Studying Abroad at The University of Westminster Past Review
By Joanna C (Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication., The University of Texas at Austin) for
Arcadia: London - University of Westminster
Yes, I was able to travel quite often and met so many valuable friends.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There is less work, but you have to pace yourself throughout the semester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There was an office at my university specifically catering to the needs of international students. This office helped us out in regards to course selections and university accommodations. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
I'm a vegetarian and I didn't have any problems. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The only trip I went on with my program was to see the Stonehenge. It was well organized and very affordable. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There is free health care in the UK which is very nice although I never had to use it. |
| 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? | No |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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