Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Emersive Photography Experience Past Review

By (University of Westminster) - abroad from 06/16/2017 to 07/08/2017 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained independence and a love for travel that I have yet to experience. It was absolutely worthwhile--I have absolutely no regrets about it.

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 professors were incredible and so knowledgable on their subject matter. I felt very immersed into the culture & learned a ton!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I wish I had gotten a little bit more opportunity to meet locals, but I was there for such a short period and mostly with American students.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe the whole time I was there. As long as you aren't wandering around alone at night, you should feel safe the whole time you're there.

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

I loved getting to be in London, such a hub for design and culture in the world today. It was a city that I've always dreamed of going to and getting to be submerged in London's history and tradition was absolutely incredible.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $170
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat in as much as you can!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • London as a city
  • Professors of my class
  • API coordinators
* What could be improved?
  • Bus arrangements
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had budgeted money and research things I wanted to do better.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.