Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., The University of Texas at Austin) for

Arcadia: London - University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience was amazing. This experience has opened my eyes to other cultures and has created an interest to learn and experience all that I can.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: University of Westminster
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

I lived in northern London in a small little town. The dorm was named Furnival. <br /><br /> The neighborhood was extremely safe. It was 30 min by tube to school and to nightlife. I needed to buy cookware.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I probably would not have traveled as much.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students