Past Review

By (Government, The University of Texas at Austin) 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?
It was very worthwhile.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: None that I know of.
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

They were all good.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration appeared to be very competent.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Grosvenor House. <br /><br /> The housing was excellent. I was very satisfied.

* Food:

The food was good

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I went to some lectures by university professors that were good. I also went to the london museum was some classmates.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe in the city. There was not a problem

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? The program was very expensive. But it was also very good and I understand that London is one of the most expensive cities to live in.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Try to strike a good balance between hard studying and experiencing the local culture of your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

The Middle East in Global Politics

Course Department: IR160
Instructor: Dr Amnon Aran, Dr Zhand Shakibi
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This was an excellent course.
Credit Transfer Issues: Non yet
Course Name/Rating:

Athens to Al-Qaeda : Political Theory and International Politics

Course Department: IR130
Instructor: Professor Paul Kelly
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I have not taken this course yet, I am still in the middle of taking the first course
Credit Transfer Issues: None so far.