My experience was eye opening. Showed me that I really like traveling. Past Review

By (Williams College) - abroad from 01/09/2020 to 03/15/2020 with

IFSA: London - University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to adapt in a new city and how to make new friends that have a different cultural background from me.

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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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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

The program was very fun, well structure, I met some amazing people and I got to travel to different countries in Europe. I did not have to learn a new language and I got to experience some new things.

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? $60-$80
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy food to cook instead of eating out everyday.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location
* What could be improved?
  • More gatherings to force us to get to know more people, especially students who did not come abroad with friends
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Your experience is built on the people you are around not so much the place that you are.

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.