London: the loudest and most exciting city in the world Past Review

By (English Writing, University of the Pacific) - abroad from 09/23/2013 to 12/21/2013 with

London Metropolitan University: Study Abroad in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained more knowledge about myself than I ever could have living in the states. Definitely worthwhile

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

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? 150 American dollars a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? make a weekly budget!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • opportunities to travel
* What could be improved?
  • Integrate us with the local students!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? England is insanely expensive and London is even more so. Save save save.