I'm capable of doing great things. April 21, 2021

By (Universidad de Guadalajara) - abroad from 09/17/2018 to 12/15/2018 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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

* 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

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Country
  • Culture
  • School
* What could be improved?
  • Assistance to low income students
  • Mental health support
* 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

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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!