A year that flew by Past Review
By A student (Politics, East Asian Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 10/07/2013 to 06/13/2014 with
London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme
I gained international experience as it was my first time abroad, and it allowed me to experience a different culture, which made the trip irrevocably worthwhile.
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. |
Extremely rigorous, yet very worthwhile. The academics were a lot to handle, but at the end of the year, I am amazed at how much information I retained and the growth of my knowledge. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I thought LSE was extremely helpful, especially the dean of General Course. Everyone seemed willing to help or answer questions. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in the intercollegiate housing because they were catered, however there were a plethora of issues that did not settle with me; i.e food quality, maintenance, sanitation... |
| * Food: |
Food in London is amazing!!! Although, I was not a fan of just plain English food. I was a frequent taster of Indian and Chinese. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The culture was rich and deep, so spending a year allowed me to immerse myself in it, rather than just witness it. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any experience with healthcare, but LSE has its own medical center in which students can register with, so if there is a health problem, it can easily be taken care of. |
| * Safety: |
I never had any issues with safety. I never felt unsafe, but London is a city, so I know they have a good deal of crime. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How to navigate public transportation. |
