Great school, great professors/lecturers, bad teachers Past Review
By Amanda F (Environmental Studies., Wellesley College) for
London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence, international exposure, city living.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
| The term and year this program took place: | Full-Year 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great school, great professors/lecturers, bad teachers. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Good support. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Apartment style dorm. Butler's Wharf. <br /><br /> Great dorm. |
| * Food: |
I cooked for myself |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around 150 pounds. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Travel is expensive. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
n/a |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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