London: A richly independent experience Past Review

By (Political Science and Economics, Trinity University) for

INSTEP: London - Institute of Economic and Political Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It gave me a lot of time to myself in order to reflect on my life and future plans, very worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

Great night life, museums, theatre, live music, etc.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

London is an overall safe city. One just has to avoid the dangerous neighborhoods.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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? Between 50 and 100 pounds.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Night life can get pretty expensive so be smart about how you spend your money.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans