The Best Decision I've Made Past Review
By Jaclyn M (Sales and Marketing, General, Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 01/06/2015 to 04/18/2015 with
IES Abroad: London - Study London
The experience I had through IES is incomparable to anything I have previously done. I learned so much through not only classes but also personal development. I gained more self confidence, drive, lifelong friends, and a love for travel. I am extremely grateful for IES and IES staff for assisting me when meeting but allowing me to create my own personal, authentic student experience in London. I wish everyday that I could be back; forever grateful for this experience.
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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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
in a perfect location |
| * Food: |
Who said English food was terrible? I never ate a bad thing my entire abroad experience. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was never bored in London. Locals are easy to talk to and give great insight to what it is like being a young adult/student in the UK. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I went to the doctor a few times, and staff was very helpful in arranging appointments. |
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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) |
somewhat easy. I ate at home with cheap ingredients to try to stick to a budget, but going out in London and general living expenses are very high. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $7500 approx |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook from home whenever possible, share dinners with friends, order water at restaurants, try to use student discounts, go to the store frequent and purchase small amounts/only what you need |
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? | Don't pack unnecessary items. Most essentials can be purchased in host country. Also, bring extra money or keep a decent track of your expenses. That goes with saying to also prioritize when and where you want to spend your money. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
