Past Review
By Jacqueline S (American/United States Studies/Civilization., The College of William and Mary) for
King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I use to think that Study Abroad was nice but not necessary. I thought it was a waist of money. I WAS WRONG. you should definitely do it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great teachers and challenging courses. Plenty of time to travel during month long break in April. Housing with British students and real emersion into culture. |
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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 lived in Hampstead, This was a really posh area and the commute to classes although long was worth the wonderful location. |
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This was great because I learned how to cook, something I never really knew before. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Going out in London is fun! |
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| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You will spend alot. Be prepared. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
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Other Program Information
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Individual Course Reviews
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American Decade |
| Course Department: | American Studies |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
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Causes of War |
| Course Department: | War Studies |
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Civil Rights Movements |
| Course Department: | American Decade |
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American Literature 19th Century |
| Course Department: | American Studies |
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