a wonderful and memorable studying experience April 01, 2021

By (Queen Mary University of London) - abroad from 09/16/2021 to 12/13/2021 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to study in an all-English speaking environment. It's quite different from the study pattern in China as I did a lot of reading in QMUL. It's very worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

QMUL has many experienced teachers and advanced teaching attachments. It's a pleasure to study in such a good academic environment.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staffs are all very friendly and always ready to help. I once needed my transcript to be sent for applying for a master's program in the U.S. Although the study abroad office was working remotely at that time, they still managed to help me send my transcript.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The bed is comfortable and the living facilities are all available. But sometimes my roommate is a little noisy.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the experience of living in London
  • the good academic atmosphere and advanced equipment
* What could be improved?
  • I have no idea.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I should be more confident to talk to other people.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!