I'm capable of doing great things. April 21, 2021
By Mayra Quiroz (Universidad de Guadalajara) - abroad from 09/17/2018 to 12/15/2018 with
Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme
Confidence in myself
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was an excellent school. Knowledgeable professors and great facilities for studying. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Some of my flatmates did drugs and I couldn't really feel entirely comfortable in my flat. |
* Food: |
The food is great. Just incredibly expensive hahah |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I'm not really social. So I didn't try to interact much. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Nhs is great. |
* Safety: |
I had never been able to walk outside at a very late hour and feel so safe. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Great school. Curriculum. Facilities. 1st world country and great weather. |
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) |
The grant helped me cover most of my expenses. But I admit that I feel like making ends meet was difficult. Specially when I had that banking issua and had no money for 5 days. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I don't remember very clearly. Probably 160 pounds? |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Apply for additional grants or scholarships in your home university. If you study in a Mexican uni like me it is very common that schools don't openly offer help; you must seek for additional resources by asking around. |
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 |
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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 |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I did an ielts exam and got 7 as a general score |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Focus study is the only way and maybe interacting with other speakers. |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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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? | That my home school could refund part of my flights charge. That flight to England are cheaper than what I paid for. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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! |