london Past Review
By Addy Capito (University of Westminster) - abroad from 06/15/2016 to 07/09/2016 with
IFSA: London - University of Westminster
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* 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 |
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* 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? |
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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) |
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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?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* 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 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. |