Direct enrollment at Queen Mary University in London is awesome! Past Review
By Lilly W (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., University of Rochester) for
IES Abroad: London Direct Enrollment - Queen Mary
Yes. I was able to experience a different culture, meet new people, and have fun.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The coursework was much less intense than the work at UR, but the academics at Queen Mary were still very good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I was a direct enrollment student, so I didn't have as much contact with the IES advisor once I arrived. However, I felt that I could always contact my advisor for any help and that she was effective. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The on-campus flats at Queen Mary are fairly new and spacious. You need to buy cookware, but IES supplied us with bedding. Sometimes the dorm would get really cold. |
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I cooked, and there was a store close by to buy groceries. There were also a few places on campus at which you could eat. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Queen Mary hosts many parties/outings for the university students. Also, London is a great city to travel around in and from which to travel to the rest of Europe. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
The university was very safe, and I felt that London was very safe for a big city. The healthcare system is easily accessible as well. |
| 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? | Around 35 pounds, mainly for groceries. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get a student travel card for public transportation. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | Do it! I am a science student, and I was able to go abroad and take some of my science classes. I still had plenty of time to see London, travel and have a great time. |
