London is best seen on foot Past Review
By Galina G (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., Wellesley College) for
Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme
The main purpose of going abroad was the travel and I was able to do this easily from London.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were too easy yet frustrating because of the procedures we had to follow for something as simple as turning in an assignment. Although I took upper level courses in addition to introductory ones, I was rarely challenged. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Administration did not seem to be enthusiastic to deal with students. I was tossed around to different secretaries for two weeks before I found the proper contact. The program's strengths are that there is a vibrant community and plenty of time during which to travel. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was good, the cleaning service was nice. I wished that they provided cooking ware for us since buying everything was expensive and frustrating when we had to leave it behind after just two months. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved the spring fair and the farmer's market that happened every week. I also took advantage of the squash club and their willingness to teach students for very little money. I made some great friends that way. |
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* Health Care:
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Safety was excellent! I thought that the surrounding area was a little off putting in that it was not a good idea to walk alone at night, but as soon as I went onto campus grounds I felt very safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About 40 pounds or $60 on food and maybe another 20 pounds, or $30, on going out per week. This is keeping in mind that I like to eat meat with most meals and food was overall expensive in London. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You need a chip and pin credit card at a lot of places. The normal US magnetic swipe cards are not accepted everywhere. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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