the time of your life.