Worth getting out of Brandeis so I want to come back Past Review

By (Philosophy., Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/10/2014 to 12/12/2014 with

Arcadia: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Being in an environment (school and city) so different from my home school made me remember why I chose it in the first place

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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? 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200 pounds

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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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • exploring the city
* What could be improved?
  • not sure
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that studying abroad isn't "I'm gonna get there and have the time of my life with the best friends in the best clubs with the hottest girls".