A Semester at Goldsmiths Past Review
By Elizabeth C (Cinema and Media Studies, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/29/2014 to 12/12/2014 with
Goldsmiths, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Learned immensely about living and learning independently. The city of London is culturally rich, very enjoyable. Goldsmith's Visual Cultures and Media/Communications Departments had extremely thought provoking and fun classes.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Class topics and readings were very fascinating, professors were helpful. Classes met usually once a week to discuss readings. I would not recommend computer science, as the department's classes rely on each other and |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Study Abroad Advisor was quick with responding to emails and accommodating students! I was helped with rearranging my schedule. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Communal kitchens are cleaned daily, each room has a small bathroom. It usually took me about 7 minutes to walk to class. |
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Had to cook for myself, both large supermarkets and small local grocers are in a close proximity. There are cafes on campus and moderately priced take-out/ delivery restaurants in the area. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Goldsmiths is located in Southeast London, in New Cross. Though further from central London, prices are cheaper and the local culture is pleasant. Overground train and buses are a two minute walk from dorms. As someone who enjoys going to music venues, I saw a lot of bands I like live and through that was able to meet and maintain friends outside of Goldsmiths. |
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 70 pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There are close local grocers in Deptford market where you can buy produce and groceries very cheap. Cooking simple meals helped save a lot of money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Not to take a class in computer science |
