Why did I ever come home from abroad? Past Review
By A student (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/09/2012 to 05/28/2012 with
ISA Study Abroad in London, England
I learned a lot about myself and definitely grew up a little bit. I loved it, and I wish I didn't have to leave. It was definitely worth while. I made amazing friends and got to travel around Europe. London is such a great city and I hope I can go back one day to visit.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My courses were very difficult. The system was different though in that our whole grade was based on the final, so I didn't do much work during the year and spent a month in the library before finals. The courses were interesting though and I enjoyed them. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was horrible. It was very difficult to change classes or find out how to turn assignments in. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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I had to make my own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated. I joined our medical school's club football (soccer) team, so most of my friends from abroad were English. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
NA |
| * Safety: |
I felt safe in London most of the time. |
| 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) |
London is an expensive city. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | usually 30-50 pounds |
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? | How the courses at KCL worked in terms of class time and exams. |
