Amazing; I would not trade the experience for the world Past Review
By A student (Political Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/10/2014 to 06/09/2015 with
London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme
I learned to be independent
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Very rigorous; program is end-heavy. Unlike at Wellesley where assessments are conducted throughout the year, at LSE you are expected to be an independent learner, and to keep on top of your work in order to be prepared for the final exam which counts for 100% of your grade at the end of the school year. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
LSE deals with alot of students, and so their administration is very efficient. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in LSE halls; great value for money |
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Self catered, learned to cook for myself. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
English speaking country |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A didnt use it |
| * Safety: |
Where the halls and the university campus is located, I felt very safe |
| 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) |
London is expensive |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Student oyster card, apply for the rail card, buy day-of tickets for musicals/ theatre shows |
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? | Direct Enrollment |
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 rewarding it would be! |
