Guided, a bit do-it-yourself, but infinitely rewarding. Past Review
By Matthew K (Economics, Business, Politics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/22/2016 to 06/09/2017 with
London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme
Personal agency, a better work ethic, knowledge from world-class professors, experience with people from all over the world, a crush on Britain's public transportation, and the ability to play cricket. Worth it.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Staff always helpful, the Dean of the General Course (Dean Hoffman) a fantastic guy and accommodating. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was in a dorm not too far from campus in Southwark- good neighborhood, good food, large rooms. |
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I mean, it's school food, and the Brits often serve fish n' chips. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I never tried to "be British". It's an international city, so although you call things what Londoners call things, it's not that huge of a cultural barrier. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It's good, and immediate care is free even if you're foreign. Register with a GP (General Practitioner) though just in case. Don't ever go for the free dental care though. |
| * Safety: |
It's a supremely safe part of town that the LSE and the accommodations are in. It's as safe as a safe city is. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
If I'd go again, I would be more grown-up, able to exploit the resources I had even more and explore more in the city and Europe. I did so much, but there was so much left to do. Not to mention I would have better study habits from the beginning of the year. I had to adjust to the amount of reading I had to do. |
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) |
LSE is cheaper than American schools, though it depends on the housing plan you select. The cost of living is higher being in the city, but you just need to game it right with the many, many convenience stores and options on campus. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $60-70 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Use the meal deals at the local Sainsbury's, Tesco, or Co-op. |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How to study better and macro theory. I should have taken more macroeconomics before I went, but I lived. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Latin America in the International Economy |
| Course Department: | Economic History |
| Instructor: | Dr. Alejandra Irigoin |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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