London: Incredibly cultural experience and unique educational perspective Past Review
By Anagha V (Economics., Wellesley College) for
London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme
Matured, became more culturally aware, learned how to balance work and play.
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. |
Teachers were not as interested in encouraging discussion among students but were helpful in revising material. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
No extra effort made to help students but basic requirements were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Rosebery Hall Convenient location, good facilities, and great social community. Poor dining facilities. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed the proscenium trips, attending musicals, plays, and museums, outings with friends in the city, and travel to local countries. |
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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? | Approximately 50-100 pounds a week on food if you were to cook for yourself. Otherwise, closer to 150-200. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Traveling is quite expensive as are basic food, supplies, etc. No major surprises. |
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
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make sure you are comfortable sacrificing 8 classes at your home university for 4 courses at LSE. The courses are interesting material-wise, but lacking on a classroom teaching level. |
