Loved my study abroad experience!! April 16, 2021

By (George Washington University) - abroad from 09/24/2018 to 12/17/2018 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worth it! Because of my London abroad experience, I have gained world-class education while meeting new people and living in a melting pot city. I am pursuing my masters' degree in London again this upcoming fall because I couldn't get enough of London!

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Amazing! I felt welcomed and was helped process my visa application step by step before I arrived. All my questions and concerns were answered!!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Loved the accommodation. Very convenient and I was lucky that I lived on campus and integrated myself into the QMUL community!

* Food:

Lots of options! Never got tired of exploring affordable meals both on campus and outside of campus

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Healthcare was easily accessible! I did not need any vaccine for this program. I was able to solve my health concerns quickly and professionally. I personally preferred this health care system compared to my home country and i was very happy with that!

* 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)

Transportation and living expenses were overally princely but that's London living standards so I expected that

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50 to $80

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • City life
  • Meltingpot culture
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • More Financial aid resources for international students
  • Include clubs or events to integrate local students with international students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Meeting more locals!