London opened my eyes to the world! Past Review
By Katie B (English, Trinity University) for
Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme
I want to move to London.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
More reading, less busy work. Mostly class discussion with little lecture. An A is above and beyond/excellent, a B is very good, and a C is good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great support. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had my own dorm. The flat was seven dorms that shared a nice, roomy kitchen. |
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Learn how to make your own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trip to Wales, Stratford upon Avon, and other places in England. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There were a couple bomb threats in London while I was there, but I never felt unsafe. They would just close down a portion of the Underground or bus system to keep people out of the danger zone. No one is allowed to be armed with a weapon in London (guns, knives), so I felt very safe. Obviously, don't walk around the shady parts of the East End late at night. |
| 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? | 50 pounds ($80) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Travel on the tube (with the oyster card) is average 4 pounds/ 1 pound 60 p for the bus. |
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 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Someone who is adventurous and will explore London every day they're there. |
