Come for LSE, stay for London. Past Review
By A student (Econometrics and Quantitative Economics., Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/01/2012 to 07/06/2013 with
London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme
I learned I could live on my own, which felt great. I gained a few very close friends which made the year worth it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academics at the LSE are fantastic, but they are a significant change from academics in the U.S. and it required a lot of effort to adapt to the new learning style. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I was not overly involved with the administration and my academic advisor never scheduled a meeting. However, I know people whose academic advisors were very involved in their transition. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in one of the best parts of the city - Trafalgar Square and my accommodations were wonderful. |
| * Food: |
I was self-catered and learned to cook this year as a result, something I really enjoy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The school did not make an explicit effort to involve my program in the campus, but it gave us the tools to do it ourselves with open access to any clubs we were interested in. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had to see a doctor once during the year and I was able to do that quickly through my school's medical center. I was then referred for an x-ray that took very little time and a further appointment that was very efficient. And I didn't have to pay, which was a perk. |
| * Safety: |
I have never not felt safe in London, it has been great. |
| 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 depended on the week and what I wanted to do, but being self-catered and just with food expenses I spent between 70 and 100 pounds a week. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 70-100 pounds a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It is a really good idea to keep track of what you are spending in and excel spreadsheet. It really brings home how quickly your money disappears. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I know that it is harder to adapt your method of learning than you anticipate. And that it can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
