Viva la London! Past Review
By Brie M (Xavier University of Louisiana) - abroad from 01/19/0014 to 06/07/2014 with
KEI Abroad in London, England
How to dialogue with multicultural groups, and how to live in a different country. It was definitely worth it because the experience matures you as a whole.
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 overall experience was extremely fulfilling |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My administrator was a bit frustrating at times, because she was always in a rush. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I liked living in a accommodation with 8 other flatmates. |
| * Food: |
The food was good, I got to try lots of cusine I never tried before. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved being surround by multicultural groups that spoke different cultures and expressed their religions through there clothing. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
They have free health care |
| * Safety: |
As long as you did not bother people and stayed to yourself you would always be fine. |
| 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) |
It all just came down to simply budgeting. |
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? | That it was going to be a lot easier to ease into a new culture then expected and how similar England is to America. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
