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Arcadia London Study Abroad Experience Past Review

By (Business Administration, Fordham University) - abroad from 01/17/2013 to 04/20/2013 with

Arcadia: London - City, University of London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of international exposure to European countries as well as general life experience with more direction in what I wanted to do in the future. It was definitely worthwhile in that I made unforgettable memories and great friends.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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? 350

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Ability to travel frequently
  • Light workload
  • Student community
* What could be improved?
  • More integration with host country
  • More activities
  • More information and preparation for students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to budget myself; ways to meet more international students; how to navigate around London; how to be wary of pickpocketers; general information about European art and culture

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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.