England: Open minds, and great social opportunities. Past Review
By Stephen P (Political Science, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth) for
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster
I definitely believe that my study abroad experience was worth it. And especially the university i went to Westminster is the greatest university as far as international presence, i met people from argentina, spain, brazil, japan, finland, bulgaria. I think it definately helped me understand though how not alone i am in this world, and what goese on elswhere besides the U.S.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I believe that there should be more coursework, more things to do inside the class. barely anyone went to classes after like the first 3 weeks, i just felt like there was way too much freedom. Don't get me wrong i should be able to prioritize my work, but i felt that there system just didn't make me feel like i was doing much with what i learned. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The fact that you had to pay 500 pounds extra for the social program was pretty ridiculous, seeing as you are already paying a lot for the program. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The place that i was situated in Alexander Fleming hall was amazing in a great area of london, and i met a ton of people from all over the world. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would reccomend this to any student trying to be more independent yet, just doese not have a second language to speak besides english. Save up money, be wise with your time spent on school because there is so so much more time spent out of class than in class. |
