london Past Review

By (University of Westminster) - abroad from 06/15/2016 to 07/09/2016 with

IFSA: London - University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
it was worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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 wasn't put in the same flat as the person I requested, I was put in a flat with boys and boys are gross, the doors slammed, shower was constantly broken, my bathroom was old and not nice and my friends was extremely nice - would have much rather stayed in that flat

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was surround by international students all the time

* 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

even though the living situation was terrible and I didn't meet any locals I did love London and university of westminster

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • meeting new people
  • getting to explore another country
* What could be improved?
  • the social program
  • living arrangements
  • communication skills
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I new that the social program is so not worth it. I regret paying to join in on the social program. so not worth it

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.