Awesome experience at Queen Mary University London January 20, 2022

By (Cologne Business School) - abroad from 09/19/2021 to 12/17/2021 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. I broadened my horizons not only academically, but also personally. Living abroad is an experience I recommend to everyone because it allows you to make experiences you could otherwise never get.

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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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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

I had an amazing time at QMUL with great instructors and well-structured courses. The campus is great and I got the opportunity to join a student society to get "the whole experience" of studying at Queen Mary. London as a city could not have been more perfect either.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200

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? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? C1+ (GER) English, C1+ French
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • 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
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?
  • contact to other international students
  • Erasmus+ funding made program participation possible
  • staff at QMUL!
* What could be improved?
  • more socially distanced events
  • more opportunities to meet local students
  • more gender inclusivity in this questionaire
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The Erasmus program is a "once in a life" opportunity. Don't miss out on it. It is so worth it.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.