King's College = Amazing Past Review
By Christina Z (English & American Studies, Providence College) for
Arcadia: London - King's College London
Absolutely. You gain so much self-awareness, as a person, student, and American citizen, perspective, resourcefulness, confidence, and academic and social knowledge.
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. |
Very challenging, but I learned and grew a lot. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Good communication while there; could've given us more housing/orientation details beforehand. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Everyone had a single; safe; had to buy sheets/bedding and dishes, pots, etc., though a lot was borrowed as well. |
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No meal plan; cooked for myself. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Several events were offered in which I chose not to participate due to costs. (Independently with friends: Apple Day at Borough Market, Guy Fawkes Day, outdoor markets, Trafalgar Day Parade, museums, half-price shows, Covent Garden, pubs, trips to Ediburgh, Paris, Versailles, and Disneyland Paris, Harry Potter premiere, parks, concerts) |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Neither were ever an issue. |
| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Give yourself a budget. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go go go! Don't let anything stop you! You can only grow and learn; I have never heard of anyone coming back with an overall negative abroad experience. There is so much to gain and absolutely nothing to lose. |
